Signs of this include pale, cold, hairless extremities that have sluggish capillary refill; peripheral pulses may be diminished or absent.
What is impaired tissue perfusion?
100
This condition may occur if the urge to defecate is ignored, and the colon continues to absorb water from fecal material.
What is constipation?
100
Obesity is caused by an imbalance of these units of energy.
What are (kilo)calories?
100
This class of medications, used to relieve pain, can have side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, itching, and constipation, and can lead to abuse if improperly prescribed.
What are opioids or narcotics?
100
Drowsiness, inablility to focus, irritability, impaired judgment, and diminished reaction time are symptoms of this condition.
What is sleep deprivation?
200
The length of time allowed for each pass of the suction catheter.
What is less than 15 seconds? (Wilkinson & Treas, Vol. 2, p. 743)
200
These three symptoms are commonly found when patients have a UTI.
What are frequency, urgency, and burning?
200
These macronutrients have 9 calories per gram, and are required for the absorption of Vitamins A,E, and K.
What are lipids or fats?
200
This type of pain originates at the source, but "travels" or "spreads" to other locations.
What is radiating pain?
200
This biorythm is based on the day-night pattern in a 24 hour cycle, and influences a person's sleep patterns.
What is the circadian rhythm?
300
This device allows for oxygen to be administered at 60-100% FiO2 with flow rates of 6-15 LPM.
What is a non-rebreather mask?
300
This type of incontinence, which is characterized by the involuntary loss of larger amounts of urine accompanied by a strong urge to void, is also known as "overactive bladder".
What is urge incontinence?
300
This meal planning method emphasizes fruits and vegetables and encourages the inclusion of whole grains and varied sources of lean protein.
What is the MyPlate method?
300
This measure of pain is considered a subjective assessment and attempts to describe the patient's perception of the severity of his or her pain.
What is a numerical pain scale?
300
This sleep disorder, often accompanied by snoring, is caused by the occlusion of the airway by the tongue or structures of the pharynx and soft palate, and is characterized by periodic cessation of breathing.
What is obstructive sleep apnea?
400
This nursing diagnosis might be appropriate for patients with diseases that compromise the function of the alveolar-capillary membrane, such as emphysema.
What is impaired gas exchange?
400
An opening in the abdominal wall through which feces are passed is known as:
What is a colostomy or bowel diversion?
400
This nursing diagnosis would be appropriate for a patient whose chronic condition leads to poor appetite and protein-energy malnutrition.
What is "Altered Nutrition: less than body requirements"?
400
Grimacing, muscle tension, moaning, and thrashing are examples of this.
What are nonverbal signs of pain?
400
Clustering nursing interventions, promoting comfort, preserving sleep routines, and reducing noise or lighting are examples of this.
What are nursing interventions that promote sleep?
500
These characteristics of sputum should be assessed and documented whenever a cough is productive.
What are color, odor, amount, and consistency?
500
This diet is helpful to patients who are experiencing diarrhea.
What is the BRAT diet?
500
This nutrient is necessary during early pregnancy to prevent neural tube defects like Spina Bifida.
What is folic acid?
500
This theory proposes that a competing stimulus can interrupt the pain signal and reduce the sensation of pain.
What is gate control theory?
500
This type of sleep, marked by easy arousal and vividly remembered dreams, is essential for mental and emotional restoration.