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November 14, 2011

Intro Study Materials for Chapter 4

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Oral temp range 36-37.5C
Rectal Temp range 37-38C
Axillary Temp range 36-37C
Radial Pulse range 60-100 Count for 30 secs. and multiply by 2. If irregular, take for one full min
Aplical Pulse range 60-100
Respiration range 14-22
Blood Pressure range 100/60-140/90
Benign not recurring or progressive
Malignant tending or threatening to produce death, growing worse
Metastsis Change in location of disease, transfer from one organ or body part to another
Incision cut made with a knife
Suture Uniting parts by stitching, thread or wire used in stitching parts together
Febrile with fever
Afebrile without fever
Diagnosis denoting name of disease patient has
Prognosis projection of outcome of disease
Acute Sharp severe rapid onset
Chronic lonf duration, slow progression, probably no recovery
terminal reffering to illness which because of its nature can be expected to cause partient to die
Lesion Injury or wound, area of altered tissue
Syndrome group of signs or symptoms that collectively characterized a particular disease or abnormal condition
Diaphoresis Sweating
Diuresis Increased formation and secretion of unrine
Lethargy Sliggish, stupor
General Practitioner Specialist in family medicine
Internist Specialist in internal medicine
Cardiologist Internist who specializes in heart disease
Gastroenterologist Interist who speializes in gastrointestinal disease
Neurologist Internist who specializes in disease of the nervous system
Surgeon Specialist in surery or removal of an organ or its parts
Obstetrician Specialist in delivery of babies, prenatal and postpartum care of mothers
Pediatrician Specialist in the care and treatment of infants and children
Geriatician Specialist in the care of the aged
Gynecologist Specialist in diseases of the female reroductive system
Dermatologist Specialist in disease of the skin
Psychiatrist Specialist in the treatment of disease or disorders of the mind....Can give meds
Psychologist Specialist in assisting individuals with emotional problems...Cant give meds
Endocrinologist Specialist in the endocrine system
Anesthesiologist Specialist who perscribes and administers anesthetics
Pathologist Specialist who studies tissue to determine cause of disease
Orthopedist Specialist in the care and treatment of disease of bones, tendons, ligaments, and muscles
Otolaryngologist Specialist in disease of the ear nose and throat
Radiologist Specialist who reads or determins internal conditaions from x-rays and may prescribe treatment using radio-active elements
Parmacologist Specialist in the science of drugs and their use in the treatment of diseases
Oncologist Specialist in the treaing and studying cancer
Ophthalmologist Specailist in the care and treatment of disease of the eye
Optician A manufacturewe and seller of eyeglasses
Optometrist Specialist who only examines eyes and prescribes glasses
Podiatrists/Chiropodist Specialist in problems with the feet
Orthodontist Specialist in mouth and bone structures; one who corects the occlusion of teeth
Osteopath Specialist who uses mostly manipulation to restore structual and functional balance in disease
Chiropractor Specialist who treats disease and disorders by manipulating the spinal column to relieve pressure on spinal nerves
List factors which can affect the temperature Age, exercise, hormones, stress, environment, illness, diurnal variations
List factors which may affect the pulse Age,gender,exercise,medication,hemorrage,stress
List 2 contraindications for oral routes of taking temerature Can not use on unconscience People who have oral inflamation or oral surgery
List 2 contraindications for rectal routes of taking temperature infants or patients that have had surgery on rectum mouth breather
The _______ route is considered the most accurate for measureing temperature. The _______ route is considered the least accrate Rectal;Axillary
Common sites used to obtain the pulse Bracial, radial, carotid, femoral, temporal, popliteal, pedal
In addition to the rate, what 2 other characteristics of a pulse must be noted? Rhythem, Volume
When obtaining an aplical pulse, the stethoscope is places_____________ Over the 5th intercoastal space, midclavicular line
The difference between aplical and radial pulse rate is termed Pulse deficit
An irregular pulse is counted for ____ Seconds 60
Describe how to remain inconspicuous yet still obtain an accurate respitory rate leave fingures in place over pulse site
An addition to the rate, what other characteristic of respirations should be observed Depth, Rhythm, Quality
A gradual increase followed by a gradual decrease in depth of respirations, then a period of no breathing is called Chegres- Strokes
What is meant by the volume of the pulse Force of blood exerted with each beat
The medical term used to describe a patieant who has an elevation of body temperature Pyrexia
List 2 precautions the nurse should take when obtaining a rectal temperature 1. Lubricated thermometer 2.Hold thermometer in place
Name 3 common problems of the hair 1. Dandruff 2. Alopecia 3. Lice (Pediculosis)
List 3 symptoms of pediculosis 1. Itching scalp marks 2. Hemorrhagle spots on skin/scalp 3. Prensence of nits
Hair is normally combed at least____ a day Once
List 2 ways to free tangles from hair 1. Use short gentle strokes, work from the end of the hair to the shaft 2. Use alcohol and soak in hair for 5 mins then shampoo out
List 2 methods of shampooing a pt's hair 1. Disposable System 2. pt on gurney
Name 3 important points to remember when caring for a pt with the pediculosis 1. do not wash towels or wash cloths with others 2.Can be transmitted through direct contact (DO NOT use same combs or brushes 3. Follow treatment dirctions caefully and monitor
T or F...When shaving use long firm strokes? False
T or F...A pt with bleeding tendencies must be shaved with an electric razor True
List ideal conditions for promoting good elimination privacy, trying to sit upright, do not ignor the urge to go
Identify factors that affect defecation ignoring the urge to eliminate,decrease fiber, medications, over use of laxative, emotional tension, not enough exercise, not enough fluids
Describe common fecal elimination problems Impaction, constipation, irregular and enfrequent elimination
Differentiate between normal and abnormal appearances of stool normal-75% water 25% solid brown abnormal- liquid not brown
identify signs of common urinary problems not urinating, unrine is brownish red or dark, urin has an odor, the amount of unrin that is secreted (too much or too little)
Differentiate between normal and abnormal appearances or unrine Normal-95% water 5% waste solutes, light yellow abnormal-reddish brown smells not clear
Define termonology associated with elimination polyuria- putting out a lot of unrine frequency- having to go all the time (not in big amounts) Oliguria- small amounts Anuria-no pee Dysuria-difficult in peeing
State measures used to promote elimination put hand in warm water, run warm water over female meatus,run water
Given a pt situation,discuss appropriate technique for giving a bedpan or urinal roll pt on side tuck under them, or bend knees lift up butt. Put on gloves to put under or take away, never put bedpan or unrinal on side table,have tissue or peri wash handy, hold bed pan so urine doesnt spill when turning pt over
List theriputic diets stating their purpose and food included clear liquid-right after surgery full liquid- anything liquid at room temperature soft diet-no fiber no raw veggies,beef bland-GI and gallbladder problems no fied caffine or pop low fat low sodium no added salt BRAT-bananas rice applesause toast
List factors that might affect pt's appetite stress surgery
discuss proper procedure for feeding pt make sure pt has correct tray,pt is comfortable sitting position, help prep food(cutting),make sure new pt can swallow and chew,if feeding pt you need to be sitting not standing
State what items must be measured for intake and output all fluids intake and all fluids out put
Explain purpose of I acess body fluid balance, determin if pt is taking adiquate fluids to meet normal requirments, determin voiding patterns and urninary functions, insure increase fluid intake
relate proper procedure for recording I 30ml=1oz outcome measure in graduate hat urninals emisis basin then empty into graduate record all fluids even water given with meds and any food that is lilquid at room temperature
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