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Basic Nursing Skills

Subjects : certifications, health-sciences, nursing

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1. Factors that decrease vital sign values
Develops after age of 40 - pancreas secret some insulin but not enough to meet body's needs
Rest - depression - depressant drugs
Inflammation of the vein
Without fever

2. What is dorsal recumbent used for?
Absence of breathing
Assessing the head - neck - anterior thorax - lungs - breast - axillae - heart - abdomen - and extremities
Inflammation of the vein
Made of hollow glass stem and bulb filled with mecury and alcohol

3. Tape meassure
Develops after age of 40 - pancreas secret some insulin but not enough to meet body's needs
Branch of medicine that is concerned with the correction of prevention of skeletal deformities
Regular - recurrent expansion and contraction of an artery produced by waves pf pressure caused when the heart beats
Measuring device used to measure the circumference of an infants head - obtain body length - obtain circumference of extremities or abdominal girth

4. Child pulse rate
Electronic instrument used to obtain a patients body temp
1400 to 1800
97.6
100 - 120 bpm

5. Delirium
The circular movement of a limb
A pasty composition that hardens on drying
A weak and rapid pulse
Acute mental disturbance denfined by confused thinking and disrupted attention usually accompanied by disordered speech and hallucinations

6. Stethoscope
Assessing the head - neck - anterior thorax - lungs - breast - axillae - heart - abdomen - and extremities
Instrument used for listening to sounds produced within the body; can be used to auscultate the heart - lungs - abdomen - bowels - and blood pressure
Rubber hammer used to assess reflexes - which is a gross assessment of the brain - spinal cord - or peripheral nerve impairment
A response or change in the body caused by an emotional - physical - social - or economic factor

7. Non insulin dependent( type II)

8. Thrombophlebitis
Inflammation of a vein associated with a thrombus
Tweezer like instrument used to transport small item to and from the mouth
Measuring device used to measure the circumference of an infants head - obtain body length - obtain circumference of extremities or abdominal girth
Ringing in the ear

9. Defense mechanisms
Instrument used for listening to sounds produced within the body; can be used to auscultate the heart - lungs - abdomen - bowels - and blood pressure
Unconscious reactions that block unpleasant or threating feelings
High blood sugar
Board placed at the foot of the bed that supports the feet at right angles to the body

10. Average diastolic blood pressure
60 - 90 mmHg
Heat sensitive patch/tape
Blood pressure decreases rapidly in relation to positive changes from lying to sitting or standing
Tympanic - oral - rectal

11. Confusion
Regular - recurrent expansion and contraction of an artery produced by waves pf pressure caused when the heart beats
Exercises performed by the patient with some assistance
Being perplexed or disconcerted
Read out unit that produces an audible beep when the mwasurement is complete and displays the reading on the screen

12. Cotton forceps
Tweezer like instrument used to transport small item to and from the mouth
Rest - depression - depressant drugs
Lying supine with hips and knees flexed and the tighs abducted and rotated externally; used to assess the female genitalia and genital tract
Measure of the amount of heat below the skin and the subcutaneous tissues

13. Child resp rate
90 - 150 mmHg - 40+ goes up to 160 mmHg
Accumulation of fluid inside the eye that exerts pressure on the optic nerve; eventually causes blindness
20 - 40 breaths
Pressure exerted on the arterial walls during ventricular relaxation - last blood pressure u will hear

14. Perfusion
90 - 150 mmHg - 40+ goes up to 160 mmHg
Flow of blood through tissues - providing them with oxygen and nutrients - and removing waste products
1400 to 1800
Person can be aroused only briefly and only by vigorous external stimulation

15. Dorsal Recumbent
Lying on the back in supine position with knees flexed
Accumulation of fluid inside the eye that exerts pressure on the optic nerve; eventually causes blindness
Pain - stimulant drugs - anger - eating exercise
Transfer a weak/unsteady patient - buckle belt around patient waist and over cloths - tight but enough space to let hand hand grasp - grasp belt from bottom

16. Dyspnea
60 - 90 mmHg
Labored or difficult breathing
Gloves used during the examination of the buccal(oral) cavity - genitals - and perineal region
Measuring device used to measure the circumference of an infants head - obtain body length - obtain circumference of extremities or abdominal girth

17. Lesions
Chronic and acute
Note location - size - color - and characteristics
Infection of the middle ear
Small round mirror with a detachable handle that is used to view the oral cavity - reflect light - and retract the tounge and tissue - which protects the oral mucosa from injury

18. Hypotension
Peak pressure exerted on the arterial walls during ventricular contraction - first blood pressure sound u will hear
Low blood pressure - insufficient perfusion of internal organs
Lesions - condition - turgor - color - temp - and odor
Short stubby bulb - red

19. Presbycusis
Technique in physical examination of tapping the body with finger tips to evaluate the size - borders - and consistency of some internal organs
Peak pressure exerted on the arterial walls during ventricular contraction - first blood pressure sound u will hear
High blood sugar
Inability to hear high frequency

20. Pressure point
98.6
Pancreas do not produce insulin - most common in children and young adults
Areas on the skin where the cast has been indented or pushed in that may caused sores or skin breakdown
Exercises performed by the patient with some assistance

21. Hyperglycemia
Body temp below normal range
Soft - elastic - usually cotton fabric used espically for bandages and infants wear
Excessivly rapid breathing
High blood sugar

22. Quadriplegia
Portion in which a patient is in a side lying position on either side - with the top leg flexed up toward the abdomen; used to assess the rectum and vagina
Measuring device used to measure the circumference of an infants head - obtain body length - obtain circumference of extremities or abdominal girth
Inflammation of the vein
Paralysis in all four extremities and trunk

23. Immunization boosters are recommended
Infection of the middle ear
Ages of 4-6 and 11-12
Stationary blood clot
Peak pressure exerted on the arterial walls during ventricular contraction - first blood pressure sound u will hear

24. Flashlight

25. Tympanic thermometer
Technique in physical examination of tapping the body with finger tips to evaluate the size - borders - and consistency of some internal organs
Tympanic - oral - rectal
Infared sensor measures the temp of blood flow in ear
Instrument used for listening to sounds produced within the body; can be used to auscultate the heart - lungs - abdomen - bowels - and blood pressure

26. Sim's position
Exercises that are performed by motorized exercised machinery that keeps a joint in constant slow motion
Portion in which a patient is in a side lying position on either side - with the top leg flexed up toward the abdomen; used to assess the rectum and vagina
Procedure used to reposition the ends of a broken bone
Surgery - radiation - chemotherapy

27. Rectal temp
99.6
Board placed at the foot of the bed that supports the feet at right angles to the body
Flow of blood through tissues - providing them with oxygen and nutrients - and removing waste products
The exchange of gases between the atmosphere - blood - and body cells; measurement that consists of one inhalation and one exhalation

28. Exam gloves
Low blood pressure - insufficient perfusion of internal organs
Stertorous - snoring - gasping - labored - choking - gurgling
Skin should be smooth and dry
Gloves used during the examination of the buccal(oral) cavity - genitals - and perineal region

29. Young children need _ calories per day
Gradual loss of acute - central - and color vision in the elderly
Gives shape to a substance by pouring in liquid or plastic form into a mold and letting harden without pressure; a stiff dressing made of bandages soaked in plaster
1400 to 1800
Lack of adult supervision - malnourishment - unsafe living environments - untreated chronic illness

30. Coma
Exercises performed by the patient
Rubber hammer used to assess reflexes - which is a gross assessment of the brain - spinal cord - or peripheral nerve impairment
Pulse with irregular rhythm
Eyes do not open upon stimulation - absence of comprehensible speech - and failure to obey commands

31. Active assistant exercises
Low blood pressure - insufficient perfusion of internal organs
Exercises performed by the patient with some assistance
Difficulty hearing normal conversations
Tumors that arise from epithelial tissue

32. Stockinet
Arise in connective tissue; occur in bone - muscle - cartilage - and other types of connective tissues
Soft - elastic - usually cotton fabric used espically for bandages and infants wear
Pancreas do not produce insulin - most common in children and young adults
Without fever

33. 2 types of otitis media
Chronic and acute
12 - 20 breaths
The act of expelling air out of the lungs
Position the patient sitting on the side of bed with legs and feet over the side

34. Condition
Abnormally slow heartbeat - below 60 bpm in adults
Chronic and acute
Skin should be smooth and dry
Absence of breathing

35. Anxiety
Patient is ambulatory
Tumors that usually do not cause death
A vague - uneasy feeling in response to stress
Weak and regular - strong and regular - full and bounding - feeble - irregular - thready - absent

36. Pressure ulcer
Unconscious reactions that block unpleasant or threating feelings
Exercises performed by the patient with some assistance
Confusion - delirium - dementia - depression
Sore caused by pressure or rubbing against something for a period of time

37. Stupor
Person can be aroused only briefly and only by vigorous external stimulation
12 - 20 breaths
Areas on the skin where the cast has been indented or pushed in that may caused sores or skin breakdown
97.6

38. Complications of uncontrolled diabetes
Arise in connective tissue; occur in bone - muscle - cartilage - and other types of connective tissues
Retinal change - blindness - kidney disease - nerve disease - circulatory disorders
Without fever
Tympanic - oral - rectal

39. Surgery
Disturbance of the metabolism of carbohydrates and the use of glucose by the body
Done to cure or control cancer
Sore caused by pressure or rubbing against something for a period of time
Exercises performed by the patient

40. Integumentary system
Exercises performed by the patient with some assistance
Lack of adult supervision - malnourishment - unsafe living environments - untreated chronic illness
Assessment includes skin - hair - scalp - and nails
Used to destroy or retard cancer cell growth

41. Temp
One of several charts used in testing visual activity; letters - numbers - or symbols are arranged on the chart in decreasing size from top to bottom
Tumors that usually do not cause death
Measure of the amount of heat below the skin and the subcutaneous tissues
Exercises that are performed by the corpsman/technician when the patient is unable to move a body part independentally

42. Hypertension
High blood pressure - rupture of the arteries and destruction of the organs
Thin blade fro pressing down the tongue during medical examination of the mouth and throat.
The act of taking air into the lungs
Device that is used for recording the electric activity of the heart

43. Symptoms of illness in infants
Used to destroy or retard cancer cell growth
Difficulty hearing normal conversations
Jaundice - high temp - limp body - slow to respond - eating poorly - hard or watery stools - redness and draining aroung cord stump or circumcision
Accumulation of fluid inside the eye that exerts pressure on the optic nerve; eventually causes blindness

44. Conditions where oral temp assessment is contradicated
Child under 6 - mouth breathers - oral or nasal surgery - unconscious or irrational
An age related decreased ability to focus on near objects
Instrument used for listening to sounds produced within the body; can be used to auscultate the heart - lungs - abdomen - bowels - and blood pressure
Technique used in physical examination to carefully and critically examine the body

45. Radiation
Used to destroy or retard cancer cell growth
Rate - rhythm - depth - sound
Sore caused by pressure or rubbing against something for a period of time
High blood pressure - rupture of the arteries and destruction of the organs

46. Abnormal lung sounds
Stertorous - snoring - gasping - labored - choking - gurgling
Rate - rhythm - depth - sound
Procedure used to reposition the ends of a broken bone
A response or change in the body caused by an emotional - physical - social - or economic factor

47. Range of motion(ROM)
Clouding of the lens
The degree to which a joint is moved by flexion and extension
Body temp below normal range
Instrument with sharp pointed end used for exploring the mouth which helps the examiner detect breaks in the enamel - check the severity of decay - and locate popcorn husks and toothpick fragments

48. Signs of neglect
A weak and rapid pulse
Clouding of the lens
New growth abnormal cells
Lack of adult supervision - malnourishment - unsafe living environments - untreated chronic illness

49. Dorsal recumbent
A posistion where the patient is lying supinewith knees flexed
A pasty composition that hardens on drying
Long slender bulb - blue
Infared sensor measures the temp of blood flow in ear

50. Cataracts
Abnormally slow heartbeat - below 60 bpm in adults
Clouding of the lens
Accumulation of fluid inside the eye that exerts pressure on the optic nerve; eventually causes blindness
Develops during pregnancy