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Basic Nursing Skills

Subjects : certifications, health-sciences, nursing

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Flashlight
Absence of breathing
Instrument used to assess the pupil's response to light
Exercises that are performed by motorized exercised machinery that keeps a joint in constant slow motion
Confusion - delirium - dementia - depression

2. Stress
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
Pulse with irregular rhythm
A response or change in the body caused by an emotional - physical - social - or economic factor
Decubhus ulcers - urinary tract infections - urinary calculi - stiff joints

3. Lithotomy Position
99.6
Lying supine with hips and knees flexed and the tighs abducted and rotated externally; used to assess the female genitalia and genital tract
Person can be aroused only briefly and only by vigorous external stimulation
Rest - depression - depressant drugs

4. Perfusion
Rate - rhythm - depth - sound
Flow of blood through tissues - providing them with oxygen and nutrients - and removing waste products
Balance - orthostatic hypertension - dizziness - nausea
Dizziness

5. Carcinomas
Tumors that arise from epithelial tissue
Gradual loss of acute - central - and color vision in the elderly
Lying supine with hips and knees flexed and the tighs abducted and rotated externally; used to assess the female genitalia and genital tract
Ringing in the ear

6. Adult resp rate
90 - 150 mmHg - 40+ goes up to 160 mmHg
Procedure used to reposition the ends of a broken bone
Decubhus ulcers - urinary tract infections - urinary calculi - stiff joints
12 - 20 breaths

7. Infant resp rate
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
The act of taking air into the lungs
25 - 40 breaths
Short stubby bulb - red

8. Child pulse rate
Disturbance of the metabolism of carbohydrates and the use of glucose by the body
100 - 120 bpm
98.6
Instrument with a long blunt working end calibrated with one to ten millimeter markings used to measure periodontal pockets in gums

9. Dementia
With fever
An unsually strong pulse
Usually progressive condition marked by deteriorated cognitive functioning often accompanied by emotional apathy(e.g. Alzheimers disease)
Instrument used to measure a patients blood pressure

10. Electrocardiograph (EKG)
Disturbance of the metabolism of carbohydrates and the use of glucose by the body
An instrument used to examine the external ear - the eardrum - and the ossicles of the middle ear. it may be portable or wall mounted
Device that is used for recording the electric activity of the heart
Heat sensitive patch/tape

11. Hypoglycemia
Instrument with a long blunt working end calibrated with one to ten millimeter markings used to measure periodontal pockets in gums
A response or change in the body caused by an emotional - physical - social - or economic factor
Branch of medicine that is concerned with the correction of prevention of skeletal deformities
Low blood sugar

12. Axillary temp
The circular movement of a limb
Carcinomas - sarcomas
Being perplexed or disconcerted
97.6

13. Afebrile
Without fever
Used to destroy or retard cancer cell growth
The force that circulating blood exerts against the arteial walls as the heart contracts and relaxes; measured in millimeters of mercury(mmHg)
A pasty composition that hardens on drying

14. Explorer
Tumors that usually do not cause death
Yellow color to the skin and eyes
Inability to hear high frequency
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

15. Vaginal speculum
Heat sensitive patch/tape
With fever
Retinal change - blindness - kidney disease - nerve disease - circulatory disorders
Bi-valved instrument - with two opening blades used for the inspection of the vaginal cavity

16. Vital signs
Goals are to destroy the cancer cells without killing too many normal cells and to cure or control the rate of cancer cell growth
Realigning a broken bone by manuel manipulation without incisions
Along with height and weight - are taken as baseline data - provides info regarding the general heealth of a patient
Acute mental disturbance denfined by confused thinking and disrupted attention usually accompanied by disordered speech and hallucinations

17. Non insulin dependent( type II)
New growth abnormal cells
Instrument used to check pupillary reaction to light and to inspect the inner eye. it may be portable or wall mounted
Used to time the pulses and respirations
Develops after age of 40 - pancreas secret some insulin but not enough to meet body's needs

18. Active exercises
Technique in physical examination of tapping the body with finger tips to evaluate the size - borders - and consistency of some internal organs
Act of listening for sounds within the body
Exercises performed by the patient
Decubhus ulcers - urinary tract infections - urinary calculi - stiff joints

19. Dorsal Recumbent
Paralysis in all four extremities and trunk
Lying on the back in supine position with knees flexed
State of mind in which the person copes with and adjusts to the stresses of everyday living by behaving in ways acceptable to society
The circular movement of a limb

20. Macular degenration
Body temp above the normal range
Instrument with a long blunt working end calibrated with one to ten millimeter markings used to measure periodontal pockets in gums
Inability to hear high frequency
Gradual loss of acute - central - and color vision in the elderly

21. Factors assessed when patient is dangaling
Accumulation of fluid inside the eye that exerts pressure on the optic nerve; eventually causes blindness
Blood clot moving in the blood stream
Short stubby bulb - red
Balance - orthostatic hypertension - dizziness - nausea

22. Opthalmoscope
Instrument used to check pupillary reaction to light and to inspect the inner eye. it may be portable or wall mounted
Being perplexed or disconcerted
Done to cure or control cancer
Device that is used for recording the electric activity of the heart

23. Rectal temp
Water soluble agent capable of diminshing friction and making a surface slippery; used to lubricate the examiners gloved hand when performing rectal or vaginal assessments
Without fever
99.6
Tumors that cause death if left untreated

24. Inhalation
Ringing in the ear
Pressure exerted on the arterial walls during ventricular relaxation - last blood pressure u will hear
Psychoneurotic or psychotic disorder defined by sadness - inactivity - difficulty in thinking and concentration - a significant increase or decrease in appetite and time spent sleeping; suicidal
The act of taking air into the lungs

25. Presbyopia
Paralysis in lower extemities and trunk
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
An age related decreased ability to focus on near objects
Lack of adult supervision - malnourishment - unsafe living environments - untreated chronic illness

26. Pulse
Skin should be smooth and dry
Regular - recurrent expansion and contraction of an artery produced by waves pf pressure caused when the heart beats
Inflammation of the vein
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

27. Tachycardia
Surgery - radiation - chemotherapy
Short stubby bulb - red
A vague - uneasy feeling in response to stress
Abnormally rapid heartbeat - above 100 bpm in adults

28. Footboard
Board placed at the foot of the bed that supports the feet at right angles to the body
Child under 6 - mouth breathers - oral or nasal surgery - unconscious or irrational
25 - 40 breaths
Areas on the skin where the cast has been indented or pushed in that may caused sores or skin breakdown

29. Vertigo
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
Balance - orthostatic hypertension - dizziness - nausea
Develops during pregnancy
Dizziness

30. Cognitive disorders in elderly
Peak pressure exerted on the arterial walls during ventricular contraction - first blood pressure sound u will hear
Used during physical exam to wipe off instruments
Confusion - delirium - dementia - depression
99.6

31. Unconciousness
Condition in which there is a depression of cerebral function ranging from stupor to coma patient considerations for special needs
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
A pasty composition that hardens on drying
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

32. Exhalation
Tumors that usually do not cause death
The act of expelling air out of the lungs
Device that is used for recording the electric activity of the heart
Assessing the head - neck - anterior thorax - lungs - breast - axillae - heart - abdomen - and extremities

33. Reduction
Procedure used to reposition the ends of a broken bone
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
Skin should be smooth and dry
Instrument with a long blunt working end calibrated with one to ten millimeter markings used to measure periodontal pockets in gums

34. Steps for ambulating a patient with transfer belt
Abnormally slow heartbeat - below 60 bpm in adults
Peak pressure exerted on the arterial walls during ventricular contraction - first blood pressure sound u will hear
90 - 150 mmHg - 40+ goes up to 160 mmHg
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

35. 4 long term complications of paraylsis
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
120 - 160 bpm
Decubhus ulcers - urinary tract infections - urinary calculi - stiff joints
Unconscious reactions that block unpleasant or threating feelings

36. Electronic thermometer
Read out unit that produces an audible beep when the mwasurement is complete and displays the reading on the screen
Low blood pressure - insufficient perfusion of internal organs
Used to time the pulses and respirations
Person can be aroused only briefly and only by vigorous external stimulation

37. Febrile
Absence of breathing
With fever
Disturbance of the metabolism of carbohydrates and the use of glucose by the body
Clouding of the lens

38. Passive exercises
Branch of medicine that is concerned with the correction of prevention of skeletal deformities
Instrument used to check pupillary reaction to light and to inspect the inner eye. it may be portable or wall mounted
The circular movement of a limb
Exercises that are performed by the corpsman/technician when the patient is unable to move a body part independentally

39. Paraplegia
Realigning a broken bone through surgery with incisions
Used during physical exam to wipe off instruments
Gradual loss of acute - central - and color vision in the elderly
Paralysis in lower extemities and trunk

40. Average diastolic blood pressure
20 - 40 breaths
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
60 - 90 mmHg
Exercises performed by the patient with some assistance

41. Glass thermometers
Acute mental disturbance denfined by confused thinking and disrupted attention usually accompanied by disordered speech and hallucinations
Rate - rhythm - depth - sound
Made of hollow glass stem and bulb filled with mecury and alcohol
A permanently flexed joint that occurs with shortened muscle tissue

42. Abnormal lung sounds
Hemiplegia - paraplegia - quadriplegia
Stertorous - snoring - gasping - labored - choking - gurgling
Technique used in physical examination to carefully and critically examine the body
High blood pressure - rupture of the arteries and destruction of the organs

43. Otoscope
An instrument used to examine the external ear - the eardrum - and the ossicles of the middle ear. it may be portable or wall mounted
Peak pressure exerted on the arterial walls during ventricular contraction - first blood pressure sound u will hear
A weak and rapid pulse
60 - 90 mmHg

44. Tumor
An instrument used to examine the external ear - the eardrum - and the ossicles of the middle ear. it may be portable or wall mounted
Pulse with irregular rhythm
New growth abnormal cells
Disturbance of the metabolism of carbohydrates and the use of glucose by the body

45. Percussion/reflex hammer
Rubber hammer used to assess reflexes - which is a gross assessment of the brain - spinal cord - or peripheral nerve impairment
The degree to which a joint is moved by flexion and extension
Infared sensor measures the temp of blood flow in ear
Instrument used to measure a patients blood pressure

46. Characteristics of respirations
Infared sensor measures the temp of blood flow in ear
Rate - rhythm - depth - sound
High blood pressure - rupture of the arteries and destruction of the organs
Unconscious reactions that block unpleasant or threating feelings

47. Young children need _ calories per day
Ringing in the ear
Unconscious reactions that block unpleasant or threating feelings
1400 to 1800
Tumors that usually do not cause death

48. Presbycusis
The circular movement of a limb
Inability to hear high frequency
Assessment includes skin - hair - scalp - and nails
Hemiplegia - paraplegia - quadriplegia

49. Immunization boosters are recommended
100 - 120 bpm
Ages of 4-6 and 11-12
High blood sugar
Unconscious reactions that block unpleasant or threating feelings

50. Pressure point
Realigning a broken bone through surgery with incisions
Instrument with a long blunt working end calibrated with one to ten millimeter markings used to measure periodontal pockets in gums
The act of expelling air out of the lungs
Areas on the skin where the cast has been indented or pushed in that may caused sores or skin breakdown

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