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Basic Nursing Skills

Subjects : certifications, health-sciences, nursing

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1. Orthopedics
Chronic and acute
60 - 90 mmHg
Branch of medicine that is concerned with the correction of prevention of skeletal deformities
An unsually strong pulse

2. Child pulse rate
100 - 120 bpm
Goals are to destroy the cancer cells without killing too many normal cells and to cure or control the rate of cancer cell growth
Paralysis in lower extemities and trunk
Realigning a broken bone through surgery with incisions

3. Arrhythmia
Act of listening for sounds within the body
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
Composite structural material of plastic and fiberglass that is used in casting for children and elderly for light weight properties
Pulse with irregular rhythm

4. Rectal thermometer
Paralysis of ones side of the body
Surgery - radiation - chemotherapy
Decubhus ulcers - urinary tract infections - urinary calculi - stiff joints
Short stubby bulb - red

5. Dorsal Recumbent
100 - 120 bpm
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
Tumors that usually do not cause death
Lying on the back in supine position with knees flexed

6. Glaucoma
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
An age related decreased ability to focus on near objects
Accumulation of fluid inside the eye that exerts pressure on the optic nerve; eventually causes blindness
Low blood sugar

7. Radiation
A weak and rapid pulse
Used to destroy or retard cancer cell growth
Technique used in physical examination to carefully and critically examine the body
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

8. Exam gloves
Disturbance in the ability to cope or adjusts to stress; behavior and function are impaired
Gloves used during the examination of the buccal(oral) cavity - genitals - and perineal region
Paralysis of ones side of the body
Ages of 4-6 and 11-12

9. Condition
Ages of 4-6 and 11-12
Skin should be smooth and dry
Lack of adult supervision - malnourishment - unsafe living environments - untreated chronic illness
100 - 120 bpm

10. Thready pulse
A weak and rapid pulse
Inflammation of the vein
The act of taking air into the lungs
With fever

11. Thrombophlebitis
Note location - size - color - and characteristics
Carcinomas - sarcomas
Paralysis of ones side of the body
Inflammation of a vein associated with a thrombus

12. Opthalmoscope
Done to cure or control cancer
The degree to which a joint is moved by flexion and extension
Instrument used to check pupillary reaction to light and to inspect the inner eye. it may be portable or wall mounted
98.6

13. Electrocardiograph (EKG)
Technique used to assess texture - size - consistency - and location of certain parts of the body and hands
Using the sence of smell during physical examination
Device that is used for recording the electric activity of the heart
98.6

14. Phelbitis
Inflammation of the vein
Acute mental disturbance denfined by confused thinking and disrupted attention usually accompanied by disordered speech and hallucinations
Realigning a broken bone by manuel manipulation without incisions
Radial - brachial - dosterior tibialis - dorsalis pedis - femoral - apiical - carotid - temporal

15. Hemiplegia
Paralysis of ones side of the body
The degree to which a joint is moved by flexion and extension
Ringing in the ear
Instrument used for listening to sounds produced within the body; can be used to auscultate the heart - lungs - abdomen - bowels - and blood pressure

16. Complications of uncontrolled diabetes
Decuitus ulcers - urinary tract infections - urinary calculi - stiff joints
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
Retinal change - blindness - kidney disease - nerve disease - circulatory disorders
Spinal cord lesions - multiple sclerosis - infections/abscesses of spinal cord - congential defects

17. Infant pulse rate
Elevated body temp
Skin should quickly return to its orginal posistion
Read out unit that produces an audible beep when the mwasurement is complete and displays the reading on the screen
120 - 160 bpm

18. Vital signs
Along with height and weight - are taken as baseline data - provides info regarding the general heealth of a patient
The degree to which a joint is moved by flexion and extension
Blood pressure decreases rapidly in relation to positive changes from lying to sitting or standing
Device that is used for recording the electric activity of the heart

19. Signs of neglect
99.6
Lack of adult supervision - malnourishment - unsafe living environments - untreated chronic illness
Position the patient sitting on the side of bed with legs and feet over the side
Retinal change - blindness - kidney disease - nerve disease - circulatory disorders

20. Febrile
90 - 150 mmHg - 40+ goes up to 160 mmHg
Technique used in physical examination to carefully and critically examine the body
With fever
Infared sensor measures the temp of blood flow in ear

21. Depression
Unconscious reactions that block unpleasant or threating feelings
Goals are to destroy the cancer cells without killing too many normal cells and to cure or control the rate of cancer cell growth
Infection of the middle ear
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

22. Electronic thermometer
Instrument with a long blunt working end calibrated with one to ten millimeter markings used to measure periodontal pockets in gums
Electronic instrument used to obtain a patients body temp
Labored or difficult breathing
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

23. Main groups of malignant tumors
Pain - stimulant drugs - anger - eating exercise
Carcinomas - sarcomas
Instrument with a long blunt working end calibrated with one to ten millimeter markings used to measure periodontal pockets in gums
Arise in connective tissue; occur in bone - muscle - cartilage - and other types of connective tissues

24. Dementia
Tympanic - oral - rectal
Areas on the skin where the cast has been indented or pushed in that may caused sores or skin breakdown
Stationary blood clot
Usually progressive condition marked by deteriorated cognitive functioning often accompanied by emotional apathy(e.g. Alzheimers disease)

25. Tympanic temp
Bi-valved instrument - with two opening blades used for the inspection of the vaginal cavity
New growth abnormal cells
98.6
Surgery - radiation - chemotherapy

26. Dorsal recumbent
Used to time the pulses and respirations
Confusion - delirium - dementia - depression
A posistion where the patient is lying supinewith knees flexed
Exercises performed by the patient with some assistance

27. Mental health
Tumors that cause death if left untreated
State of mind in which the person copes with and adjusts to the stresses of everyday living by behaving in ways acceptable to society
Spinal cord lesions - multiple sclerosis - infections/abscesses of spinal cord - congential defects
O: onset P: provocation Q: quality R: radiation S: scale T: time

28. Orthostatic hypotension
Blood pressure decreases rapidly in relation to positive changes from lying to sitting or standing
Stertorous - snoring - gasping - labored - choking - gurgling
With fever
Ringing in the ear

29. Factors assessed when patient is dangaling
The force that circulating blood exerts against the arteial walls as the heart contracts and relaxes; measured in millimeters of mercury(mmHg)
Accumulation of fluid inside the eye that exerts pressure on the optic nerve; eventually causes blindness
Balance - orthostatic hypertension - dizziness - nausea
State of mind in which the person copes with and adjusts to the stresses of everyday living by behaving in ways acceptable to society

30. Steps for ambulating a patient with transfer belt
Condition in which there is a depression of cerebral function ranging from stupor to coma patient considerations for special needs
Absence of breathing
98.6
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

31. Palpation
Sore caused by pressure or rubbing against something for a period of time
Paralysis in lower extemities and trunk
Tweezer like instrument used to transport small item to and from the mouth
Technique used to assess texture - size - consistency - and location of certain parts of the body and hands

32. Conditions where oral temp assessment is contradicated
Child under 6 - mouth breathers - oral or nasal surgery - unconscious or irrational
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
Skin should be smooth and dry
Composite structural material of plastic and fiberglass that is used in casting for children and elderly for light weight properties

33. Average systolic blood pressure
90 - 150 mmHg - 40+ goes up to 160 mmHg
Soft - elastic - usually cotton fabric used espically for bandages and infants wear
Labored or difficult breathing
Paralysis in all four extremities and trunk

34. Hearing loss
Measure of the amount of heat below the skin and the subcutaneous tissues
Difficulty hearing normal conversations
Pancreas do not produce insulin - most common in children and young adults
Procedure used to reposition the ends of a broken bone

35. Delirium
Decubhus ulcers - urinary tract infections - urinary calculi - stiff joints
Acute mental disturbance denfined by confused thinking and disrupted attention usually accompanied by disordered speech and hallucinations
Spinal cord lesions - multiple sclerosis - infections/abscesses of spinal cord - congential defects
Instrument used to check pupillary reaction to light and to inspect the inner eye. it may be portable or wall mounted

36. Oral thermometer
Instrument used for listening to sounds produced within the body; can be used to auscultate the heart - lungs - abdomen - bowels - and blood pressure
Long slender bulb - blue
Skin should quickly return to its orginal posistion
Read out unit that produces an audible beep when the mwasurement is complete and displays the reading on the screen

37. Tissues
With fever
Used during physical exam to wipe off instruments
Pressure exerted on the arterial walls during ventricular relaxation - last blood pressure u will hear
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

38. Immunization boosters are recommended
Pancreas do not produce insulin - most common in children and young adults
Radial - brachial - dosterior tibialis - dorsalis pedis - femoral - apiical - carotid - temporal
Ages of 4-6 and 11-12
Age related - exposure to noise - build up of cerumel

39. Cataracts
Clouding of the lens
Rest - depression - depressant drugs
Paralysis in lower extemities and trunk
Age related - exposure to noise - build up of cerumel

40. Gestational diabetes
Develops during pregnancy
Tumors that arise from epithelial tissue
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
Made of hollow glass stem and bulb filled with mecury and alcohol

41. Describes strength of pulse
Abnormally rapid heartbeat - above 100 bpm in adults
Branch of medicine that is concerned with the correction of prevention of skeletal deformities
Weak and regular - strong and regular - full and bounding - feeble - irregular - thready - absent
Instrument used to measure a patients blood pressure

42. Fever
Low blood pressure - insufficient perfusion of internal organs
Disturbance in the ability to cope or adjusts to stress; behavior and function are impaired
Elevated body temp
Arise in connective tissue; occur in bone - muscle - cartilage - and other types of connective tissues

43. Continuous passive motion(cpm)
Condition in which there is a depression of cerebral function ranging from stupor to coma patient considerations for special needs
Exercises performed by the patient with some assistance
Exercises that are performed by motorized exercised machinery that keeps a joint in constant slow motion
Act of listening for sounds within the body

44. Confusion
Skin should quickly return to its orginal posistion
Being perplexed or disconcerted
The degree to which a joint is moved by flexion and extension
60 - 100 bpm

45. Tape meassure
Used during physical exam to wipe off instruments
Tympanic - oral - rectal
A response or change in the body caused by an emotional - physical - social - or economic factor
Measuring device used to measure the circumference of an infants head - obtain body length - obtain circumference of extremities or abdominal girth

46. Stupor
A pasty composition that hardens on drying
New growth abnormal cells
Person can be aroused only briefly and only by vigorous external stimulation
The degree to which a joint is moved by flexion and extension

47. Paraplegia
Blood clot moving in the blood stream
Made of hollow glass stem and bulb filled with mecury and alcohol
Paralysis in lower extemities and trunk
Assessment includes skin - hair - scalp - and nails

48. Pressure point
The circular movement of a limb
Body temp below normal range
Condition in which there is a depression of cerebral function ranging from stupor to coma patient considerations for special needs
Areas on the skin where the cast has been indented or pushed in that may caused sores or skin breakdown

49. Otoscope
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
Lying on the back in supine position with knees flexed
An instrument used to examine the external ear - the eardrum - and the ossicles of the middle ear. it may be portable or wall mounted

50. Probes for electronic thermometer
Tympanic - oral - rectal
Lying supine with hips and knees flexed and the tighs abducted and rotated externally; used to assess the female genitalia and genital tract
Instrument used to check pupillary reaction to light and to inspect the inner eye. it may be portable or wall mounted
Assessing the head - neck - anterior thorax - lungs - breast - axillae - heart - abdomen - and extremities