Clinical Setting Approach (Gen survey) Flashcards
What is the first and least invasive way we assess people
inspection
How much of communication is body language?
90%
What is a common policy for documenting skin
document within 24 hours of admission or the hospital will have to pay for any injuries
Glasgow coma scale
3-15 (highest being the best score)
malnutrition
under nourished, impaired, and delayed wound/injury healing
What lab do you check if you suspect malnutrition
albumin and if it is low order boost, ensure, or another symptom
Overnutrition
may cause chronic co-morbid health conditions such as type II DM, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, obesity
scoliosis
abnormal sideways curve in the spine, usually in a c or s shape
lordosis
inward curve of the spine, usually in the lumbar portion
kyphosis
abnormal forward curve of the spine, slouching look
myoclonus
muscle jerking, sudden, in setting of seizure
Spasticity
resistance to passive range of motion
receptive aphasia
cant understand but can talk
expressive aphasia
comes out gargled but understand what you’re saying
What lab do you order for suspected heart failure
B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP)