final exam HS1 Flashcards
Who is the founder of nursing
Florence Nightingale
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing lying down
orthopnea
STI that causes painless chancres
syphilis
name of dental specialist who treats diseases of the gums, bones and supporting structures
periodontist
What kind of mask do you wear when in contact with someone who has the flu
surgical mask
Dental specialist who treats roots, blood vessels and nerves of the teeth
Endodontist
what organ is located in the retroperitoneal cavity
kidneys
collarbone
clavicle
Disease in which the pleura sac/tissue become inflamed
Pleurisy
How far apart should feet be for proper body mechanics
8-10 inches
Where is CSF located
ventricles and subarachnoid space
increasing the angle between 2 bones
Extension
Skin eruption in which there is a pocket full of pus
pustule
Where is the carotid pulse located
The neck
Which part of your brain is also known as the relay center of the brain
Thalamus
Most accurate site to take temperature
Rectal
Plane that divides the body in anterior and posterior portions
Frontal (coronal)
3 things needed to start a fire
heat, oxygen and fuel
Person designated to make end of life decisions in the event you are unable to
Power of attorney
Silver nitrate is placed in the eyes of the newborn to prevent
transmission of STI to infant
Calcaneous
Heel bone
Sternum
Breastbone
Infection of the lungs
Pneumonia
Skin eruption that looks like a raised firm rash like pimple
papule