Misc. Flashcards

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1
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Lethargy

A

Mild reduction in alertness

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2
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Obtunded

A

Moderate reduction in alertness

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3
Q

Stupor/Stuporous

A

Patient can only be woken up to repeated, vigorous stimulation

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4
Q

Comatose

A

Unresponsive to all external stimuli

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5
Q

Expectorate

A

To clear out the chest and lungs by coughing up and spitting out matter like phlegm sputum, or saliva

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6
Q

Tarry stool

A

Stool that is black from oxidized blood

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7
Q

Melena

A

Passage of black, tarry stool composed of blood

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8
Q

Borborygmi

A

Rumbling/gurgling in the stomach

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9
Q

Numerical value for hyperreflexia

A

3/4

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10
Q

Normal reflexes

A

2

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11
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Diminished reflexes

A

1

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12
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Absent reflexes

A

0

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13
Q

Erythema

A

Redness

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14
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Uritcaria

A

Hives

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15
Q

Pruritus

A

Itching

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16
Q

High/Full Fowler’s

A

HOB at 90 degrees

17
Q

Standard Fowler’s

A

HOB at 45-60 degrees

18
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Semi-Fowler’s

A

HOB at 30-45 degrees

19
Q

Low Fowler’s

A

HOB at 15-30 degrees

20
Q

Trendelenburg

A

Feet above head

21
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Reverse trendelenberg

A

Head above feet

22
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