Misc. Flashcards
Lethargy
Mild reduction in alertness
Obtunded
Moderate reduction in alertness
Stupor/Stuporous
Patient can only be woken up to repeated, vigorous stimulation
Comatose
Unresponsive to all external stimuli
Expectorate
To clear out the chest and lungs by coughing up and spitting out matter like phlegm sputum, or saliva
Tarry stool
Stool that is black from oxidized blood
Melena
Passage of black, tarry stool composed of blood
Borborygmi
Rumbling/gurgling in the stomach
Numerical value for hyperreflexia
3/4
Normal reflexes
2
Diminished reflexes
1
Absent reflexes
0
Erythema
Redness
Uritcaria
Hives
Pruritus
Itching
High/Full Fowler’s
HOB at 90 degrees
Standard Fowler’s
HOB at 45-60 degrees
Semi-Fowler’s
HOB at 30-45 degrees
Low Fowler’s
HOB at 15-30 degrees
Trendelenburg
Feet above head
Reverse trendelenberg
Head above feet