Module 3 Flashcards

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Q

How far must a patient’s head be elevated to assess for JVD?

A

30-45 degrees

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Allen test

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Measures arterial sufficiency. Occlude radial and ulnar pulse then have patient clench hand, assess for pallor

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3
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Varicose veins

A

Typical in people who stand for a long time, veins bulging

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4
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Organ in RUQ

A

Liver
gallbladder
right kidney

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5
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Organ in LUQ

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Stomach
spleen
body of pancreas
left kidney

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6
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Organ in RLQ

A

Cecum
appendix
right ovary

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7
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Organ in LLQ

A

Sigmoid colon
left ureter
Left ovary

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8
Q

Black stool indication

A

Iron or upper GI bleed

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9
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Red stool indication

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Lower GI bleed or hemorrhoids

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10
Q

Black tarry melena in stool indication

A

Blood in the GI tract

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11
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White or clay colored stool indication

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Lack of bile

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12
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Urine specific gravity

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1.015-1.025

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13
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Urine pH

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4.5-8.0

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14
Q

Which quadrant do you begin auscultation in abdomen?

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RLQ and work clockwise

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15
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Borborygmi definition

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Stomach growling - consistent with hunger, diarrhea, bleeding, anxiety

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16
Q

Location of apex of heart / apical pulse

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~4-5th intercostal space, left midclavicular line

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17
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PMI location

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Apex of heart, 4-5 intercostal space, left mid-clavicular line

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18
Q

Which 2 pulses to check for pulse deficit

A

Apical and radial pulses

19
Q

Altruism

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Concern for welfare of others

20
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Autonomy

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Respects patient’s rights to make their own decisions

21
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Dignity

A

Treat as being of worth

22
Q

Integrity

A

Provide care based on the code of ethics

23
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Social justice

A

Fair, equal access to all

24
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Ethics

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Standards of conduct and moral judgment

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Nursing code of ethics
Obligations of every nurse Understanding commitment to society
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Utilitarianism
Belief in the greater good for the greatest number of people
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Deontology
Belief in the rights of the individual, regardless of the greater good
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Veracity
Telling the truth, commit to honesty
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Fidelity
Commitment to keeping promises
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Assault
threat of harm
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Battery
touching without consent
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Malpractice
Acting outside of scope of practice
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Negligence
Act below standard of care
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Malpractice criteria
Attorney only needs to prove that your actions did harm the patient regardless of your intentions
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Good Samaritan Laws
Protect health care professionals practicing within standard of care Provide legal immunity after providing appropriate assistance in an emergency
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What stage is gender identity formed?
Preschool age (4-6)
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What stage does a child form a tendency towards same sex friends?
School age (6-10)
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Cognitive domain of knowledge
Storing and recalling of new knowledge in the brain
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Psychomotor domain of knowledge
Learning a skill involving integration of mental and muscular activity
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Affective domain of knowledge
Includes changes in attitudes, values and feelings
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VARK acronym
Visual Auditory Reading Kinesthetic
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Health literacy
The ability to read, understand, and act on health information
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