Nursing

Question 1

Dyspnea

Answer 1

Difficult or labored breathing

Question 2

Tachypnea

Answer 2

An abnormally fast respiratory rate, usually more than 20 breaths per min. In an adult.

Question 3

Tachycardia

Answer 3

An abnormally fast pulse rate, usually above 100 bpm in an adult.

Question 4

Systolic pressure

Answer 4

The amount of force exerted within the arteries while the heart is actively pumping or contracting-the max pressure exerted against the arterial walls.

Question 5

Stroke volume

Answer 5

The amount of blood entering the aorta with each ventricular contraction.

Question 6

Sims position

Answer 6

A side lying position with the lowermost arm behind the body and the uppermost leg flexed.

Question 7

S1

Answer 7

The first heart sound, heard when the atrioventricular (mitral and tricuspid) valves close.

Question 8

S2

Answer 8

The second heart sound, heard when the semilunar (aortic and pulmonic) valves close.

Question 9

Pulse pressure

Answer 9

The difference between the systolic and diastolic bp.

Question 10

Pulse deficit

Answer 10

Difference between the apical and radial pulse rates.

Question 11

Palpation

Answer 11

The application of fingers with light pressure to the surface of the body to determine the condition of the underlying parts.

Question 12

Oxygen saturation

Answer 12

Clinical measurement of the percentage of hemoglobin that is bound with oxygen in the blood.

Question 13

Oximetry

Answer 13

Determination of the oxygen saturation of arterial blood using a photoelectric device called an odometer.

Question 14

Auscultation

Answer 14

uscultation is a skill that requires substantial clinical experience, a fine stethoscope and good listening skills. Doctors listen to three main organs and organ systems during auscultation: the heart, the lungs, and the gastrointestinal system.

Question 15

Occupational exposure

Answer 15

Means reasonably anticipated skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials that may result from the performance of an employee’s duties.

Question 16

Orthopnea

Answer 16

is shortness of breath (dyspnea) which occurs when lying flat,[1] causing the person to have to sleep propped up in bed or sitting in a chair. I

Question 17

Contact dermatitis

Answer 17

Inflammation of skin characterized by abrupt onset with erythema, pruritus, pain, and appearance of scaly losing lesions seen on face neck hands forearms and genitals.

Question 18

Abrasion

Answer 18

Scraping or rubbing a way of epidermis that results in localize bleeding and later weeping of Serous fluid.

Question 19

Risk factors for skin impairment

Answer 19

Immobilization. Reduced sensation. Nutrition and hydration alterations. Secretions and excretions on the skin. Vascular insufficiency. External devices. Altered cognition.

Question 20

What is your primary goal in performing a comprehensive physical assessment

Answer 20

To develop a plan of care

Question 21

Ischemia

Answer 21

An adequate tissue perfusion results and in adequate delivery of oxygen and nutrients to cells

• caused by construction of vessels or Blockage from clot formation.
• the effects depend on the duration of the problem and the metabolic needs of the tissues.
• results in pain.
• if lack of oxygen to tissues is unrelieved tissue death occurs.

Question 22

Embolus

Answer 22

A blood clot that breaks loose and travels through the circulation. If the clot obstructs circulation to the Longs or brain, it can be life-threatening