Nursing Flashcards
Dyspnea
Difficult or labored breathing
Tachypnea
An abnormally fast respiratory rate, usually more than 20 breaths per min. In an adult.
Tachycardia
An abnormally fast pulse rate, usually above 100 bpm in an adult.
Systolic pressure
The amount of force exerted within the arteries while the heart is actively pumping or contracting-the max pressure exerted against the arterial walls.
Stroke volume
The amount of blood entering the aorta with each ventricular contraction.
Sims position
A side lying position with the lowermost arm behind the body and the uppermost leg flexed.
S1
The first heart sound, heard when the atrioventricular (mitral and tricuspid) valves close.
S2
The second heart sound, heard when the semilunar (aortic and pulmonic) valves close.
Pulse pressure
The difference between the systolic and diastolic bp.
Pulse deficit
Difference between the apical and radial pulse rates.
Palpation
The application of fingers with light pressure to the surface of the body to determine the condition of the underlying parts.
Oxygen saturation
Clinical measurement of the percentage of hemoglobin that is bound with oxygen in the blood.
Oximetry
Determination of the oxygen saturation of arterial blood using a photoelectric device called an odometer.
Auscultation
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.
Occupational exposure
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.
Orthopnea
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
Contact dermatitis
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.
Abrasion
Scraping or rubbing a way of epidermis that results in localize bleeding and later weeping of Serous fluid.
Risk factors for skin impairment
Immobilization. Reduced sensation. Nutrition and hydration alterations. Secretions and excretions on the skin. Vascular insufficiency. External devices. Altered cognition.
What is your primary goal in performing a comprehensive physical assessment
To develop a plan of care
Ischemia
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.
Embolus
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
