Nursingtip.com Flashcards
tissue of an organ pushes through an opening of said organ
herniation
Bulging around stoma is a sign of…
herniation
feet make a half circle with each step
helicopod
staggering and unsteady gait
ataxic
feet and toes rise high off the floor and heel comes down heavy
steppage
normal range of intraocular pressure
8-21 mmHg
heightens alertness, improves concentration (level of anxiety)
mild
tension, nervousness, concern; vital signs slightly elevated (level of anxiety)
moderate
takes all energy; vital signs acutely elevated (level of anxiety)
severe
The patient has a limited right to autonomy when they have…
a communicable disease
When heart rate increases, oxygen consumption…
increases
When heart rate increases, cardiac output…
decreases
Feeding tubes should be checked for…
patency and any drainage
Assess indwelling catheter for…
drainage, patency, and output
