Terms Flashcards
Define: Autonomy
The patient’s need for self-determination
Define: Beneficence
The ethical principle that means “do good” for the patient
Define: Nonmaleficence
the ethical principle that means “do no harm” to the patient
Define: values
The ideals, customs, institutions and behaviora regarded by a specific group
Define: Fever
Elevated temperature
Define: pyrexia
Elevated temperature (fever)
Define: Febrile
Greater than 38 C or 100.4 F
Define: Afebrile
36-38 C, or 97 to 100.4 F
Define: Hyperpyrexia
Extreme elevation in temperature 41.1 C or 106 F RECTALLY
Define: Hypothermia
Abnormally low temperature, below 35 C or 95 F RECTALLY
What is the difference between oral and tympanic measurements?
0.8 C or 1.4 F HIGHER than oral
What is the difference between oral and axillary measurements?
0.6 C or 1 F LOWER than oral
What is the difference between oral and Rectalmeasurements?
0.4-0.5 C or 0.7-0.9 F HIGHER than oral
What is the conversion of C to F?
C= (F-32)*(5/9)
What is the standard resting heart rate?
60-100 bpm
Define: Bradycardia
Slower than 60 bpm
Define: Tachycardia
Faster than 100 bpm
How many second should you count when measuring heart rate? How long if their beat is irregular? Absent?
30 seconds- 60 seconds–no seconds
When is listening to the heart at the apical apex necessary?
When hearing irregular heart rhythms or with children.
What is the normal respiration rate for adults?
12-20 breaths per minute
What is the conversion from centimeters to inches?
2.54 cm = 1 in
What is the conversion from kilos to pounds?
2.2 pounds = 1 kg
What is the formula for BMI?
(kilos)/(height^2) [kg/m^2]
Define: acromegaly
a growth disorder associated with a pituitary tumor
Define: Ballard gestational age assessment
used to assess or confirm the gestational age of a neonate utilizing six physical and six neuromuscular characteristics
Define: Blood Pressure
The force of blood against the wall of an artery as the ventricles of the heart contract and relax
Define: failure to thrive
a sign define by growth in an infant or child below the Third or Fifth percentile on a growth chart
Head circumference should be measured until what age?
2 years old
What are Korotkoff sounds
turbulence of blood flow in the artery
Define: Orthostatic hypotension
Systolic decrease 20 mmHg, diastolic decrease 10 mmHg, and increase in heart rate [15, infinity) when going from a seated position to a standing one, within 3 minutes of standing
Define: Pulse pressure
the difference between systolic and diastolic. 30-50 is normal.
What is the normal systolic and diastolic bp?
<80
What is preHTN?
120-139 / 80-89
What is HTN, stage 1
140-159 / 90-99
What is HTN stage 2?
> 160 / >100
What is the target SBP and DBP for someone >60 y.o?
<90
What is the target SBP and DBP for <60 y.o.
<90
What is the target SBP and DBP for someone >18 y.o. with CKD?
<90
What is the target SBO and DBP for someone >18 y.o. with DM?
<90
What is the usual size and EtOH content of a beer?
12 fl oz, 5% ABV
What is one serving of malt liquor? ABV?
8-9 oz, 7 % ABV
What is one serving or wine? What is its ABV?
5 oz, 12% ABV
What is one serving of hard liquor? ABV?
1.5 oz, 40% ABV
