Terms Flashcards
Orthopnoea
Discomfort with breathing lying flat - relieved by sitting up and leaning forward
During true labor what do contractions do during walking or exercise
Uterine contractions strengthen
What is apgar scoring
Used to assess the health of a newborn child against infant mortality
Hematocrit
The measure of RBC to the volume of blood e.g. rising hematocrit during dehydration
Orthopneic
Is a position used to promote breathing in a patient who is finding it difficult to breath
Renal Calcill
Kidney Stones
Apathy
Lack of emotion - often a sign of depression
Aphasia `
Affects the ability to express and understand written or oral language
Heparin
Is an anticoagulant - thins the blood
During false labor what do contractions do during walking or exercise
Cessation - stop
What are the layers of the eye
Inner - retina
Middle - Choroid
Outer - Sclera
Digoxin
Supports the heart to beat stronger and with a regular rhythm - often used to treat AF or heart failure, however, should not be given with an HR <60 BPM
What is osmotic diuresis
Increased urination due to the presence of certain substances in the fluid filtered by the kidneys e.g. glucose or electrolytes
Water intoxication
Overhydration - drinking too much water causing an imbalance of fluid and electrolytes
What is Nuchal Rigidity
Inability to flex the neck forward due to rigidity of the neck muscles - if flexion of the neck can still occur although it is painful nuchal rigidity is not present.
