VH Final Flashcards
Cerebral palsy
Motor disability caused by a non-progressive disturbance in the motor center of the brain
Seizure where child cries out, falls to the floor, becomes rigid and then convulsion.
Grand mal
_____ provides protection for internal organs.
Muskuloskeletal system
2 major divisions of the human skeleton.
Axial & Appendicular skeleton
Hinge joint is found _____.
Elbow, knee, fingers and ankle
Joints of the radial & carpal bones are in the _______.
Wrist
Functional scoliosis is caused by ______.
Poor posture
The sympathetic nervous system is part of _____.
Autonomic nervous system
When assessing a client with a tumor within the Medulla Oblongata, the nurse notes which abnormal finding?
A) inability to smile
B) absent gag reflex
C) loss of sensation to the face
B
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) also known as ______ & _______.
Crohn’s disease & Ulcerative colitis
Sanguineous exudate
Bloody drainage
Culturally competent care is the process of ______.
Delivering care that is based on knowledge
Ethnocentrism is associated with ______.
Stereotypes, biases & prejudices
Disparities in health outcomes between the rich and poor clients illustrate.
A) the attribution of illness to natural, impersonal, and biological forces
B) influence of socioeconomic factors in morbidity and mortality
C) biological and sociocultural health risks
B
Culture
- Learned & transmitted beliefs
- Information & values that shape attitudes & generate meaning among groups
Western cultures consider the cause of illness to be ______.
Abnormalities in the structure & function of body organs
The scientific method
Systemic procedure that seeks to limit error & eliminate bias
Parkinson’s disease
Resting tremor, bradykinesia and rigidity
S-shaped curvature of the spine is _____.
Scoliosis
6 bones of the cranium
Frontal, 2 parietal, 2 temporal, and occipital
Gout is due to ______
Decrease excretion of uric acid and salts
What is the largest part of the brain?
Cerebrum
MS is defined as _____
Progressive demyelination of nerve fibers of the peripheral nervous system
3 layers between the skull and the brain.
Dura mater
Arachnoid mater
Pia mater
What is CSF? What is it composed of?
Colorless, odorless fluid containing glucose, O2, H2O, CO2, leukocytes & protein
Having the client walk on heels and then on the toes to test for balance. Is a technique to assess the ______.
Cerebrum
Name the parts of the urinary system.
2 kidneys
2 ureters
1 bladder
1 urethra
Multiculturalism
Maintaining of his/her culture & interacting peacefully with people of other cultures
Inflammatory disease also known as ______
IBD
Crohn’s disease &
Ulcerative colitis
A peptic ulcer occurs in ______
Lower end of the esophagus, stomach, or duodenum
How can a nurse prevent unconscious discriminatory behaviour?
By not acting on his/her prejudices
Aboriginal people generally have a higher health risk than a non-Aboriginal canadian for all of the following EXCEPT
A) Tuberculosis
B) Dyslexia
C) Diabetes
B
The right atmosphere of the brain receives _____ & controls _______ of the body.
Information;
The left side
Connects the CNS to visceral organs such as the heart, stomach and intestines.
Autonomic nervous system
Scratchiness and pink discoloration of the eye
Conjunctivitis
Two complaints of Meniere’s Disease
Tinnitus and episodic vertigo
A tumor in what part of the brain may cause blindness
Occipital nerve
Phlebotomy is an ongoing treatment for a person with a _______ diagnosis.
Polycythemia vera
Hypoxia is caused by reduced numbers of ________ in the blood.
Erythrocytes
You need to _____ and add ______ to your diet if you have diverticulitis.
Drink lots of water;
Fiber
Bell’s Palsy is a chronic condition.
True/False
False
Bell’s palsy is a chronic condition.
True or False
False
Bladder feels moderately distended with _______ cc and feels uncomfortable with ______ cc.
300cc;
450cc
Regarding the Skeleton, the area with the greatest mobility is the __________.
Cervical vertebrae
High carbohydrate diet and increased fluid would cause _____.
Gout
Osteoarthritis is also known as the _______ disease.
“wear and tear”
2 types of CVA’s
Ischemic & hemorrhagic
Virulence
Ability to produce disease
Hemolytic Anemia is caused by _____
Chronic premature destruction of RBC
The Snellen chart is a simple screening tool for _____
Assessing visual acuity
Myringotomy or tympanotomy may be treatment for _____.
Otitis media
A patient with Meniere’s disease should eat a ______ free or _____ diet.
Na; Na reduced
A symptom of chronic progression of glaucoma
Tunnel vision
A person developing cataracts would report that eyesight has ______.
Visual images that are blurred or cloudy
What did you learn about Multiple sclerosis?
2 possible answers
A. A progressive demyelination of nerve fibers of the peripheral nervous system
B. An auto-immune disorder that attacks the myelin sheath, etiology unknown
4 signs and symptoms of a CVA
1) focal muscle weakness
2) ocular changes
3) bowel/bladder weakness
4) Incontinence, gait instability, and spasticity
FNHA perspective on health & wellness, diagram 6 circles. What are the 4 important facets of a healthy, well & balanced life listed in the second circle.
1) Mental
2) Spiritual
3) Physical
4) Emotional
Diagram of 6 circles, what are the 4 overarching values listed in the third circle?
Respect
Relationships
Responsibility
Wisdom
Where does GERD happen?
Stomach acid flows back into the esophagus
Who is at greater risk of drveloping Osteoporosis?
Small boned and thin women under 127 lbs
Does IBD resolve without treatment?
No
Osteoarthritis & osteoporosis are both diseases of ____ caused by decreased ______.
The bone;
Bone density
A TIA is a warning sign of _____
Stroke
Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and Bell’s Palsy are ALL incurable.
True or False
False
A person with sensorineural hearing loss often have irreversible hearing loss that may not be corrected by the use of hearing aids.
True or False
True
Presbycusis is the term for _____ associated with the aging process.
Hearing loss
An infection transmitted from 1 person to another is a ______.
Communicable disease
Nosocomial infection or iatrogenic infection is a hospital acquired infection.
True or False
True
The main site of absorption of nutrients
Small intestine
A protrusion of the stomach through the esophageal hiatus of the diaphragm into the mediastinal cavity
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal hernia is chronic/acute.
Chronic
Heliobactor pylori
A bacterial infection
Associated with peptic ulcer disease
IBD
A chronic illness characterized by exacerbations and remissions
Crohn’s disease
Chronic inflammatory bowel disease
Someone who suffers from Ulcerative colitis should avoid _____ & _______
Drinking alcohol&spicy food
4 signs and symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis
Fatigue & malaise Blurred vision Tremors Clumsiness, numbness and/or tingling of an arm or leg Mood swings are common
5 signs and symptoms of CVA
1) Unilateral weakness or numbness (leg, arm, face)
2) Dysphagia
3) Difficulty with speech (speaking or understanding)
4) Mental confusion
5) Severe headache
6) Impaired walking or coordination
Describe nursing management of MS (at least two)
1) Nursing care is aimed at maintaining independence
2) Encourage rest and exercise as tolerated
3) Refer to physiotherapy and occupational therapy for individual needs
Hematuria
Blood in the urine
Renal calculi is also known as _____.
Kidney stones
Pivot joints
Permit movement of one bone articulating with a ring or notch of another bone, which articulates with the radial notch of the ulna (ie. Head of the radius)
At what level is the greatest mobility of the neck
C4-5 or C5-6
The ____ joins the radius and the carpal bones
Wrist
Gout
A painful metabolic disorder involving an inflammatory reaction in the joints
Ie. Feet, hands, elbows, ankles and knees
The nervous system is divided into what 3 systems
Central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous system
Occipital area is for ____
Vision
Cerebellum is for ____
Helping with balance
Brain stem/spinal cord is for _____
Swallowing and gag reflex
CVA
A prolonged interruption in the flow of blood through an artery supplying the brain
MS is an auto-immune, progressive disorder of the nervous system.
True or False
True
Glaucoma
A group of ocular conditions characterized by optic nerve damage
_______ is one of the leading cause of blindness in the world and can occur at any age.
Glaucoma
_________ damage is related to the IOP caused by congestion of aqueous humour in the eye.
Optic nerve damage
Earliest symptoms of cataracts
Seeing a halo around lights
Cataracts
A condition where the lens, that is normally clear, becomes opaque
Sensorineural loss will not benefit from ____________.
Hearing aides
Meniere’s disease
A disorder of the inner ear that is caused by fluctuations in the production or reabsorption of fluid normally present in the inner ear
Polycythemia vera
An abnormal increase in the number of circulating RBCs, WBCs, and platelets (especially high RBC levels)
Ethno-cultural Diversity/multiculturalism
Someone who has achieved and maintains his/her culture and interact peacefully with people of other cultures
Ethnocentrism
Tendency to view ones own way of life as more valuable or superior than others’
Cultural imposition
Use their own values and ways of life as the absolute guides in providing services to clients and interpreting their behaviours
Generalizations about any particular group that prevent further assessment of unique characteristics
Stereotypes
When a person acts on his or her prejudices; treating people unfairly on the basis of their group membership
Discrimination
Specific actions and an attitude whereby one group exerts power over others on the basis of either skin color or racial heritage.
Racism
You should not assume that _____ is valued equally across groups
Pain relief
Alcohol and substance abuse is common in all indigenous communities.
False.
Not all! But in some indigenous communities it is.
