Week 2 Flashcards
What is the purpose of the complete health history?
to collect subjective and objective data
The functional assessment measures
a persons self care ability. Includes self-esteem and self-concept
What is included when documenting a history source?
reliability of the informant and uses of an interpreter
The reason for seeking care should be
brief and in the patients own words
What is the purpose of the review of systems?
to evaluate the past and current health state of each body system and to evaluate health promotion practices
Should you record physical findings or objective data in the review of systems?
no
Primary prevention
people are prevented from becoming sick, ill or injured in the first place. Education, immunizations, seatbelts smoking prevention
Secondary prevention
focuses on screening and early detection.
Health promotion
the process of enabling people to increase control over, and to improve their health
Tertiary prevention
prevention of complications when a condition or disease is already present
one method to verify information within the context of the interview is to
rephrase the same questions later in the interview
when recording information for the review of systems, the interviewer must?
document the presence or absence of all symptoms under the heading, otherwise it is unknown which factors were asked about
the reason for seeking care is
a statement in the patients own words that describes th reason for the visit
Universal phenomenon that shapes the health ans wellbeing of every person
culture
A complex concept that often implies geographical and national affiliation
ethnicity
process by which ethno-racial groups are categorized, stigmatized, inferorized and marginalized by others
Racialization
Conceptualising culture in narrow terms or assuming people act in a particular way because of their culture
culturalism
Reflects the idea that health care providers should be aware of and accomodate peoples values, customs, beliefs, customs and practices
Cultural sensitivity
The application of knowledge, skills, attitudes or personal attributes required by nurses to maximize respectful relationships with diverse populations of clients and co workers
cultural competence
Both a process and an outcome whose goal is to promote greater equity by focusing on the root cause of power imbalances and inequitable social relationships in health care
Cultural safety
Which indicator of the social determinants of health in almost twice as high among first nations?
infant mortality rates
Generic term used to designate differences, variations and disparities in the health status of individuals and groups
Social inequality
are avoidable and unwarranted differences in health care distribution and accessibility and health status, reflecting the social determinants of health as exemplified by the interplay of historical, social, political, and economic determinants affecting the health of the Aboriginal peoples.
Health inequities
what is the primary cause of poor health among canadians
poverty
Vellus hair
covers most of the body except the palms and the soles
Terminal hair
darker, thicker hair that grows on the scalp and eyebrows
Eccrine galnds
coiled tubules that open directly to the skin surface and produce sweat
Acquired condition. Complete absence of melanin pigment in patchy areas of white
vitiligo
Intense redness of the skin from excess blood in the dilated superficial capillaries. Expected with fever, local inflammation, or emotional reactions such as blushing
Erythema
Bluish, mottles discolouration that signifies decreased perfusion. Indicates hypoxemia and occurs with shock, heart failure, chronic bronchitis and congenital heart disease
Cyanosis
Yellow discolouration indicating rising amounts of bilirubin in the blood. First noted in the sclera
jaundice
Mobility
the skins ease of rising
turgor
the skins ability to return to place when released
Stage 1 pressure ulcer
intact skin appears red but unbroken. Localized redness in lightly pigmented skin will blanch
Stage 2 pressure ulcer
partial thickness skin erosion causes loss of epidermis or also the dermis. Superficial ulcer looks shallow, like an abrasion or open/intact blister with red-pink wound bed
Stage 3 pressure ulcer
Full thickness pressure ulcer extends into the subcutaneous tissue and resembles a crater. No muscle, bone or tendon visible
Stage 4 pressure ulcer
full thickness pressure ulcer involves all skin layers and extends into supporting tissue. Muscle tendon and bone may be exposed and slough/eschar may be present
Psoriasis
scaly erythematous patch with silvery scales on top
toxic alopecia
patchy, asymmetrical balding that accompanies severe illness or use of chemotherapy. Growing hairs are lost and resting hairs are spared.
