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Health Differences EXC.
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Undergraduate 3
01/09/2013

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Term
Dark amber urine
Definition
Fluid volume deficit
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The best indicator of protein status
Definition
serum albumin
Term
what do you promote during the day for patient who has exercise intolerance
Definition
frequent rest periods
Term
What is one way to tell if an exercise program is increasing cardiovascular health
Definition
A decrease in heart rate during exertion
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What can be caused by low or high potassium
Definition
dysrhythmias
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What can be caused by aluminum-containing antacids and opiates
Definition
Constipation
Term
What does BUN assess
Definition
renal function
Term
What causes the fatigue associated with folate deficiency
Definition
anemia
Term
Canned soups should be avoided for a
Definition
Sodium-restricted diet
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Bladder distension after voiding is a sign of
Definition
Urinary retention
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White rice is
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Low fiber food
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The best way to promote calcium retention in the bones is to
Definition
Help the patient ambulate
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Dilute a potassium elixir
Definition
Water
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A sunken fontanelle is a sign of
Definition
Hypovolemia
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1/2 normal saline, 0.45% is the fluid for loss of water without loss of
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Electrolytes
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The best fluid to treat cellular dehydration is one with a
Definition
High hydrostatic pressure
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Marked sternal retractions is a sign of
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lower airway obstruction
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A carminative enema is for relieving
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Flatus
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A fleet's enema is
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Hypertonic
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A hypertonic enema adds fuid bulk to the colon stimulating
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Defecation
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Dehydration increases
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hematocrit
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Oncotic pressure comes from
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albumin
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Chronic hypoxia will cause
Definition
erythropiesis
Term

Stop the feeding if the patient has ___

of residual in the stomach

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150 ml
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Deep breathing exercises help lower the amt of
Definition
residual air in the lungs
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The fx of the large intestine is
Definition
water reabsorption
Term
Where does gas exchange take place
Definition
Capillaries
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Patient should be in what position to insert a NG tube
Definition
High-fowler's position
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Drinking warm milk may help promote sleep by releasing
Definition
an amino acid which helps the patient feel sleepy
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Cathartic drugs are given for
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Constipation
Term
Most common cause of hypomagnesemia
Definition
alcoholism
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Alcoholism can lead to
Definition
Vitamin "B" deficiency and peripheral neuropathy
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Space in the body where fluid does not normally collect in larger amts or where significant fluid collection is physiologically nonfunctional
Definition
third-spacing
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Calcium levels and phosphate levels
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Opposite each other
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Too much ADH can lead to fluid volume
Definition
Deficit
Term
A very sick infant may receive a fat emulsion during
Definition
TPN
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An airway obstruction may cause
Definition
respiratory acidosis
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A decreased serum osmolality and decreased serum sodium is a sign of
Definition
hypo-osmolar balance
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sigmoid colostomy makes
Definition
formed intermittent stools
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Breathing in a child is a source of
Definition
insensible water loss
Term
Tighten the abs and glutes when
Definition
moving a patient
Term
Distended neck veins are a sign of
Definition
fluid volume excess
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Injecting a solution in the rectum and holding for a specific period of time is
Definition
Retention enema
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The measure of nitrogen output subtracted from nitrogen input. Blood urea nitrogen can be used in estimating
Definition
nitrogen balance
Term
Loss of H20 & Electrolytes from ECF
Definition
FVD
Term
Low levels of hemoglobin affects the ability of blood to
Definition
transport O2 to tissues
Term
Edema extended neck veins cardiac, renal failure excess NA and hypertonic enemas slow emptying of hand veins SOB & crackles
Definition
EXCESS of fluids
Term
TPN at home check for
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hypoglycemia and tachycardia
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Harris flush is for
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flatus
Term
Return Flow Enema is effective due to
Definition
flat abdomen
Term
NREM decreases
Definition
BP
Term
Hypertonic enema adds
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fluid bulk
Term
Short urethras are found
Definition
In young children
Term
PO2 measures
Definition
venous blood O2
Term
Decreased folic acid causes
Definition
weakness
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0.45% NS is a __________ solution
Definition
hypotonic solution
Term
Respiratory patients have
Definition
Intercostal retractions
Term
3 enemas will cause
Definition
H20 intoxication
Term
Causes erythropoiesis production
Definition
Hypoxia
Term
Steroids cause
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fluid imbalance
Term
When do you do postural drainage
Definition
before meals
Term
1.5 -2 Neuromuscular & cardiac. Cell reproduction <=loss of muscle control, disorientation, tetany, convulsion & Diarrhea =Chocolate-dry beans-green leafy veg-meat
Definition
Mg
Term
3.5-5.5 H20 balance in ICF, skeletal and cardiac muscle activity, control by insulin with aldosterone <= confusion, lethargy, large abdomen, ^urine shallow respirations, irregular pulses Food=Meat-Veg-Fruits
Definition
K+
Term
95-105 Goes where Na goes. Gastric juices <=muscle cramps & anorexia food  = Fruits-Veg-Salty foods
Definition
Cl
Term
You need to breath into a paper bag due to
Definition
Respiratory Alkalosis
Term
Universal donor
Definition
O+
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Universal recipient
Definition
AB+
Term
Aldosterone regulates
Definition
Na
Term
Diabetes inspidus increases
Definition
Na
Term
_____________ cause hypervolemia
Definition
D5LR
Term
______________ causes Na & H20 imbalance & ^ Na
Definition
Glucocortoid
Term
Rehydrate cells of pts with severe cellular dehydration with
Definition
0.45%
Term
Aldosterone regulates
Definition
Na
Term
Diabetes insipidus
Definition
^ Na
Term
When given lasix check for
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postural hypotension
Term
Hypoxia's early sign is
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confusion
Term
Is inhaled and exhaled per breath
Definition
Tidal volume
Term
Polycythemia is
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^ HCT
Term
Priority for TPN is
Definition
check electrolytes
Term
Decrease protein you will decrease
Definition
total lymphocyte count
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Gases move from the blood to the lungs and aleveoli
Definition
Diffusion
Term
Stage III is where _________ occurs
Definition
sleepwalking
Term
Necessary states of consciousness that allow the body to renew and restore itself on a regular basis
Definition
rest & sleep
Term
A series of processes by which humans take in and deliver oxygen to all tissues of the body for their growth, maintenance, and repair
Definition
oxygenation
Term
Food that provide all the essential amino acids needed by the body
Definition
complete proteins
Term
Nutrition, elimination, oxygenation, rest/sleep, fluid and electrolyte balance, activity and mobility
Definition
The 6 foundational concepts fundamental to good nursing care
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Compounds required by the body and obtainable through various food sources, including protein
Definition
amino acids
Term
The energy required by a person to function at the lowest or most basic level of cellular function
Definition
basal metabolic rate (BMR)
Term
Organic or chemical compounds made of carbon and hydrogen and o2
Definition
carbohydrates
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Processes involving the conversion of complex substances into simpler substances for energy
Definition
catabolic reactions
Term
The amount of heat needed to raise the temp. of one gram of water one degree Celsius
Definition
calorie
Term
A substance found in saturated fats
Definition
cholesterol
Term
All the processes that turn or convert protein into living tissue
Definition
anabolic reactions
Term
Chemical compounds that act as catalysts in digestion to break down the more complex substances in foods into simple substances
Definition
enzymes
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A Calorie, or the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of one kilogram of water one degree Celsius
Definition
kilocalorie
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Minerals required by the body in the amounts greater than 100mg daily
Definition
macrominerals
Term
Nutrients required by the body in smaller amounts including vitamins and minerals
Definition
micronutrients
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Minerals required by the body in amounts more than 100 mg daily
Definition
microminerals
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Nutrients required by the body in smaller amounts including carbohydrates, proteins and lipids
Definition
macronutrients
Term
inorganic micronutrients that help regulate enzyme metabolism, facilitating in the transfer of chemical substances across cell membranes and play an important role in maintaining the health of nerves and muscles
Definition
minerals
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