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10/03/2017

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Term
nil per os
Definition
Another way of saying “Nothing by Mouth”
(Hint: NPO)
Term
Below
Definition
The collection bag must be kept _______ the bladder to prevent back flow and contamination of bladder.
Term
Restraints
Definition
-used to ensure patient safety
-requires physicians order
Term
Acknowledge
Definition
What does A in AIDET stand for
Term
Introduce
Definition
What does I in AIDET stand for
Term
Duration
Definition
What does D in AIDET stand for
Term
Explanation
Definition
What does E in AIDET stand for?
Term
Thanks
Definition
What does T in AIDET stand for
Term
Open ended questions
Definition
When taking a patient’s history what kind of question technique is best?
Term
Onset
Definition
This type of questioning has to do with time

Ex: how did it start? What happened? When did it first trouble you?
Term
Duration
Definition
Type of questioning ex:
Have you ever experienced it before? Has it been continuous? Does it bother you all the time?
Term
Specific location
Definition
Type of question ex:
Where does it hurt? Can you put your finger where it hurts the most? Does it hurt anywhere else?
Term
Quality of pain
Definition
type of question ex:
What does it feel like? Sharp, stabbing pain? Dull ache? How severe is it?
Term
What aggravates
Definition
Type of question ex: what seems to make it worse? When is it worse? Is it worse after meals?
Term
What alleviates
Definition
Type of question ex: what has helped in the past? Does that still help? What seems to help now? Does the time of day make a difference?
Term
Immobilize
Definition
We don’t restraint, we __________
Term
Orthopnea
Definition
The inability to breathe when recumbent
Term
Morning
Definition
When is body temperature lowest?
Term
96.8° - 99.8°
Definition
Normal oral temperature range
Term
.5 - 1° higher
Definition
How does rectal temperature different from oral temperature?
Term
.5 - 1° lower
Definition
How does axillary temperature differ from oral temperature?
Term
Anything above 100.4° orally
or 101.4° rectally
Definition
What is a fever orally or rectally?
Term
Beats per minute (BPM)
Definition
How is pulse measured?
Term
Tachycardia
Definition
And abnormally rapid pulse, greater than 100 bpm
Term
Bradycardia
Definition
An abnormally slow pulse, below 60 BPM
Term
Radial artery
Definition
Which pulse point is at the base of the thumb on AP wrist
Term
Carotid artery
Definition
Which artery is lateral to esophagus?
Term
Pedal
Definition
Which pulse point is instep of foot?
Term
Apical
Definition
Which pulse point is apex of heart?
Term
12-20 breaths/min
Definition
What is the normal range of respiration?
Term
95-119 mm
Definition
What is the normal systolic pressure range?
Term
60-79 mm
Definition
What is the normal diastolic blood pressure range?
Term
95-100%
Definition
What is normal value range of the pulse oximeter?
Term
Hypotension
Definition
low blood pressure
Term
.6-1.3 mg/dL
Definition
What is the normal value of Creatinine in an adult?
Term
Creatinine
Definition
Metabolite associated with muscle mass
Term
Adult: 7-18 mg/dL
Definition
BUN (blood urea nitrogen)’s normal value for an adult
Term
8-20mg/dL
Definition
BUN (blood urea nitrogen)’s normal value for ages over 60.
Term
BUN: blood urea nitrogen
Definition
What’s the byproduct of protein metabolism?
Term
Hypertension
Definition
High blood pressure
Term
Systolic: 140-159 mm
Diastolic: 90-99mm
Definition
What are the hypertension ranges for stage 1 systolic and diastolic?
Term
Systolic: 160mm or more
Diastolic: 100mm or more
Definition
What are the hypertension ranges for stage 2 (systolic and diastolic)?
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