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22 Cards in this Set
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Histamine
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Is a chemical mediator released as part of the inflammatory response
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Suppuration
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Is the formation of pus by bacteria in an infected wound
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Which manifestations are indicative of systemic postoperative infection
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Lymph node enlargement and loss of appetite
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Why is heat applied to an area of inflammation
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Heat application causes vasodilation and increase blood flow to the affected area
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The nurse notes yellow pigmentation in the sclera of a dark-skinned pt. What action should the nurse take next.
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Since yellow pigmentation is normal for dark skinned people it's necessary to inspect the hard palate for yellowish tone.
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Which vitamin is needed for wound healing
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Vitamin C is needed for the synthesis of collagen material that is generated during wound healing
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When carbon monoxide is released in the enviroment, which physiological reaction occurs
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Carbon monoxide blocks oxygen uptake and reduces oxygen supply to the tissues. Hemoglobin absorbs carbon monoxide 200 times more readily than regular oxygen
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Substained noise at what level can lead to hearing loss
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Substained noise between 85 to 90 decibels can pose a danger to hearing
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Primary prevention
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Focuses on health promotion to encourage healthy lifestyles and prevent illness
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Secondary prevention
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Focuses on early detection and prompt intervention
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Tertiary prevention
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Focuses on restoration and rehabilitation to promote optimal functioning
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Subjective data
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Is the patient's personal perceptions of health problems
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Objective data
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Observations made directly by the data collector
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During extreme stress how do the adrenal glands react
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Stress places increased demands on the adrenal glands to produce hormones
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Reaction formation
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Is acting opposite to the way the individual feels
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Repression
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Is in unconscious mechanism that keeps information from entering consciousness where it can trouble the person
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Which gauge needle is used for intradermal injections
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25, 26, 27
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What is the correct way to administer ear gtts to a child under 3 yrs old.
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Pull the pinnea of the ear down and back.
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What is the preferred site for an intramuscular injection for a child under 3
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The vastus lateralis is the preferred site
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Ongoing assessment
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Happen repeatedly to determine the the specifics of a new problem and to identify new or overlooked problems
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Time-lapsed assessment
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Compares the clients current status to baseline data obtained sometime ago in the initial assessment.
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The physical exam of the abdomen should be in what order
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Observation, auscultation, percussion and palpatation
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