Using a draw sheet to pull a patient up in bed will help revent this

Also known as a fecal occult blood test

This method is used when performing a physical assessment so that no system is left behind.

Collection of air in the pleural space

The building blocks of amino acids (also my favorite item to talk about!)

Lacking this type of nutrient may put a patient at an increased risk for a pressure ulcer

Most nutrients and enzymes are absorbed here

If a patient has a cast on his lower extremity, the nurse should assess for this. It may determine if he has impaired circulation

The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide during cellular metabolism

This type or class of medication will increase urinary output

This stage wound has full-thickness tissue loss with tunneling, but no bone or muscle is exposed.

Obtaining this will allow the nurse to determine if a patient is retaining fluid

Poor skin turgor can predispose a patient to this; one of the leading causes of pressure ulcers

The sinoatrial node is the __________ of the heart

Patients need to avoid fried foods and meats this many hours before receiving general anesthesia

This type of dressing would be used on a necrotic wound

Polyunsaturated fatty acids will reduce this artery clogging agent

This is rounding of the fingertips;often found on patients with COPD

Clinical signs include respirations with retractions and dyspnea. Often patients with pneumonia have this

List a nursing intervention for Pediculosis Corporis (body lice)

This is a type of wound that is described as torn and jagged, and there is damage to the dermis and epidermis

A patient is urged to keep this; a tool to guide the healthcare team in finding the cause of constipation

Normal eardrum coloration

Movement of air in and out of the lungs

Signs of hypoventilation (3 total)