Neuro Diabetes Respiratory Cardiac Musculoskeletal
100
What is the Glasgow Coma Scale?
This scale is a way to determine level of consciousness.
100
What is Type 1 Diabetes?
This term describes a subcategory of diabetes that is characterized by an autoimmune disorder that attacks the pancreatic beta cells.
100
What is clubbing/barrel chest?
This physiological change occurs as a result of chronic hypoxemia.
100
What is left sided heart failure?
You walk into your patients room after seeing that they have gains 3 pounds over the last day. You auscultate their lungs and hear crackles. It is safe to assume what is going on.
100
What is walking?
This is an example of isometric and isotonic muscle contractions.
200
What are Jacksonian Seizures?
Type of seizure that begins in one place and gradually spreads to adjacent parts. Ex. Hands-->arms--> shoulder
200
Hemoglobin A1C represents how well the blood glucose level was maintained over 3 months. What is 6.5%
What does hA1C represent? This value describes an abnormal hA1C.
200
What are arterial blood gases?
These labs are the best indication of acid/base imbalances and hypoxemia.
200
What is peripheral arterial disease?
This patients leg is cool to touch, has no hair on it & has diminished pulses.
200
What is kyphosis?
This term describes abnormal curvature of the upper spin.
300
What is automatisms?
This term describes repetitive, non-purposeful activities.
300
What are polyuria, polydipsia & polyphagia?
This complication of diabetes is characterized by the 3 P's.
300
What is bronchoscopy?
When returning from this test, it is important to assess a patients gag reflex before they can eat or drink anything.
300
What is the Mean Arterial Pressure?
To find this value you multiple the diastolic x 2 + systolic and then divide it by 3.
300
What is Open Reduction Internal Fixation?
This type of surgery describes a bone fixed with internal rods/screws.
400
What is a transient ischemic attack?
This condition is described as a brief period of localized ischemia & the precursor to a CVA.
400
What is Regular Insulin?
This type of insulin can be given intravenously.
400
What is COPD?
The following s/s describe which respiratory disorder: retractions, postured breathing, clubbing of the fingers, pursed lip breathing & muscle wasting.
400
What is hypertension?
The following are common complications of what circulatory disorder: retinal edema, coronary artery disease, stroke & renal failure.
400
What is compartment syndrome?
This syndrome is a complication that can possible occur from a cast. It is characterized by increased pressure within a limited space that compromises circulation and function of the tissues in a confined area.
500
ischemic; What is t-PA?
This medication can be used to treat a _________ stroke and requires the patient to have exhibited symptoms within 3 hour of administration or the drug is contraindicated.
500
What is rapid acting insulin?
With this type of insulin you must have the meal in front of the patient because the onset is only 15 minutes.
500
What is Rifampin?
This drug has a normal side effect of orange body secretions.
500
What is oxygen, nitroglycerin, aspirin, morphine, beta blockers?
Treatment of a myocardial infarction.
500
What is osteoporosis?
This type of arthritis is caused because of a lack of calcium and Vitamin D in the diet. It is more common in women.






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