What are Kegals used for? - ANSWER stress incontinence training
technique
Things to observe for when ambulating a client who could potentially
pass out? - ANSWER weakness
pallor (Pale face)
dizziness
diareses
What are two early signs of colorectal cancer? - ANSWER 1. change is
bowel patterns
2. change in bowel characteristics
Output less than 400mL in 24 hours or low output is called? - ANSWER
oliguria (OH-NO its low)
______________: specifically used when client has one sided weakness
- ANSWER cane
What is the absence or less than 100mL of urine in 24 hours? -
ANSWER Anuria
common in dialysis patients
True or False?
you should not compare left and right pulse when assessing for
compartment syndrome. - ANSWER FALSE
what is the medical term for..
absence of urine less than 100mL - ANSWER anuria
What are the four purposes of physical assessment? - ANSWER 1. to
evaluate the client's physical condition
, 2. to detect early signs of developing health problems
3. to establish a baseline for further comparisons
4. to evaluate the client's responses to medical and nursing interventions
If a client has a cast on their lower arm, and you cannot access their
radial pulse for a comparison, where should you go? - ANSWER use
brachial pulse
what do you assess for compartment syndrome? - ANSWER pulses
temp
cap refill
swelling
color
mobility
Bivalved cast is split when... - ANSWER swelling is suspected
common with spine issues and injuries - ANSWER body cast
most common cast, extends from the joints above and below the injured
bone - ANSWER cylinder cast
proper sitting posture is? - ANSWER buttocks and upper thighs are base
of support
Braces
There are three types of braces. What are they and what are they used
for? - ANSWER 1. prophylactic- prevent further injury
2. functional- provides support and stability
3. rehab- after surgery has been performed and offers protection
squeezing a ball, extension and flexion of arms and wrists is important
so clients can... - ANSWER use ambulatory aides appropriately.
first aid measure for suspected sprains or fractures. - ANSWER
emergency splint
technique
Things to observe for when ambulating a client who could potentially
pass out? - ANSWER weakness
pallor (Pale face)
dizziness
diareses
What are two early signs of colorectal cancer? - ANSWER 1. change is
bowel patterns
2. change in bowel characteristics
Output less than 400mL in 24 hours or low output is called? - ANSWER
oliguria (OH-NO its low)
______________: specifically used when client has one sided weakness
- ANSWER cane
What is the absence or less than 100mL of urine in 24 hours? -
ANSWER Anuria
common in dialysis patients
True or False?
you should not compare left and right pulse when assessing for
compartment syndrome. - ANSWER FALSE
what is the medical term for..
absence of urine less than 100mL - ANSWER anuria
What are the four purposes of physical assessment? - ANSWER 1. to
evaluate the client's physical condition
, 2. to detect early signs of developing health problems
3. to establish a baseline for further comparisons
4. to evaluate the client's responses to medical and nursing interventions
If a client has a cast on their lower arm, and you cannot access their
radial pulse for a comparison, where should you go? - ANSWER use
brachial pulse
what do you assess for compartment syndrome? - ANSWER pulses
temp
cap refill
swelling
color
mobility
Bivalved cast is split when... - ANSWER swelling is suspected
common with spine issues and injuries - ANSWER body cast
most common cast, extends from the joints above and below the injured
bone - ANSWER cylinder cast
proper sitting posture is? - ANSWER buttocks and upper thighs are base
of support
Braces
There are three types of braces. What are they and what are they used
for? - ANSWER 1. prophylactic- prevent further injury
2. functional- provides support and stability
3. rehab- after surgery has been performed and offers protection
squeezing a ball, extension and flexion of arms and wrists is important
so clients can... - ANSWER use ambulatory aides appropriately.
first aid measure for suspected sprains or fractures. - ANSWER
emergency splint
