Shared Flashcard Set

Details

Health Assessment Test #3
Combination of Lectures
52
Nursing
Graduate
07/23/2011

Additional Nursing Flashcards

 


 

Cards

Term
CNS
Definition
-brain and spinal cord
-coordination and control
Term
PNS
Definition
-cranial and spinal nerves
-carries info to and from CNS
Term
autonomic nervous system
Definition
coordinates and regulates the internal organs of body
Term
basal ganglia system
Definition
extrapyramidal pathway and processing station between the cerebral motor cortex and the upper brainstem
-refine motor movements
Term
CN 1
Definition
Ofactory
Test for odor ID
Term
CN 2
Definition
-Optic
-Test for visual acuity, visual fields, opthalmologic examination
Term
CN 3, 4, 6
Definition
-oculomotor, trochlear, abducens
- EOM, PERRLA, drooping, accommodation
Term
CN 5
Definition
-Trigeminal
-massater and temporal muscle strength
-pain and sensation, corneal reflex
-atrophy, tremors
Term
CN 7
Definition
-Facial
-facial symmetry at rest and with movement
-test tongue for sweet and salty
Term
CN 8
Definition
-Acoustic
-test hearing, compare bone and air conduction (rhinne)
-lateralization (weber test)
Term
CN 9
Definition
-Glossopharyngeal
-gag reflex, swallow, bitter and sour
Term
CN10
Definition
Vagus
-swallowing and speech
-insepect uvula for symmetry
Term
CN 11
Definition
-Spinal accessory
-motor and muscle strength (shoulders and neck)
Term
CN 12
Definition
-Hypoglossal
-motor and tongue strength
-move tongue up down left and right and test for strength
-lingual speech sounds
Term
clonus
Definition
rhythmic oscillating movements
ankle
Term
nuchal rigidity
Definition
-pain and resistance to neck motion
-also sign of meningitis and intracranial hemorrhage
Term
brudzinski
Definition
involuntary flexion of the hips and knees when flexing neck
Term
kernig sign
Definition
pain in lower back and resistance to straightening the leg at the knee
Term
static problems
Definition
-develop at any age and do not get better or worse
-ex. nerve deafness, some trauma
Term
degenerative problems
Definition
function is lost and progressively worsens
Term
Isaac Set Test
Definition
name 10 items in each of 4 groups (fruits, animals, colors, towns)
Term
concussion symptoms
Definition
-dizziness or dazed look
-slurred speech
-slow motor/verbal responses
-irritability
-NV
-LOC
-amnesia
-deficits in coordination, memory, attention
Term
delirium tremens
Definition
- response to alcohol withdrawal
-increased vital signs, irritability, anxiety, restlessness, anorexia
Term
schizophrenia could be associated with:
Definition
-viral infection during pregnancy
-prenatal nutrition deficits
- perinatal complications
Term
chronic illness that can affect eyes
Definition
HTN
Diabetes
Glaucoma
IBD
Thyroid dysfunction
autoimmune diseases
HIV
Term
pterygium
Definition
abnormal growth of conjunctiva that extends over the cornea from the limbus
Term
pterygium
Definition
abnormal growth of conjunctiva that extends over the cornea from the limbus
Term
corneal arcus
Definition
composed of lipids deposited in the periphery of the cornea
Term
Menier's Disease
Definition
inner ear disorder that affects hearing and balance
Term
xerostomia
Definition
dry mouth
Term
opaque
Definition
no transillumination
Term
Anthropometric measurements
Definition
1. standing height
2. weight
3. BMI
4. Waist circumferance
5. waist hip ratio
6. Triceps skinfold test/mid upper arm circumference
Term
macronutrients
Definition
-required in large amounts
-carbs, protein, fat
-provide calories needed to produce energy
Term
Functions of proteins
Definition
1. Building and maintaining tissues
2. Regulating internal water and acid-base balance
3. Acting as a precursor for enzymes, Ab, and several hormones
Term
Fatty acids
Definition
-main source of linoleic acid (omega 7) and alpha linolenic acid (omega 3)
-essential for normal growth and developement
Term
functions of fat
Definition
1. synthesis and regulation of certain hormones
2. maintain of tissue structure
3. nerve impulse transmission
4. Memory storage
5. energy metabolism
Term
micronutrients
Definition
-substances that are required and stored in small quantities by the body
-ex. vitamins, minerals, electrolytes
-essential for growth, development, metabolic processes
Term
micronutrients metabolized by the body
Definition
Vit K and biotin (intestinal organisms)
Vit D (cholesterol)
Niacin (synthesized from tryptophan)
Term
fxns of water
Definition
1. provide turgor to body tissues
2. alter configuration of substances for metabolic processes
3. transport body nutrients and wastes
4. Maintain stable body temp
Term
fxns of water
Definition
1. provide turgor to body tissues
2. alter configuration of substances for metabolic processes
3. transport body nutrients and wastes
4. Maintain stable body temp
Term
BMR
Definition
-Basal Metabolic Rate
-REE measured soon after awakening in the morning
Term
nutrient deficiencies in vegetarians
Definition
protein
calcium
iron
Vit B12
Vit D
Term
growth
Definition
-increase in size of organ or person
-depends on sequence of endocrine, genetic, constitutional, environmental, and nutritional influences
Term
brain growth
Definition
peaks fetus/ early infancy
Term
skeleton growth
Definition
peak fetus, infancy, and adolescence
Term
muscle
Definition
peaks in fetus and adolescence
Term
adipose growth
Definition
peaks infancy and adolescence
Term
lymphoid growth
Definition
peaks age 10-12
Term
neural growth
Definition
peaks age 4-14
Term
genital growth
Definition
peaks adolescence
Term
order of sexual maturation in girls
Definition
breast
pubic hair
menarche
Term
order of sexual maturation in boys
Definition
genital development
pubic hair
ejaculation
Supporting users have an ad free experience!