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Kaplan CNA
Midterm
35
Nursing
Undergraduate 1
04/08/2010

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Term
Body temperature may be affected by
Definition
hydration
Term
Rectal temp registers
Definition
1 degree higher than oral, 99.6
Term
which method is used on an unconscious pt to take temp
Definition
axillary
Term
tympanic is taken in the
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ear
Term
leave axillary therm in for
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10 mins
Term
the normal axillary temp is
Definition
97.6
Term
the pulse is counted by
Definition
palpating the artery
Term
the pulse
Definition
indicates how well the cardio system is working
Term
average pulse for female
Definition
65-80
Term
pulse is commonly taken at
Definition
radial artery
Term
blood pressure depends on
Definition
the force of the heart
Term
tool used to measure bp is
Definition
sygomomanometer
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BP is measures over the
Definition
brachial artery
Term
hypertension
Definition
HIGH blood pressure
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if pt cant be lifted onto bed pan,
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roll her on side then roll back onto pan
Term
when u care to someone with a urinary bag
Definition
secure to leg or abdomen
Term
when pt is in wheelchair attach bag to
Definition
frame
Term
when pt is ambulating u bag is carried
Definition
below the level of the bladder
Term
benign prostate hypertrophy can cause
Definition
urinary retention
Term
post op care for pt with a hysterectomy includes
Definition
monitor the catheter drainage
Term
a radial mastectomy includes removal of the
Definition
breast, muscles and axillary glands
Term
opening in the urethra
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meatus
Term
s and s of prostate cancer include all except
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reoccurring infection
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when u care for a pt who had prostate surgery report all except
Definition
pink drainage
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herpes is caused by
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virus
Term
body temp normally varies 1-4 degrees through out the day
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FALSE
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slight irregularity in the character of the pulse need NOT to be reported
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FALSE
Term
you should tell the pt that you are counting his respiration
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FALSE
Term
breathing is partially under voluntary control
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TRUE
Term
pulse can be felt where veins come close to the skin
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FALSE
Term
pulse is taked by preseing the artery over a bone
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FALSE
Term
a backrub is raoutine care of HS care
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TRUE
Term
a physican order is needed to use a roll
Definition
FALSE
Term
bridging may be used to keep heels free from pressure
Definition
TRUE
Term
an indwelling cather should be reppace daily
Definition
false
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