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Radiation
transfer of heat from the surface of one object to the surface of another without contact btwn the 2 objects, mostly in the form of infrared radiation
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Conduction
transfer of heat from one molecule to a molecule of lower temp with contace
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convection
dispersion of heat by air currents
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evaporation/vaporization
continuous vaporization of moisture from the respiratory tract and from the musosa of the mouth and from the skin
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intermittent fever
body temp alternates at regular intervals btwn periods of dever and periods of normal or submoral temperatures
ex. malaria
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remittent fever
a wide range of temperature fluctuations occurs over a 24 hr period all of which are above normal (more than 3.6 deg)
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relapsing fever
short febrile periods of a few days are interspered with periods of 1 or 2 days of mormal temperature.
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constant fever
the body temp fluctuates minimally but always remains above normal
ex typhoid fever
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Fever Onset CHILL PHASE
- increased heart rate
- increased resp rate and depth
- shivering
- pallid, cold skin
- complaints of feeling cold
- cyanotic nail beds
- gooseflesh appearance of skin
- cessation of sweating
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Fever Course PLATEAU PHASE
- absence of chills
- skin that feels wam
- photosensitivity
- glassy eyed appearance
- increased pulse and resp rates
- increased thirst
- mild to severe dehydration
- drowsiness, restlessness, delirium, or convulsions
- herpetic lesions of the mouth
- loss of appetitie (if the fever is prolonged)
- malaise, weakness, and aching muscles
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Fever Defervescence ABATEMENT/FLUSH PHASE
- skin that appears flushed and feels warm
- sweating
- dcreased shivering
- possible dehydration
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Nursing interventions for clients with fever
- monitor vitals signs
- assess skin color and temp
- monitor white blood cell count, HCT value, and other pertinent laboratory reports for indications of infection or dehydration
- measure intake and output
- reduce physical activity to limit heat production especially during the flush phase
- antipyretics as ordered
- provide oral hygiene to keep mucous membranes moist
- tepid sponge bath to increase heat loss through conduction
- provide dry clothing and bed linens
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Hypothermia
- decreased body temp less than 95 deg
- severe shivering at onset
- feelings of cold and chills
- pale, cool, waxy skin
- frostbite (discolored, blistered nose, fingers, toes)
- hypotension
- decreased urinary output
- lack of muscle coordination
- disorientation
- drowsiness progressing to coma
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Nursing interventions for clients with Hypothermia
- provide warm environment
- dry clothing
- warm blankets
- limbs close to body
- cover scalp with cap or turban
- warm oral or IV fluids
- warming pads
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cyanosis - cardiac and respiratory disease
conjunctiva of eyes (lining of eyelids), nail beds, lips, buccal mucosa. Palms and soles of feet in dark skinned people
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Jaundice - liver and gallbladder disease, anemia, hemolysis
scelera of eye, nail beds, mucous membranes and skin, posterior hard palate
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Pallor - anemia, inadequate blood or hemoglobin circulation resulting in reduction in tissue oxygenation
conjunctiva, oral mucous membranes, nail beds, palms and soles
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ecchymosis
bruises; bleeding into subcutaneous tissue
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hematoma
accumulation of blood in tissue or organ, note swelling
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petechiae
broken blood vessel, pin point hemorhages
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macule
flat, unelevated change in color; ie freckles, measles rash, port wine stain
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papule
raised, solid elevation of skin; ie mole, wart, acne
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vesicule
fluid filled, round, thin translucent mass filled with serous fluid or blood; ie chicken pox, burn blisters, poison ivy
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pustule
vesicule filled with pus; ie acne vulgaris, impetigo
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hirsutism
excessive, coarse hair on face and trunk; ovarian dysfunction
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telangiectasias
spider veins
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miosis
abnormal constriction of pupils
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mydriasis
abnormal dialation of pupils
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anisocoria
unequal pupils
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nystagmus
involuntary movement of eye
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Abdominal RUQ
- liver
- gallbladder
- duodenum
- head of pancreas
- right adrenal gland
- upper lobe of right kidney
- hepatic flexure of colon
- section of ascending colon
- section of transverse colon
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Abdominal LUQ
- left lobe of liver
- stomach
- spleen
- upper lobe of left kidney
- pancreas
- left adrenal gland
- splenic flesure of colon
- section of transverse colon
- section of descending colon
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Abdominal RLQ
- lower lobe of right kidney
- cecum
- appendix
- section of ascending colon
- right ovary
- right fallpian tube
- right ureter
- right spermatic cord
- part of uterus
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Abdominal LLQ
- lower lobe of left kidney
- sigmoid colon
- section of descending colon
- left ovary
- left fallopian tube
- left ureter
- left spermatic cord
- part of uterus
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Glasgow coma scale
Eye opening
- spontaneous 4
- to verbal command 3
- to pain 2
- no response 1
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Glasgow coma scale
Motor Response
- To verbal command 6
- to localized pain 5
- flexes and withdrawals 4
- flexes abnormally 3
- extends abnormally 2
- no response 1
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Glasgow coma scale
Verbal response
- oriented, converses 5
- disoriented, converses 4
- uses approriate words 3
- makes imcomprehensible
- sounds 2
- no response 1
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olfactory I
sensory - ask client to close eyes and identify different mild aromas
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optic II
sensory - read snellen chart, check visual fields by confrontation, and conduct opthalmoscopic exam
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oculomotor III
motor - assess 6 ocular movements
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trochlear IV
motor - assess 6 ocular movements
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Trigeminal V
Ophthalmic branch
- sensory - while client looks up, lightly touch lateral sclera fo the eye to elicit blink reflex.
- To test light sensation, have client close eyes, wipe a wisp of cotton over clients forehead and paranasal sinuses.
- To test deep sensation, use alternating blunt and sharp ends of a safety pin over same areas.
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Trigeminal V
Maxillary branch
sensory - assess skin sensation as for ophthalmic branch
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Trigeminal V
Mandibular branch
motor and sensory - ask client to clench teeth
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Abducens
motor - assess directions of gaze
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Facial VII
motor and sensory - ask client to smile, raise the eyebrows, frown, puff out cheeks, close eyes tightly. Ask client to id various tastes placed on tip and sides of tongue: sugar, salt, lemon juice, and quinine (bitter); id areas of taste
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Acoustic (auditory) VII
Vestibular branch
sensory - romber test
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Acoustic (auditory) VII
Cochlear branch
assess clients ability to hear spoken word and vibrations of tuning fork
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Glossopharyngeal IX
motor and sensory - apply tastes on posterior tongue for id. ask client to move tongue from side to side and up and down
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Vagus X
motor and sensory - assess with cranial nerve IX; assess clients speech for hoarseness
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Accessory XI
motor - ask client to shrug shoulders against resistance from your hands and turn head to side against resistance from your hand (repeat on other side)
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Hypoglossal XII
motor - ask client to protrude tongue at midline, then move it side to side
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sternocleidomastoid
client turns the head to one side against the resistance of your hand - repeat with the other side
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trapezius
client shrugs the shoulders against the resistance of your hands
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deltoid
client holds arm up and resists while you try to push it down
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biceps
client fully extends each arm and tries to flex it while you attempt to hold arm in extension
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triceps
client flexes each arm and then tries to extend it against your attempt to keep arm in flexion
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wrist and finger muscles
client spreads the fingers and resists as you attempt to push the fingers together
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grip strength
client grasps your index and middle fingers while you try to pull the fingers out
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hip muscles
client is supine, both legs extended; client raises one leg at a time while you attempt to hold it down
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hip abduction
client is supine, both legs extended. place your hands on the lateral surface of each knee; client spreads the legs apart against your resistance
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hip adduction
client is in same position as for hip abduction. place your hands btwn the knees; client brings the legs together against your resistance.
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hamstrings
client is supine, both knees bent. client resists while you attempt tp straighten the legs
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quadriceps
client is supine, knee partially extended; client resists while you attempt to flex the knee
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muscles of the ankles and feet
client resists while you attempt to dorsiflex the foot and again resists while you attempt to flex the foot
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Grading Muscle Strength
- 0:0% of normal strength; complete paralysis
- 1:10% of normal strength; no movement, contraction of muscle is palpable or visible
- 2:25% of normal strength; full muscle movement against gravity, with support
- 3:50% of normal strength; normal movement against gravity
- 4:75% of normal strength; normal full movement agaist gravity and against minimal resistance
- 5:100% of normal strength; normal full movement against gravity and against full resistance
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Flexion
- decreasing the angle of the joint (eg. bending the elbow, nodding head yes)
- move the head from the upright midline position forward so that the chin rests on the chest
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Extension
Increasing the angle of the joint (eg. straightening the arm at the elbow, nodding head yes)
move the head from the flexed position to the upright position
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Adduction
- movement of the bone toward the midline of the body
- move each arm from a position at the sides across the front of the body as far as possible. the elbow may be straight or bent.
- bring the fingers of hand together
- move thumb back to the palm of hand
- move leg back to the other leg and beyond in front of it
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Abduction
- movement of the bone away from the midline of the body
- move arm laterally from a resting position at the sides to a side position above the hear, palm of the hand either toward or away from the head
- spread the fingers apart
- extend thumb laterally
- move leg out to the side
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Circumduction
- movement of the distal part of the bone in a circle while the proximal end remains fixed
- move arm forward, up, back, and down in a full circle
- move leg backward, up, to the side, and down in a circle
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Supination
moving the bones of the forearm so that the palm of the hand faces upward when held in front of the body
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Pronation
moving the bones of the forearm so that the palm of the hand faces downward when held in front of the body
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Sensory, Motor, or Both
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- Oculomotor
- Trochlear
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- Abducens
- Facial
- Acoustic
- Glossopharyngeal
- Vagus
- Accessory
- Hypoglossal
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Cognitive Domain-knowing
6 Intellectual Abilities
- knowledge
- comprehension
- application
- analysis
- synthesis
- evaluation
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Affective Domain - Feeling
someones emotional response to a task
attitudes, values and emotion
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Psychomotor Domain - Doing
using skills involved in the learning process
skills
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