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Heat stroke Continued exposure to extreme heat that raises the core body temperature to 40.5° C (105° F) or higher. Hyperthermia Situation in which body temperature exceeds the set point. Pyrexia Abnormal elevation of the temperature of the body above 37° C (98.6° F) because of disease; same as fever. Pyrogens Substances that cause a rise in body temperature, as in the case of bacterial toxins. Tympanic membrane The thin, semitransparent, oval-shaped membrane that separates the middle ear from the external ear
Apical pulse Heartbeat as listened to with the bell or diaphragm of a stethoscope placed on the apex of the heart. Arrhythmia variation from the normal heartbeat Asystole cardiac standstill or arrest; absence of heartbeat Bradycardia Slower-than-normal heart rate; heart contracts fewer than 60 times/min. Dysrhythmia Deviation from the normal pattern of the heartbeat.
Eupnea Normal respirations that are quiet, effortless, and rhythmical. Orthopnea Abnormal condition in which a person must sit or stand to breathe comfortably. Tachypnea Abnormally rapid rate of breathing Hypoxemia Low levels of arterial oxygen Auscultatory gap Disappearance of sound when obtaining a blood pressure; typically occurs between the first and second Korotkoff sounds.
Cardiac output Volume of blood expelled by the ventricles of the heart, equal to the amount of blood ejected at each beat multiplied by the number of beats in the period of time used for computation (usually 1 minute). Diastole/diastolic Pertaining to diastole, or the blood pressure at the instant of maximum cardiac relaxation; the pressure of the blood in the arteries when the heart is filling Hypertension Disorder characterized by an elevated blood pressure persistently exceeding 120/ mm Hg. Hypotension Abnormal lowering of blood pressure that is inadequate for normal perfusion and oxygenation of tissues. Korotkoff sounds Sound heard during the taking of blood pressure using a sphygmomanometer and stethoscope.
Heat exhaustion Abnormal condition caused by depletion of body fluid and electrolytes resulting from exposure to intense heat or the inability to acclimatize to heat. Systole/systolic Pertaining to or resulting from ventricular contraction. Back channeling Active listening technique that prompts a respondent to continue telling a story or describing a situation. Involves use of phrases such as "Go on," "Uh-huh," and "Tell me more." Subjective data Information gathered from patient statements; the patient's feelings and perceptions. Not verifiable by another except by inference. Assessment the deliberate and systematic collection of data about a patient
Functional health patterns Method for organizing assessment data based on the level of patient function in specific areas (e.g., mobility) Review of systems a systematic approach for collecting subjective information from patients about the presence or absence of health-related issues in each body system Nursing health history Data collected about a patient's present level of wellness, changes in life patterns, sociocultural role, and mental and emotional reactions to illness. Objective data Information that can be observed by others; free of feelings, perceptions, prejudices. Affect and mood How a person appears to others
Malignant epithelial cell tumor that begins as a papule and enlarges peripherally, developing a central crater that erodes, crusts, and bleeds. Metastasis is rare. Bulla A large vesicle or blister Cyanosis Bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes caused by an excess of deoxygenated hemoglobin in the blood or a structural defect in the hemoglobin molecule. Cyst A closed sac having a distinct membrane and developing abnormally in a cavity or structure of the body Dehydration Excessive loss of water from the body tissues accompanied by a disturbance of body electrolytes. Dermatitis
Inflammation of the skin Desquamation To peel off in scales Eczema (atopic dermatitis) An inflammatory condition of the skin characterized by redness, itching, and oozing vesicular lesions which become scaly, crusted, or hardened Edema Abnormal accumulation of fluid in interstitial spaces of tissues Erythema Redness or inflammation of the skin or mucous membranes that is a result of dilation and congestion of superficial capillaries; sunburn is an example. Excoriation Injury to the surface of the skin caused by abrasion.
A highly malignant tumor that starts in melanocytes of normal skin or moles and metastasizes rapidly and widely Nevus (nevi) A congenital or acquired usually highly pigmented area on the skin that is either flat or raised (mole) Nodule A small mass of rounded or irregular shape Pallor Unnatural paleness or absence of color in the skin Papule A small solid usually conical elevation of the skin Petechiae Tiny purple or red spots that appear on skin as minute hemorrhages within dermal layers. Pigmentation: coloration or presence of pigment
Plaque A localized abnormal patch on a body part or surface Pressure ulcer (decubitus) Inflammation, sore, or ulcer in the skin over a bony prominence. Pruritus Symptom of itching; an uncomfortable sensation leading to the urge to scratch Pustule A small circumscribed elevation of the skin containing pus and having an inflamed base Squamous cell carcinoma A carcinoma that is made up of or arises from squamous cells and usually occurs in areas of the body exposed to strong sunlight over many years
Hirsutism Excessive growth of hair of normal or abnormal distribution Clubbing Bulging of the tissues at the nail base caused by insufficient oxygenation at the periphery, resulting from conditions such as chronic emphysema and congenital heart disease. Lunula The whitish mark at the base of a fingernail Paronychia Inflammation of the tissues adjacent to the nail of a finger or toe usually accompanied by infection and pus formation Acromegaly Chronic metabolic condition caused by overproduction of growth hormone and characterized by gradual, marked enlargement and elongation of bones of the face, jaw, and extremities.
Buccal mucosa Inner lining of the cheeks Accommodation Adjustment of eye for various distances whereby it is able to focus the image of an object on the retina by changing the curvature of the lens Bulbar conjunctiva The covering over your eyeball that protects the white of your eye Inner & outer canthus Inner & outer corner of the eye Cataract Abnormal progressive condition of the lens of the eye characterized by loss of transparency Conjunctivitis
Extraocular movements (EOM's) Contraction of the muscles produce movement of the eyes within the orbit Glaucoma Abnormal condition of elevated pressure within an eye caused by obstruction of the outflow of aqueous humor. If untreated, it often results in peripheral visual loss, decreased visual acuity with difficulty adapting to darkness, and a halo effect around lights. Hyperopia farsightedness Iris Colored tissue at front of eye that contains pupil in the center Lacrimal apparatus System involved in production and conduction of tears Lens
Clear, curved structure at the front of the eye behind the pupil Lid lag Static condition where upper eyelid is higher than normal while eye is in downgaze Macular degeneration Progressive disorder in which the macula (the specialized portion of the retina responsible for central vision) degenerates as a result of aging and loses its ability to function efficiently. First signs include blurring of reading matter, distortion or loss of central vision, sensitivity to glare, and distortion of objects Myopia Nearsightedness Nystagmus An involuntary, rhythmic oscillation of the eyes OD Right eye
