Terminology

Question 1

Approximation

Answer 1

Skin at edge of wound “glued” together.

Question 2

Sim’s Position

Answer 2

Pt on side with upper knee drawn forward and resting on bed. (used for perineum and anal assessment)

Question 3

REEDA (to evaluate healing)

Answer 3

Redness
Edema
Ecchymosis
Discharge
Approximation

Question 4

A deep linear separation of the skin that extends into the dermis.

Answer 4

Fissure

Question 5

Loss of superficial epidermis. It is moist and may bleed.

Answer 5

Erosion

Question 6

Loss of epidermis and dermis and may bleed

Answer 6

Ulcer

Question 7

Dried residue (serum, pus, blood) on the skin

Answer 7

Crust

Question 8

Lateral movement of a body part towards the midline

Answer 8

Adducttion

Question 9

Lateral movement of a body part away from the midline of the body.

Answer 9

Abduction

Question 10

Turning in a circular motion.

Answer 10

Circumduction

Question 11

To straighten a joint.

Answer 11

Extension

Question 12

To bend a joint

Answer 12

Flexation

Question 13

Nursing Process

Answer 13

ADPIE

Assessment,
Diagnosis,
Planning,
Implementation,
Evaluation

Question 14

1 inch = _____ cm

Answer 14

1 inch = 2.5 cm

Question 15

MAR

Answer 15

Medication Administration Record

Question 16

Increased thirst

Answer 16

Polydipsia

Question 17

Hypercapnia

Answer 17

Increased levels of CO2

Question 18

Hypocapnia

Answer 18

Decreased levels of CO2

Question 19

SBAR Communication

Answer 19

Situation
Background
Assessment
Recommendation

Question 20

Genu valgum

Answer 20

Knock knees

Question 21

Genu varum

Answer 21

Bowlegs

Question 22

Genu valgum

Answer 22

Knock knees

Question 23

Genu varum

Answer 23

Bowlegs

Question 24

Genu valgum

Answer 24

Knock knees

Question 25

Genu varum

Answer 25

Bowlegs

Question 26

Genu valgum

Answer 26

Knock knees

Question 27

Genu varum

Answer 27

Bowlegs

Question 28

Genu valgum

Answer 28

Knock knees

Question 29

Genu varum

Answer 29

Bowlegs

Question 30

Fulmer SPICES to obtain info from older adults

Answer 30

``` Sleep disorders, Problems eating/feeding, Incontinence, Confusion, Evidence of falls, Skin breakdown ```

Question 31

Ascities

Answer 31

What is the term for the collection of fluid in the peritoneal (abdominal) area?

Question 32

Borborygmi (Boar-Boar-Ig-Me

Answer 32

Loud, prolonged gurgles associated with hunger or increased GI motility.

Question 33

Nutritional Screening Nemonic - DETERMINE

Answer 33

``` Disease Eating poorly Tooth loss/mouth pain Economic hardship Reduced social contact Multiple meds Involuntary weight change Needs asst in self care Elder (over 80) ```