VH Final Flashcards
(106 cards)
1
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Cerebral palsy
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Motor disability caused by a non-progressive disturbance in the motor center of the brain
2
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Seizure where child cries out, falls to the floor, becomes rigid and then convulsion.
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Grand mal
3
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_____ provides protection for internal organs.
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Muskuloskeletal system
4
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2 major divisions of the human skeleton.
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Axial & Appendicular skeleton
5
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Hinge joint is found _____.
A
Elbow, knee, fingers and ankle
6
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Joints of the radial & carpal bones are in the _______.
A
Wrist
7
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Functional scoliosis is caused by ______.
A
Poor posture
8
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The sympathetic nervous system is part of _____.
A
Autonomic nervous system
9
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When assessing a client with a tumor within the Medulla Oblongata, the nurse notes which abnormal finding?
A) inability to smile
B) absent gag reflex
C) loss of sensation to the face
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B
10
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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) also known as ______ & _______.
A
Crohn’s disease & Ulcerative colitis
11
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Sanguineous exudate
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Bloody drainage
12
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Culturally competent care is the process of ______.
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Delivering care that is based on knowledge
13
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Ethnocentrism is associated with ______.
A
Stereotypes, biases & prejudices
14
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Disparities in health outcomes between the rich and poor clients illustrate.
A) the attribution of illness to natural, impersonal, and biological forces
B) influence of socioeconomic factors in morbidity and mortality
C) biological and sociocultural health risks
A
B
15
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Culture
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- Learned & transmitted beliefs
- Information & values that shape attitudes & generate meaning among groups
16
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Western cultures consider the cause of illness to be ______.
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Abnormalities in the structure & function of body organs
17
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The scientific method
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Systemic procedure that seeks to limit error & eliminate bias
18
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Parkinson’s disease
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Resting tremor, bradykinesia and rigidity
19
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S-shaped curvature of the spine is _____.
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Scoliosis
20
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6 bones of the cranium
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Frontal, 2 parietal, 2 temporal, and occipital
21
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Gout is due to ______
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Decrease excretion of uric acid and salts
22
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What is the largest part of the brain?
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Cerebrum
23
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MS is defined as _____
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Progressive demyelination of nerve fibers of the peripheral nervous system
24
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3 layers between the skull and the brain.
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Dura mater
Arachnoid mater
Pia mater
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What is CSF? What is it composed of?
Colorless, odorless fluid containing glucose, O2, H2O, CO2, leukocytes & protein
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Having the client walk on heels and then on the toes to test for balance. Is a technique to assess the ______.
Cerebrum
27
Name the parts of the urinary system.
2 kidneys
2 ureters
1 bladder
1 urethra
28
Multiculturalism
Maintaining of his/her culture & interacting peacefully with people of other cultures
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Inflammatory disease also known as ______
IBD
Crohn's disease &
Ulcerative colitis
30
A peptic ulcer occurs in ______
Lower end of the esophagus, stomach, or duodenum
31
How can a nurse prevent unconscious discriminatory behaviour?
By not acting on his/her prejudices
32
Aboriginal people generally have a higher health risk than a non-Aboriginal canadian for all of the following EXCEPT
A) Tuberculosis
B) Dyslexia
C) Diabetes
B
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The right atmosphere of the brain receives _____ & controls _______ of the body.
Information;
| The left side
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Connects the CNS to visceral organs such as the heart, stomach and intestines.
Autonomic nervous system
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Scratchiness and pink discoloration of the eye
Conjunctivitis
36
Two complaints of Meniere's Disease
Tinnitus and episodic vertigo
37
A tumor in what part of the brain may cause blindness
Occipital nerve
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Phlebotomy is an ongoing treatment for a person with a _______ diagnosis.
Polycythemia vera
39
Hypoxia is caused by reduced numbers of ________ in the blood.
Erythrocytes
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You need to _____ and add ______ to your diet if you have diverticulitis.
Drink lots of water;
| Fiber
41
Bell's Palsy is a chronic condition.
| True/False
False
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Bell's palsy is a chronic condition.
| True or False
False
43
Bladder feels moderately distended with _______ cc and feels uncomfortable with ______ cc.
300cc;
| 450cc
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Regarding the Skeleton, the area with the greatest mobility is the __________.
Cervical vertebrae
45
High carbohydrate diet and increased fluid would cause _____.
Gout
46
Osteoarthritis is also known as the _______ disease.
"wear and tear"
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2 types of CVA's
Ischemic & hemorrhagic
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Virulence
Ability to produce disease
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Hemolytic Anemia is caused by _____
Chronic premature destruction of RBC
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The Snellen chart is a simple screening tool for _____
Assessing visual acuity
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Myringotomy or tympanotomy may be treatment for _____.
Otitis media
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A patient with Meniere's disease should eat a ______ free or _____ diet.
Na; Na reduced
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A symptom of chronic progression of glaucoma
Tunnel vision
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A person developing cataracts would report that eyesight has ______.
Visual images that are blurred or cloudy
55
What did you learn about Multiple sclerosis?
2 possible answers
A. A progressive demyelination of nerve fibers of the peripheral nervous system
B. An auto-immune disorder that attacks the myelin sheath, etiology unknown
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4 signs and symptoms of a CVA
1) focal muscle weakness
2) ocular changes
3) bowel/bladder weakness
4) Incontinence, gait instability, and spasticity
57
FNHA perspective on health & wellness, diagram 6 circles. What are the 4 important facets of a healthy, well & balanced life listed in the second circle.
1) Mental
2) Spiritual
3) Physical
4) Emotional
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Diagram of 6 circles, what are the 4 overarching values listed in the third circle?
Respect
Relationships
Responsibility
Wisdom
59
Where does GERD happen?
Stomach acid flows back into the esophagus
60
Who is at greater risk of drveloping Osteoporosis?
Small boned and thin women under 127 lbs
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Does IBD resolve without treatment?
No
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Osteoarthritis & osteoporosis are both diseases of ____ caused by decreased ______.
The bone;
| Bone density
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A TIA is a warning sign of _____
Stroke
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Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and Bell's Palsy are ALL incurable.
| True or False
False
65
A person with sensorineural hearing loss often have irreversible hearing loss that may not be corrected by the use of hearing aids.
True or False
True
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Presbycusis is the term for _____ associated with the aging process.
Hearing loss
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An infection transmitted from 1 person to another is a ______.
Communicable disease
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Nosocomial infection or iatrogenic infection is a hospital acquired infection.
True or False
True
69
The main site of absorption of nutrients
Small intestine
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A protrusion of the stomach through the esophageal hiatus of the diaphragm into the mediastinal cavity
Hiatal Hernia
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Hiatal hernia is chronic/acute.
Chronic
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Heliobactor pylori
A bacterial infection
| Associated with peptic ulcer disease
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IBD
A chronic illness characterized by exacerbations and remissions
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Crohn's disease
Chronic inflammatory bowel disease
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Someone who suffers from Ulcerative colitis should avoid _____ & _______
Drinking alcohol&spicy food
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4 signs and symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis
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Fatigue & malaise
Blurred vision
Tremors
Clumsiness, numbness and/or tingling of an arm or leg
Mood swings are common
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5 signs and symptoms of CVA
1) Unilateral weakness or numbness (leg, arm, face)
2) Dysphagia
3) Difficulty with speech (speaking or understanding)
4) Mental confusion
5) Severe headache
6) Impaired walking or coordination
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Describe nursing management of MS (at least two)
1) Nursing care is aimed at maintaining independence
2) Encourage rest and exercise as tolerated
3) Refer to physiotherapy and occupational therapy for individual needs
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Hematuria
Blood in the urine
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Renal calculi is also known as _____.
Kidney stones
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Pivot joints
Permit movement of one bone articulating with a ring or notch of another bone, which articulates with the radial notch of the ulna (ie. Head of the radius)
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At what level is the greatest mobility of the neck
C4-5 or C5-6
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The ____ joins the radius and the carpal bones
Wrist
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Gout
A painful metabolic disorder involving an inflammatory reaction in the joints
Ie. Feet, hands, elbows, ankles and knees
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The nervous system is divided into what 3 systems
Central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous system
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Occipital area is for ____
Vision
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Cerebellum is for ____
Helping with balance
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Brain stem/spinal cord is for _____
Swallowing and gag reflex
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CVA
A prolonged interruption in the flow of blood through an artery supplying the brain
90
MS is an auto-immune, progressive disorder of the nervous system.
True or False
True
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Glaucoma
A group of ocular conditions characterized by optic nerve damage
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_______ is one of the leading cause of blindness in the world and can occur at any age.
Glaucoma
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_________ damage is related to the IOP caused by congestion of aqueous humour in the eye.
Optic nerve damage
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Earliest symptoms of cataracts
Seeing a halo around lights
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Cataracts
A condition where the lens, that is normally clear, becomes opaque
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Sensorineural loss will not benefit from ____________.
Hearing aides
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Meniere's disease
A disorder of the inner ear that is caused by fluctuations in the production or reabsorption of fluid normally present in the inner ear
98
Polycythemia vera
An abnormal increase in the number of circulating RBCs, WBCs, and platelets (especially high RBC levels)
99
Ethno-cultural Diversity/multiculturalism
Someone who has achieved and maintains his/her culture and interact peacefully with people of other cultures
100
Ethnocentrism
Tendency to view ones own way of life as more valuable or superior than others'
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Cultural imposition
Use their own values and ways of life as the absolute guides in providing services to clients and interpreting their behaviours
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Generalizations about any particular group that prevent further assessment of unique characteristics
Stereotypes
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When a person acts on his or her prejudices; treating people unfairly on the basis of their group membership
Discrimination
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Specific actions and an attitude whereby one group exerts power over others on the basis of either skin color or racial heritage.
Racism
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You should not assume that _____ is valued equally across groups
Pain relief
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Alcohol and substance abuse is common in all indigenous communities.
False.
Not all! But in some indigenous communities it is.
