NUFT 204 Q&A Exam Bundle

epidermis top layer of skin dermis inner layer of skin + collagen dermal-epidermal junction separates dermis and epidermis names for pressure ulcers pressure sore, decubitus ulcer, or bed sore tissue ischemia death of skin bc lack of blood flow blanching skin goes pale when pressed th...

primary role of arteries: carry blood away from the heart primary role of veins: carry blood to the heart ______ contain oxygen rich blood arteries what produces S1? closure of AV valves (mitral and tricuspid; *remember, they close alphabetically! mitral before tricuspid) what produces S...

What body systems work together to supply oxygen to the body? Cardiovascular and respiratory What is the major function of the lungs? Continuous gas exchange between inspired air and blood in the pulmonary circulation What are the 3 steps of respiration? 1. Ventilation 2. Perfusion 3. Diffus...

Cultural Assimilation process that occurs when a minority group, living as a part of the dominant group within a culture, loses the cultural characteristics that made it different Cultural Blindness the process of ignoring differences in people and proceeding as though the differences do not exis...

define temperature: difference between heat produced & heat lost define pulse: palpable bounding of blood flow _______ represents the minimum amount of pressure exerted on the arteries diastolic pressure core temperature measurement sites (6) - rectum - tympanic membrane - temporal artery...

When working with an older adult who is hearing-impaired, the use of which techniques would improve communication? (Select all that apply.) 1. Check for needed adaptive equipment. 2. Exaggerate lip movements to help the patient lip read. 3. Give the patient time to respond to questions .4. Keep...

Inspection the process of performing deliberate, purposeful, observations in a systematic manner Palpation using the sense of touch, the hands and fingers are sensitive tools that can assess skin temperature, turgor, texture, and moisture, as well as vibrations within the body and shapes or struc...

7 parts of health history "1.Biographical data 2.Reason for seeking care - C/C 3.Current health or history of current illness - HPI (history of present illness 4.Past health 5.Family history 6.Review of systems - Head to toe 7.Functional assessment or ADLs " Examples of Biographical da...