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A patient's blood pressure is consistently measured at 150/95 mmHg. According to the definitions provided, what condition does this indicate?
A patient's blood pressure is consistently measured at 150/95 mmHg. According to the definitions provided, what condition does this indicate?
Hypertension
A doctor assesses a patient's abdomen by tapping on the surface. This technique is known as what?
A doctor assesses a patient's abdomen by tapping on the surface. This technique is known as what?
Percussion
What position requires a patient to lie on their back with their legs supported in stirrups?
What position requires a patient to lie on their back with their legs supported in stirrups?
Lithotomy position
If a person's weight is 25% greater than their ideal body weight, would they be classified as overweight or obese?
If a person's weight is 25% greater than their ideal body weight, would they be classified as overweight or obese?
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A patient is being fed through a tube inserted directly into their stomach via an incision. What is the medical term for this method of feeding?
A patient is being fed through a tube inserted directly into their stomach via an incision. What is the medical term for this method of feeding?
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What is the medical term for the infrequent or difficult passing of stools?
What is the medical term for the infrequent or difficult passing of stools?
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A patient is lying on their stomach during an examination, with their face to the side. What is this position called?
A patient is lying on their stomach during an examination, with their face to the side. What is this position called?
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What is the term for using a stethoscope to listen to body sounds?
What is the term for using a stethoscope to listen to body sounds?
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Study Notes
Hypertension and Hypotension
- Hypertension: High blood pressure; over 140 mmHg systolic pressure and/or above 90 mmHg diastolic pressure for at least 2 readings, 30 days apart.
- Hypotension: Low blood pressure; systolic pressure below 100 mmHg or diastolic pressure below 60 mmHg.
- Normotension: Normal blood pressure; average blood pressure (BP) is 120/80 mmHg (in adults).
Assessing the Body
- Inspection: Assessing the body by using sight.
- Palpation: Examining the body by using touch.
- Percussion: Tapping body parts to produce sounds.
- Auscultation: Listening to body sounds using a stethoscope.
Body Positions
- Dorsal/Supine: Lying on the back.
- Fowler's: Lying on the back with the head of the bed elevated at various angles.
- Lithotomy: Lying on the back with legs supported in stirrups at a 90-degree angle.
- Genupectoral/Knee-Chest: Kneeling position with the torso at a 90-degree angle to the hips.
- Lateral: Lying on the side.
- Sim's: Semi-prone, side-lying position.
- Prone: Lying on the abdomen with the face turned to the side (also called face-lying position).
Nutritional Status
- Overweight: Body weight 10% greater than ideal body weight (IBW).
- Obesity: Body weight 20% greater than IBW.
- Dehydration: Fluid loss; insufficient fluids.
Feeding Methods
- Gastric gavage/Nasogastric tube feeding (NGT): Feeding a client through a tube inserted into the stomach via the nose.
- Gastric lavage: Irrigation of the stomach through a nasogastric tube
- Gastrostomy feeding: Feeding a client through a tube directly into the stomach through an abdominal incision.
- Jejunostomy feeding: Feeding a client through a tube inserted into the jejunum through an abdominal incision.
Bowel Function
- Defecation: Expulsion of feces from the rectum (also called bowel movement).
- Constipation: Passage of small, hard, dry stool or no stool passage over a period of time.
- Diarrhea: Frequent passage of watery stools.
- Fecal impaction: Collection of hardened, putty-like feces in the folds of the rectum.
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Test your knowledge of essential medical terms and conditions with this quiz. From blood pressure classifications to anatomical positions, assess your understanding of key concepts in healthcare. Perfect for students and professionals in the medical field.
