22 Questions
What is the purpose of noninvasive ventilation?
To maintain a positive airway pressure and improve alveolar ventilation
Where is the thirst-control mechanism located in the body?
Hypothalamus in the brain
Which hormone plays a role in fluid balance by influencing water excretion?
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
Which part of the brain primarily determines how a person feels about pain?
Limbic system
What electrolyte imbalance is characterized by 'water deficit' and hypertonicity?
Hypernatremia
Which system excretes carbonic acid to maintain acid-base balance?
Lungs
What theory of pain, proposed by Melzack and Wall, emphasizes the emotional and cognitive components of pain?
Gate-control theory
How does moderate exercise and fatigue affect sleep according to the text?
Promotes restful sleep
What is the role of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) in noninvasive ventilation?
To improve alveolar ventilation
What process inhibits pain impulses and triggers a protective reflex response?
Pain modulation
In the context of pain management, what is the basis for many non-pharmacological pain relief interventions?
Closing the gate
Which part of the central nervous system regulates or blocks pain impulses according to the gate-control theory of pain?
Gating mechanisms in the CNS
Which age group requires the most hours of sleep per day?
Toddlers
Which sleep disorder is characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness?
Narcolepsy
What is a physiological hazard of mobility that can lead to atelectasis?
Respiratory changes
Which plane divides the body into left and right portions?
Sagittal
Which sleep disorder is commonly caused by environmental disturbances and emotional stress?
Insomnia
What is a common physiological hazard of mobility that affects the musculoskeletal system?
Muscle weakness/atrophy
In which sleep stage do dreams occur?
REM sleep
Which age group requires 9 to 10 hours of sleep per day?
School Age
What is an example of a lifestyle factor that influences sleep patterns?
Usual sleep patterns disruption by social activities or work schedule
Which sleep disorder involves involuntary movements or actions during sleep like sleepwalking or night terrors?
Parasomnias
Test your knowledge on pressure ulcers, their locations on the body, and complications of wound healing such as hemorrhage, infection, dehiscence, and evisceration. Explore the nature of movement and body mechanics related to preventing pressure ulcers.
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