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ischemia | restriction in blood supply, generally due to factors in the blood vessels and result in damage or dysfunction of tisse |
signs of tetany seen in hypocalcemia. unilateral spasm of oris muscle is initiated by a slight tap over the facial nerve anterior to the external auditory canal | chvostek's sign |
tetany | muscle twitching, cramps, convulsions |
lying on back facing upward | supine position |
lying with front or face down ward | prone position |
weight divided by height x 705 | BMI |
important mineral for proper function of cells, tissues and organs in human body. is an electrolyte that is crucial to heart function and plays a key role in skeletal and smooth muscle contraction important for normal digestive and muscular function | potassium |
regulates blood pressure and blood volume | sodium |
important mineral for growth and maintenance of body. | calcium |
droplet precaution | avoids contact of conjuctavae or mucous membranes of nose, mouth of perosn carrying microorganism. travel in air, require mask. coughing sneezing talking |
bucks traction | ull is exerted on the lower extremity with a system of ropes, weights, and pulleys. |
sodium normal range | 135-145 |
hct | measures volume of whole blood made up of red blood cells |
hgb | responsible for transport of oxygen to cells. performed if infection or illness suspected |
stage 1 pressure ulcer | red, blue, purple surrounding. may be warm to touch. itchy/irritation. non blanchable/erytherma/ intact skin/laceration |
stage 11 pressure ulcer |