Health Promotion

Flashcards about key vocabulary and concepts from a lecture on nursing exam preparation, focusing on basic care, health promotion, and prenatal screenings.

Varicella Virus

Causes chickenpox which can later reappear as shingles, especially in older or immunocompromised individuals.

Aerobic Exercise Recommendations

Encourage patients to engage in aerobic exercise, like brisk walking, for 30-60 minutes, three to four times a week.

Assessing Nutritional Status in Infants

Involves monitoring weight, comparing to birth weight and previous visits, and evaluating dietary history, including breastfeeding or formula feeding and introduction of solid foods.

Three-Day Dietary Recall

A method used to assess nutritional status by asking the patient to recall what they have eaten in the past three days.

Cardiac Panel

A blood test that checks cholesterol, LDL, HDL, and triglycerides to assess diet and risk for cardiac disease.

CBC (Complete Blood Count)

A blood test used to check for anemia and other factors related to nutritional status, especially in children.

Warning Signs of Eating Disorders in Teenagers

Include hyperfixation on weight, anemia, and electrolyte imbalances; can be identified through blood tests and assessment of dietary habits.

Communication Barriers with Patients

Address language differences by using certified medical interpreters, not family members, to ensure accurate understanding for teaching, consent, and medical history.

Screening vs. Diagnosis

A screening indicates the need for further testing, while a diagnosis confirms the presence of a condition (e.g., gestational diabetes screening vs. glucose tolerance test).

Fetal Heart Rate (FHR)

The normal fetal heart rate ranges from 110 to 160 beats per minute.

Biophysical Profile (BPP)

An ultrasound assessing fetal well-being by measuring five categories; used when non-stress tests indicate potential complications.

Amniocentesis

A procedure, usually done between 15-20 weeks, to draw amniotic fluid for testing, looking for risks of Down syndrome, Trisomy 18/21, and neural tube defects.

Accelerations, Early Decelerations, and Late Decelerations.

Variables are Cord Compression, Early are Head Compression, Accelerations are Okay, and Late Decelerations are Placental Insufficiency.

Respiratory Distress in Newborns

Signs include struggling to breathe, rapid breathing, and retractions in the ribs or belly. Normal breathing should be even and regular.

Car Seat Safety

Children should be in a car seat every time they are in a vehicle and meet the car seat requirements, and they should not be placed in the front seat with airbags.

Tyramine Foods

Certain foods such as aged cheese, smoked meats, wine, chocolate, and organ meats should be avoided by patients on MAOIs like Pitalzine.