Nursing Module 2 Lecture Notes

These flashcards encompass vocabulary related to nursing concepts, patient care, gas exchange issues, communication techniques, and therapeutic interventions.

Acute Impaired Gas Exchange

A condition characterized by the inability of the body to maintain adequate oxygenation and carbon dioxide elimination across the alveolar membrane.

Cyanosis

A bluish discoloration of the skin due to low oxygen saturation in the blood.

Surfactant

A substance that reduces surface tension in the alveoli, helping to keep them open for proper gas exchange.

Tachypnea

Abnormally rapid breathing.

COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)

A group of lung diseases characterized by chronic obstruction of airflow, making it difficult to breathe.

Hypoxemia

A condition where there is a deficiency of oxygen in the blood.

Transient Tachypnea of Newborn (TTN)

A temporary condition in newborns characterized by rapid breathing usually due to delayed clearance of fetal lung fluid.

Bronchodilators

Medications that relax and open the airways in the lungs.

Pallor

An unhealthy pale appearance, often indicating a lack of blood flow to the skin and underlying tissues.

Echocardiogram

An imaging test that uses sound waves to produce images of the heart.

Oxygen therapy

The administration of oxygen to increase the oxygen level in the blood.

Metabolic Acidosis

A condition in which the body produces excessive quantities of acid or when the kidneys are not removing enough acid from the body.

Pneumonia

An infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs, which may fill with fluid.

Immunocompromised

Having an impaired or weakened immune system, making individuals more susceptible to infections.

Inversion and Eversion

Inversion refers to turning inward while eversion refers to turning outward; often used in reference to the foot's position.

NPO (Nil Per Os)

An instruction for patients to not take anything by mouth.

ABGs (Arterial Blood Gases)

Tests that measure the levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in arterial blood.

Polyuria

The condition of producing abnormally large volumes of urine.

Transverse

Refers to a plane that divides the body into superior (upper) and inferior (lower) parts.

Empathy

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.

Rationalization

A defense mechanism where a person attempts to explain or justify their behavior with logical reasons, often avoiding the true motives.

Therapeutic communication

An interactive process that promotes effective exchange of information and feelings between patient and healthcare provider.

Health screenings

Tests that help identify medical conditions before symptoms occur.

Impaired ventilation

Reduced airflow in and out of the lungs due to various factors like obstruction or restrictive diseases.

Focusing

A technique that encourages patients to elaborate on specific issues or feelings.

Bloody Cultures

Tests to determine if there are bacteria in the bloodstream.