Fundamentals of Nursing Review

Flashcards for vocabulary review of key concepts in fundamentals of nursing, covering legal, ethical, and practical aspects of nursing practice.

Isotonic Solution

Equal concentration on either side of the semipermeable membrane.

Hypotonic Solution

Solution has lower concentration of solute compared to a more concentrated solution. Fluid enters the cell & causes the cell to swell

Hypertonic Solution

Solution has higher concentration of solute compared to a less concentrated solution. Fluid leaves the cell & causes the cell to shrink

Supine position

Flat on Back

Prone position

Flat on Stomach

OLFACTORY

odor (smell)

OPTIC

vision (sight)

OCULOMOTOR

Muscle movement in the eyes

TROCHLEAR

superior oblique eye muscle movement

TRIGEMINAL

skin sensation and jaw movement

ABDUCENS

eye abduction

FACIAL

facial movement

VESTIBULOCOCHLEAR

hearing

GLOSSOPHARYNGEAL

taste and swallowing

VAGUS

parasympathetic stimulation

SPINAL ACCESSORY

shoulder abduction

HYPOGLOSSAL

tongue abduction

Isotonic Solution

equal concentration on either side of the semipermeable membrane