Recording-2025-02-24T13:31:33

Impaired tissue integrity

A condition where the skin or tissues are damaged or not functioning normally, often assessed in patient history.

Adverse effects of burns

Fluid and electrolyte imbalance that can occur following a burn injury.

Diaper candidiasis

A type of diaper rash characterized by redness, often related to a fungal infection.

Stage one pressure injury

Nonblanchable redness or intact skin.

Stage two pressure injury

Partial thickness skin loss with dermis exposed.

Stage three pressure injury

Full thickness skin loss, extending into the adipose tissue.

Primary prevention measures

Actions taken to prevent disease or injury, especially in relation to skin integrity.

Nutrition

A critical factor for healing and maintaining skin integrity.

Meningitis

An infection that affects the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord.

Meningococcal vaccine

A vaccine administered to prevent meningitis, particularly in infants and college students.

Kernig's sign

A clinical test used to assess for meningitis by evaluating hip flexion and leg extension.

Brudzinski's sign

A clinical test for meningitis where flexing the neck causes involuntary flexion of the knees.

CSF analysis

A spinal tap procedure to analyze cerebrospinal fluid for diagnosing conditions like meningitis.

Risk factors for pneumonia

Includes recent antibiotic therapy, immunosuppression, and chronic diseases such as diabetes or asthma.

Oxygen administration

A treatment measure critical for maintaining airway function, especially in cases of pneumonia.