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Characterized by a relatively short and severe course.
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ACUTE
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The act of listening to sounds within the body for the purpose of evaluating the condition of the lungs, heart, blood vessels, pleura, abdomen, or other organs.
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AUSCULTATION
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Name (4) Risk Factor for Disease
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1. GENETIC/PHYSIOLOGIC
2. AGE 3. ENVIRONMENT 4. LIFESTYLE |
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The abnormal growth of new tissue, malignant or benign.
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NEOPLASM
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Position is used for abdominal assessment because it promotes relaxation of the abdominal muscles
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DORSAL RECUMBENT
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A standarized, objective measurement of the level of consciousness
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GLASCOW COMA SCALE
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How to best examine the adult ear
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PULLING GENTLY BACK AND UP ON THE EXTERNAL EAR
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How to best examine the ear of a child less than 3 years of age
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PULL THE PINNA BACK AND DOWN
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Neurological assessment includes the following (3) areas:
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1. LOC
2.MOTOR FUNCTION 3. PUPILLARY RESPONSE |
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Describe the pulse scale that uses the numbers 0-4
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0 = ABSENT
1+ = THREADY 2+ = WEAK 3+ = NORMAL 4+ = BOUNDING |
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Normal rate of bowel sounds per minute
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4-32 per minute
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Progressive megaloblastic macrocytic anemia that results from a lack of intrinsic factor essential for the absorption of vitamin B12.
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PERNICIOUS ANEMIA
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Desirable Total Cholesterol Level
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< 200
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Fat-soluble Vitamins
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VITAMINS A, D, E, K
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Water-soluble Vitamins
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VITAMINS B and C
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Vitamin that plays a role in blood clotting
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VITAMIN K
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This mineral is contained is sweet potatoes, fruits, vegetable, fresh meat, legumes, milk
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POTASSIUM
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Diet used in the treatment/prevention of consipation
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HIGH FIBER DIET
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BMI range that is associated with the lowest health risk
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BETWEEN 18.5 and 24.9
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The least restrictive sodium-restricted diet, allowing 2000-3000mg/day of sodium
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NO-ADDED SALT DIET
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