Health Assessment - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.

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2. The pressure in the arteries when the heart beats (contracts) and pumps blood out.
   systolic pressure
3. The manner or style of walking, which can provide information about a patient’s mobility and neurological function
   gait
4. The ethical principle of keeping patient information private and secure, disclosing it only to those who are authorized and involved in the patient’s care.
   Confidentiality
5. Low blood pressure, generally defined as a reading below 90/60 mmHg.
   hypotension
6. Yellowing of the skin and sclerae (whites of the eyes) caused by an excess of bilirubin in the blood, often indicating liver dysfunction.
   Jaundice
7. Swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in the body’s tissues, often noted in the extremities.
   edema
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9. The pressure in the arteries when the heart is at rest between beats
   diastolic pressure
10. An abnormally fast heart rate, usually above 100 beats per minute.
    tachycardia
11. The ethical principle of fairness, ensuring that patients are treated equitably and that resources are distributed fairly among all patients
    justice
12. The measure of the body’s heat, typically taken orally, axillary, rectally, or tympanically, to assess fever or hypothermia
    Temperature
13. The healthcare law that requires us to keep patient information confidential
    HIPPA
14. High-pitched, musical sounds heard during auscultation, often associated with narrowed airways, such as in asthma
    Wheezes
15. The process of listening to internal body sounds, usually with a stethoscope, to assess the functioning of organs such as the heart and lungs
    auscultation
16. The visual examination of the patient to assess physical appearance, posture, and any visible signs of disease or abnormalities
    inspection
17. The principle of “do no harm,” which means that nurses should avoid causing harm or injury to patients, either intentionally or unintentionally.
    nonmaleficence
18. The principle of being faithful to one’s commitments and promises, including maintaining confidentiality and being honest with patients
    fidelity
19. A bluish discoloration of the skin or mucous membranes due to insufficient oxygen in the blood.
    cyanosis
20. data that the nurse collects using their senses
    objective data
21. Key indicators of a patient’s health status, including temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
    vital signs
22. Tapping on the body surface with fingers to determine the size, consistency, and borders of body organs and to detect fluid or air in cavities.
    percuss
23. what the patient feels/experiences
    subjective data
24. The use of touch to examine body parts, such as feeling for tenderness, swelling, or abnormalities in tissues and organs.
    palpate
25. High blood pressure, defined as a consistent reading of 140/90 mmHg or higher.
    hypertension
26. The principle of respecting a patient’s right to make their own healthcare decisions, even if those decisions differ from the nurse’s or physician’s recommendations.
    autonomy
27. An abnormally slow heart rate, typically below 60 beats per minute
    bradycardia
28. The ethical principle of acting in the best interest of the patient by promoting good, preventing harm, and doing what is in the patient’s best interest.
    beneficence
29. Abnormal lung sounds heard during auscultation, often described as crackling or popping noises, indicating fluid in the airways
    Rales (Crackles)