1 Flashcards
VIP score 1
one of the following:
- slight pain near IV site
- slight redness
VIP score 2
two of the following:
- redness
- swelling
- pain
VIP score 3
all of the following:
VIP score 4
All of the following are evident & extensive:
- Pain along path of cannula
- Erythema
- Induration
- Palpable venous cord
VIP score 5
All of the following are evident & extensive:
- Pain along path of cannula
- Erythema
- Induration
- Palpable venous cord
- Pyrexia
when does wound proliferation life?
3-24 days
symptoms of ectopic pregnancies
bleeding
pain
diarrhea
Extracellular fluid has a high concentration of which electrolyte?
sodium
4 stages of wound healing in order
hemostasis
inflammation
proliferation
maturation
how many cups of fluid everyday
6-8
Under the Carers (Equal opportunities)Act (2004) what are carers entitled to?
their own assessment
financial support
respite care
first drug to be used in cardiac arrest
adrenaline
how can a patient that needs assistance eating be identified?
red tray
red napkin
red sticker
what muscles are involved with inspiration
diaphragm
What is the most common complication of venepuncture?
hematoma
signs and symptoms of shock during early stage
hypoxemia
hypotension
tachycardia
tachypnea
How do we handle a specimen container labeled with a yellow hazard sticker?
wear gloves and apron and inform the lab that you are sending the specimen
Gillick competent’?
children under 16 who have enough intelligence to understand their treatment
the code
prioritise people
practice effectively
preserve safety
promote professionalism and trust
minimum flow for nebulizers
6-8
how much fluid to void in an hour
0.5-1ml/kg
how many phases of korotkoff sounds
5
SOLER stands for
squarely, open posture, leaning forward eye contact relaxed
TILE
task
individual
load
environment
