306 Exam 1 Flashcards

1
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Carbohydrates

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The main source of energy
Make up 45-65% of total daily calories

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2
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Proteins

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Found in every cell of the body
The building block of the body
Promotes growth, healing, and overall body maintenance
Builds and repairs tissues

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3
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Fats

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Storage form of excess energy
Body protection
Facilitates absorption of fat-soluble vitamins
A secondary source of energy

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4
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Heart healthy Diet

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Omega3
Less plaque buildup in the arteries

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5
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Low Sodium Diet

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Less salty foods

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6
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Fat-soluble vitamins

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A, D,E, K

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7
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Water soluble vitamins

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C, B complex

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8
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Signs and symptoms of Malnutrition & Dehydration

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Growth failure, compromised immune system, poor wound healing, muscle loss, physical and functional decline

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9
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Progression of nutrition following digestive issues – clear to full

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Clear liquid- Contains only clear liquids such as broth, gelatin, and water
*Full liquid- Contains fluids, foods that are liquids, and foods that are liquids at room temperature
*Pureed- Consists of food that does not need to be chewed
*Soft Diet- Soft foods that are easy to swallow and digest
*Regular diet- Consists of healthy foods coming from all of the food groups

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10
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Dysphagia Definition, assessing for, health professional consult

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Difficulty swallowing, Assessment is done by the RN
Evaluation is done by a speech pathologist
Avoid straws and thin liquids at first

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10
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Joint Commission role

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Perform evaluations of facilities and assess scores of the monthly submissions of hospitals’ safety and quality performance outcomes.
Done 4 times a year

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11
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Enteral

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Nutrition intake through the GI tract that can be by mouth or GI tube

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11
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Near Miss

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Potential error or event that could have caused harm but was caught and avoided

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12
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Parenteral

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Nutrition that is given intravenously through a large vein to clients whose GI tracts don’t work properly

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13
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Client Safety Event

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An unexpected event that did occur but did not cause harm to the client

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14
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Adverse event

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Unexpected event that caused harm to the client

15
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Sentinel event

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Critical, unexpected event that caused severe physical or psychological harm to a patient including death, dismemberment, or permanent injury.

16
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Root cause analysis

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Used to probe potential errors

17
Q

HAIs

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Hospital-acquired infections
CAUTI: Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection
CLABSI: Central Line Associated Blood Systemic Infection
Surgical Site Infection

18
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Correct ID of patients

A

Two forms of identification
Name, DOB, Phone Number, Social Security

19
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Fall Prevention- Safety in the client’s room, surroundings

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Call don’t fall (Use Call light)
De-Clutter
Monitor Mental status
Bedside sitters
Motion alarms
Adequate lighting
Call light in reach
Hourly rounding

At HOME
Throw Rugs
Electrical Cords
Hand Rails
Stair Lift

19
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Standard Precautions

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Cautions performed every time in every situation

19
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PPE

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Contact precautions: Gown, Gloves, (Everything else as needed)
Droplet: Gown, Mask, Goggles, Gloves
Airbourne: Gown, N95 respirator, Goggles, Gloves

20
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Delegation – Nursing License

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Dont delegate what you can EAT
Evaluation, Assessment, Teaching

21
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Basic steps in case of a Fire

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R.A.C.E

Rescue
Alarm
Confine
Evacuate

P.A.S.S

*Pull
*Aim
*Squeeze
*Sweep

22
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Restraints

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To AVOID restraints
Close to the RN station
Hourly Rounding
Orient to surroundings
Asses if current meds are therapeutic

If restraints ARE ON
Educate the family about why restraints are needed
Passive ROM
Provider Orders every 24 hours
Released and repositioned every 2 hours

23
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ISBAR

A

I- Identify

S- Situation

B- Background

A- Assessment

R-Recomendations

24
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ADPIE

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A-Assessment
D-Diagnosis
P-Planning
I-Interventions
E-Evaluate

Assessment always first!

25
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Vital Signs Normal ranges for adults

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BP- 120/80
O2 Sat- 95%+
Pulse- 60-100 BPM
Temp- 97-99 degrees F
RR- 12-20

26
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Illness & Disease

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Illness: Personal experience with illness
Disease: Alteration of body function

27
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Levels of Prevention

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Primary- Preventative measures by providing information and education about topics to prevent them from happening in the future
Immunizations

	Secondary- Early screenings and early detection of illness - Annual check-ups 

	Tertiary- Preventing effects from becoming chronic, playing catch up with a disease - Taking supplements to counteract renal disease
28
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Modifiable Risks

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Risk factors that one can change and prevent.
- obesity

29
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Health Equity/ Equality – Vulnerable Populations

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Health equality- Everyone gets the same resources
Health Equity- People who need it more get more resources

30
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Social Determinants of Health

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Bad environment, Low income, No insurance. Anything that can deter someone from getting healthcare