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1
Q

What are the common reactions when pts enter the hospital ?

A 
Fear
Loss of identity 
Disorientation 
Separation anxiety 
Loneliness
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2
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Fear

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The best thing to do is answer their question

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3
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Loss of identity

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ID band - good and bad know the name soon

Mr. Miss Ms Mrs

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4
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What do you not call your pts ?

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Honey , cutie , pops , gramps , dear

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5
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Disorientation

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Removal of someone into a complete new surrounding may increase
Dementia * behavior

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Separation anxiety

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Generally for kids …..expressed as crying

Older adults as well…expressed a quietness or very talkative

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7
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How do we solve all of the common reactions

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Empathy

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8
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What are the steps to transfer pts ?

A 
Check order
Inform pt and family 
Call new unit
Give report to new nurse 
Gather all belonging 
Assist to new unit 
Introduce to a new staff
Document, document
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9
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Discharge

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Discharge planning begins on the day of admission

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10
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Normal prep for dx exam

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Important consent 
Gather supplies 
Introduce self and identity pt
Explain procedure 
Check allergies if dye being used prepare pt
Assist as needed
Answer questions 
Deliver specimen to lab or call 
Document , document
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11
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Bronchoscopy

A

Assist the gag reflex

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12
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Lumbar puncture

A

Must remain flat

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13
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24 - hour urine

A

Collecting pee for 24 hours
Measuring Creatinine
It has to study in ice
Instruct patient to void a few minutes before end of 24 hours

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14
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Occult blood in stool

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If the guaiac stool drops then they are bleeding

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15
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Sputum Sample

A

First thing in morning , take a nice deep cough
4 deep breathes
Always provide mouth care

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16
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Throat Specimen

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Have it have the throat in back , so they will gag

Wipe in phyarnx

17
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Early adulthood ( physical characteristics)

A
  • body is at a prime lol before gradual decline after 40
  • health hazards become more of a concern
  • sexual maturity is completed and drive continues
18
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Early adulthood (psychological development)

A
  • marriage
  • family
  • dual responsibility
  • Erickson
19
Q

Stages of Erickson

A 
Trust v distrust 
Autonomy v shame
Initiative v guilt 
Industry v inferiority 
Identity v role confusion 
Intimacy v isolation
20
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20s - what you should know

A
  • growing is complete , so less calories needed
  • 7-9 hrs of sleep is needed
  • annual physicals a must to catch disease early
  • safety ; most deaths in this age groups are accidents
21
Q

Bronchoscopy

A

Assist the gag reflex

22
Q

Lumbar puncture

A

Must remain flat

23
Q

24 - hour urine

A

Collecting pee for 24 hours
Measuring Creatinine
It has to study in ice
Instruct patient to void a few minutes before end of 24 hours

24
Q

Occult blood in stool

A

If the guaiac stool drops then they are bleeding

25
Q

Sputum Sample

A

First thing in morning , take a nice deep cough
4 deep breathes
Always provide mouth care

26
Q

Throat Specimen

A

Have it have the throat in back , so they will gag

Wipe in phyarnx

27
Q

Early adulthood ( physical characteristics)

A
  • body is at a prime lol before gradual decline after 40
  • health hazards become more of a concern
  • sexual maturity is completed and drive continues
28
Q

Early adulthood (psychological development)

A
  • marriage
  • family
  • dual responsibility
  • Erickson
29
Q

Stages of Erickson

A 
Trust v distrust 
Autonomy v shame
Initiative v guilt 
Industry v inferiority 
Identity v role confusion 
Intimacy v isolation
30
Q

20s - what you should know

A
  • growing is complete , so less calories needed
  • 7-9 hrs of sleep is needed
  • annual physicals a must to catch disease early
  • safety ; most deaths in this age groups are accidents

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