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basic patient care Flashcards

1
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what is basic patient care?

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  • making beds
  • ADLs (bathing, eating , restroom, oral care)
  • vital signs
  • transferring patients
  • assistive devices
  • Report changes
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goals of patient care

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  • promoting independence
  • collaborate
  • involve family
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Before providing patient care…

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introduce yourself
ID patient using 2 proper identifiers
hand hygiene
ensure patient is verbally understanding

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while bathing patients you are…

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observing skin breakdown or difficult ROM

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bathing is…

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essential to maintaining personal hygiene

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bath water temp

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37- 46 C (98.6-115 F)

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routine bath temps should be…

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40.5-43.3 C (105-110 F)

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You are giving a patient a bath, you have gathered all your supplies and turned on the shower, before bathing the patient you should ask…

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the patient to feel the water

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ensure privacy by…

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  • closing door
  • closing curtains
  • keep body parts covered with bath blanket
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when assisting with bathing, how can you ensure safety for your patient?

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  • check for wet floors
  • assist patient in & out of shower/tub
  • use nonskid mats/socks
  • never leave patient alone
  • call light is within reach
  • protect IV/surgical sites form moisture (infection control)
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to ensure safety during bed baths…

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keep bed rails up on the opposite side you are working on

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what technique do you use to wash a patient?

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  • wash from cleanest to dirtiest areas
  • long, firm strokes
  • rinse well
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how do you dry a patient after bathing?

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gently pat the patients skin to prevent skin breakdown/injury

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partial bath includes…

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face, neck, hands, back, armpits, buttock, perineal area

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perineal care technique…

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wash anterior to posterior (front to back)

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If your patient has a catheter never…

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  • raise drainage bag higher than patient’s bladder (can cause infection)
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17
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when doing peri care with a catheter…

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  • ensure slack in tubing
  • secure bag on side of bed (never bed rail)
  • clean w/ soap & water at insertion site
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18
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catheter care should be done…

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twice daily

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19
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after removing a patient’s dentures…

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place in wash basin containing lukewarm water (hot water can damage them)

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how do you remove upper denture?

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break suction using thumb & forefinger
use gauze, gentle pressure, & tug downwards

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how do you remove lower denture?

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break suction by lifting it up & twisting sideways

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what do you use to clean dentures?

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denture cleaner (NOT tooth paste, can scratch them)

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to make reinsertion of dentures easier, what do you do?

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moisten dentures proir

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24
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when dentures are not being used…

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place in a cup w/ lukewarm water or denture solution with patient’s name & room number

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25
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sitz baths are used for…

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  • childbirth
  • vaginal/rectal surgery
  • hemorrhoids
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26
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the nurse delegates you to giving a patient a sitz bath. how long does a patient sit in the bath for?

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20-30 mins

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what is a sitz bath?

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appliance filled with warm water placed on the toilet to sooth perineal/rectal areas

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when should oral care take place?

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  • when awaken
  • after meals
  • prior to bedtime
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29
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what can cause your patient to need more frequent oral care?

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  • if they are NPO (nothing by mouth)
  • medications (can make mouth dry)
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How do you assist a patient with oral care…

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  • brush each tooth gently in a circular motion
  • 45 degrees to the gum
  • back to front of mouth
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31
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after oral care what is most important?

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flossing

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32
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how should you position an unconscious patient during oral care?

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on their side facing you

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33
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Where should you place a towel and emesis basin during oral care on an unconscious patient?

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towel under head and emesis basin under chin

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what do you NEVER do during oral care on an unconscious patient?

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place you fingers in their mouth

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throughout oral care…

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explain the procedure (even to unconscious patient)

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36
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when providing oral care check for…

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  • red/irritated gums
  • bleeding
    -canker sores
    -pus
  • infection
  • foul smell or fruity breath
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37
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bed making aids with…

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comfort, healing, & infection control

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38
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when is the best time to change the bedding?

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when the patient is OOB (unoccupied)
- ambulation
- showing
- procedure

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39
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supplies for bed making…

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fitted sheet, mattress pad, flat sheet, pillow case, draw sheet, absorbent pad, blankets, linen bags

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when transporting clean linens…

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hold away from your body (prevents pathogens on uniform from transferring to patient)

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41
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before changing linens…

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check for patients personal belongs in the bed

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42
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if substances have leaked through the bed…

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wipe mattress down, then place linens on the bed

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turning, boosting, repositioning improperly can lead to….

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excessive workload on your spine and injury to patient’s skin

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44
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before you change linens on an occupied bed…

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complete any task that could soil the sheets (bathing or lab draw)

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45
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steps to making occupied bed

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  1. ROLL patient to one side of bed
  2. TUCK sheets to be removed under patient
  3. REPLACE sheets on unoccupied side
  4. TUCK fresh sheets under the patient
  5. ROLL patient to fresh side
  6. REMOVE old linens
  7. COMPLETE the linen change
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46
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when making an occupied bed make sure…

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  • bed rails are up and locked when you roll the patient
  • explain procedure throughout
  • provide patient w/ reassurance
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47
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when do patients usually need assistance with dressing?

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in morning, prior to bed, when clothes become soiled

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when assisting with dressing watch for

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  • IV lines/drains/ tubes
  • weakness that could make dressing difficult
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49
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allowing the patient to wear and choose their own clothes and dress themselves as much as the can, provides what?

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a sense of independence/ control

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50
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you patient with a weak side needs assistance with dressing, how do you dress/undress them?

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Dress them starting with the weak side, and undress them ending with the weak side

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51
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if a patient is connect to an IV line and needs assistance with taking off a gown…

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take arm without the IV first, then gently remove gown over the IV site/tubing

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How should you put a clean gown on a patient with a IV line

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thread the IV bag through the sleeve, hang the bag on the IV pole, then assist putting the arm gently through the gown

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53
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if IV tubing is connected to an infusion pump…

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ask RN to disconnect

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54
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before preforming grooming…

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check with patient & nurse to see what is needed & level of assistance

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55
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hair washing can be done…

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during shower/bath, at sink, in bed

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56
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water temp for hair washing….

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40.5-43.3 C

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57
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prior to hair care…

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comb hair to remove all tangles

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58
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to ensure patient comfort during grooming

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use towels and pillow cases to make sure patient is dry and comfortable

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59
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when assisting with toileting…

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be aware of any restrictions the patient may have

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60
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When the patient is in the restroom make sure…

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call light is within reach

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61
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when assisting with toileting NEVER….

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leave a confused/ unstable patient alone

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what can you do to make a bed pan more comfortable for the patient?

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run warm water over the pan & place baby powder on the rim

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after the patient uses the restroom in the bedpan/urinal….

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  • measure intake/output
  • empty pan/urinal, then clean
  • clean & dry peri area
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64
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when assisting with toileting you are reporting what kind of finding to the nurse?

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diarrhea, constipation, blood in stool/urine, mucous in stool, burning/pain during urination, frequent urination, incontinence

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65
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before assisting a patient with eating…

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check with nurse about dietary restrictions/precautions

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66
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before assisting with eating…

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assist with toileting

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67
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to avoid chocking while assisting with eating…

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raise HOB or have patient sit up in chair

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Where should sit when assisting with eating

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across from patient

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69
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when assisting with eating you should…

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monitor proper swallowing

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70
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what should you do if you are assisting a stroke patient with eating?

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Direct food towards unaffected side of the mouth

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71
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what is the safest utensil to use when assisting with eating?

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a spoon

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72
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before weighing your patient…

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  • zero the scale prior to use
  • clear the area of tripping
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types of scales

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  • mechanical
  • chair scale
  • bed & sling scales
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chair scale

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subtract the weight of the wheelchair

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75
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bed & sling scale

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Subtract weight of bedding/equipment

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76
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active listening

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mindfully hearing & attempting to comprehend the meaning of words

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77
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patients have the right…

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to full disclosure about their care

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78
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smile, eye contact, erect posture, & giving the speaker attention, giving feedback by paraphrasing is examples of….

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effective communication

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79
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verbal communication

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sharing information between individuals using spoken words

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80
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nonverbal communication

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behavior that complements, negates, or substitutes for spoken words

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81
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gestures, mannerism, facial expressions, body posture, eye contact, stance, and movements such as touch, personal space, & overall appearance is examples of…

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nonverbal communication

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82
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an interaction between a health care professional & a patient that aims to enhance the patient comfort, safety, trust , health, & well being

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therapeutic communication

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therapeutic communication includes

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strategies that convey understanding & respect, with the intention of encouraging patients to express their feeling and ideas

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how can you help with pain when assisting a postoperative patient that has had abdominal surgery with turn, cough, and deep breathing?

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hold a pillow to the incision site while coughing

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85
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how many second should you instruct your patient to hold their breath for when using a incentive spirometer?

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3 seconds

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86
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normal BP for an adult?

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120/80

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87
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what do you do if your patient gets a cut that is bleeding?

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get a gauze & hold for 2 mins with pressure, then check

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epistaxis

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nose bleed

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89
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what do you do if your patient if your patient is having a seizure?

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  • clear the area to prevent patient injury
  • stay with your patient
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what do you do if your patient say they feel dizzy and they feel like they’re going to pass out?

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place head between their knees

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ABCs

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  • airway
  • breathing
  • circulation
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92
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1 oz. is equal to?

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30mLs

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93
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signs of infection

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  • redness
  • swelling
  • fever
  • warmth around wound
  • foul odor or drainage
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94
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anything sterile is out of your scope of practice as a PCT. True or False?

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true

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95
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a patient’s dressing is soaking through, loose, and nonadherent. what do you do?

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notify the nurse

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96
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drains that exit surgical wounds help?….

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drain the fluid that would otherwise pool around the inside of the wound

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97
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fluid & other material can leak around the wound

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drainage

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98
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pool in the wound

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exudate

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99
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What is purulent

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Drainage that contains pus
- sign of infection
- white, yellow, green

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100
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5 rights of delegation

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right
- task
- circumstance
- person
- direction
- supervision

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101
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what is most important about Maslow’s hierarchy of need?

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physiologic

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102
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your patient is saying they are having trouble going to the restroom (pooping), what should you looking out for?

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  • no stool for 3 days or more
  • stool that is hard & pebble like (sign of dehydration)
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103
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What is located in the inside of the upper arm?

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Adult brachial pulse

104
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the first drop of blood for a glucometer test is?

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not accurate

105
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plasma consist of?

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  • water
  • nutrients
  • proteins
106
Q

when taking care of a patient with vision loss…

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  • explain everything that is taking place
  • lead to desired locations
  • avoid phrases like “sit over there”
107
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what do you never want to do if your are taking care of a patient with hearing loss?

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  • DO NOT speak louder
  • DO NOT speak while doing activities
108
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what is your main goal?

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to keep your patient safe

109
Q

what is your priority when taking care of a patient with developmental delays?

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meeting physiological needs
- be encouraging

110
Q

ROM helps prevent what?

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contractions and loss of muscle mass

111
Q

how often should you turn an immobile patient?

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every 2 hours

112
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when it comes to taking care of a patient on oxygen, as a PCT you must….

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  • become familiar with equipment
  • be able to report changes in oxygen status to RN
113
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How should the non-rebreather mask expand and collapse?

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should expand when patient exhales but should not totally collapse when inhaling

114
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healthy oximetry rate

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95% (anything less, notify RN)

115
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capillary refile should return within

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3 seconds

116
Q

when suctioning, how long should you suction for?

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no more than 15 seconds at a time

117
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what do you do if your patient is experiencing SOB or dyspnea?

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sit patient upright and notify RN immediately

118
Q

dark stool indicates what?

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GI bleed in upper track

119
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red/blood in stool indicates what?

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bleeding in the lower GI track

120
Q

Pale/light stool indicates what?

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A problem with liver

121
Q

accumulation of body fluid in a body part, area, system (swelling)

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edema

122
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when is one of the only times you wouldn’t notify the RN that your patient has had no stool for more than 3 days?

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unless they are NPO (nothing by mouth)

123
Q

what is the normal color of urine?

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pale straw color, yellow/amber

124
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what can cause a shift in fluid in the body?

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  • kidney disease
  • pulmonary edema
  • heart failure
125
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if your patient has urine with unexplained unusual color, odor, volume , concentrated/diluted, blood, or no urine/scant amounts you should?

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notify RN immediately

126
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report to RN immediately if you notice emesis with…

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  • blood
  • coffee-ground material
  • objects other than food
    (leave for the RN to inspect)
127
Q

normal glucose values for a female

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40- 450

128
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normal glucose values for a male

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50 - 450

129
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normal adult respiratory rate

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12-20 BPM

130
Q

the body’s natural defense for fighting micro-organisms and is a normal reaction to illness

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fever

131
Q

radial pulse

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thumb side of wrist

132
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carotid pulse

A

on neck below jaw bone

133
Q

newborns respiratory rate

A

30-50/min

134
Q

bradypnea

A

RR is less than 10/min
-adverse effects of medications

135
Q

tachypnea

A

RR is greater than 20/min
- maybe sign of being anxious

136
Q

when taking a patients BP, avoid performing on arms on the same side of…

A
  • IV line
  • injury
  • burns
  • mastectomy
137
Q

signs of hypoxia

A
  • anxiety
  • lack of concentration
  • fatigue
  • hypertension
  • cyanosis (turning blue)
  • dyspnea (SOB)
  • increase/decreased HR
138
Q

canes

A

for patients who can bear weight but have a weakness on one side of the body
- handle should be at hip level

139
Q

crutches

A

patients who cannot bear full weight on at least one leg

140
Q

walkers

A

provide most stability for patients who can bear weight
- 4 legs & 2 or 4 wheels
- hand grips should be at hip level

141
Q

room temp

A

22 C (72.6 F)

142
Q

how should you document bodily fluids?

A

amount, color, & consistency

143
Q

how should describe stool?

A

loose, semi-formed, soft, or hard

144
Q

when should you activate emergency response

A
  • no pulse
  • no breathing
145
Q

what are the situations of immediate notifications of the nurse

A
  • cyanosis
  • SOB
  • difficulty breathing
  • changes in loss of consciousness
  • falls
  • uncontrollable bleeding
  • chocking
  • sudden unbearable pain
146
Q

patient is experiencing SOB/dyspnea

A

place patient in an upright position then, call the nurse immediately

147
Q

indications dressing wound needs to be changed

A
  • moisture or drainage soaking the dressing
  • looseness of dressing
  • nonadherence of the adhesive portion of the dressing/tape securing it
  • REPORT THESE FINDINGS TO NURSE
148
Q

wound drains

A

help prevent fluid & drainage from accumulating in the wound and delay healing

149
Q

ostomy care consist of…

A
  • emptying pouch, cleansing the ostomy & skin around it, and reapplying the appliance
150
Q

colostomy

A

opens from large bowel & expels feces into ostomy appliance
- liquid to semi-liquid to solid stool

151
Q

ileostomy

A

drains liquid stool from the distal part of the small bowel into ileostomy appliance

152
Q

when should you empty ostomy pouches

A

when bag is half ful

153
Q

where should you wipe for the ostomy care

A

wipe the lower 5.1 cm (2 in) of the pouch

154
Q

where can hospice take place

A
  • in patient’s home
  • hospital
  • long-term care facility
  • designated hospice facility
155
Q

for hospice care, your goal as a PCT is to…

A

be compassionate, respectful, & comforting for patients & family members, as well as supportive toward other members on care team

156
Q

palliative care

A

patient unlikely to live longer than 6 months

157
Q

before removing an IV infusion…

A

check with nurse if provider prescribe discontinuing

158
Q

should you put gauze on the IV site as you are removing the catheter?

A

yes but DO NOT apply pressure when removing

159
Q

how should you pull the transparent tape/dressing

A

towards the insertion site

160
Q

how should the hub of the needle be

A

parallel to the skin

161
Q

after removal of IV catheter

A
  • inspect tip is still intact
  • examine for infection
162
Q

Maslow’s hierarchy of needs

A
  1. physiologic
  2. safety & security
  3. love and belonging
  4. self-esteem
  5. self-actualization`
163
Q

if patient is bleeding

A
  • apply pressure with gauze for several minutes
  • DO NOT keep checking
  • if still bleeding after several minutes call for help
164
Q

what to do if your patient is experiencing epistaxis (nose bleed)

A
  • have patient sit up and lean forward
  • apply pressure to nostrils by pinching nose
  • pressure for 10 to 15 mins
  • if still bleeding, insert gauze, and notify nurse
165
Q

s/s of shock

A

rapid pulse, increased shallow breathing, blank stare, cold, pale, clammy skin

166
Q

what to do if patient is experiencing shock

A
  • call for help
  • ensure open airway
  • if patient is lying down, position head below the body
  • keep warm & safe until help arives
167
Q

what to do if patient is experiencing shock

A
  • call for help
  • ensure open airway
  • if patient is lying down, position head below the body
  • keep warm & safe until help arrives
168
Q

Expected output of urine in a 24 hour period

A

750 - 2,000 mLs

169
Q

RACE

A

Rescue
Activate
Confine
Extinguish

170
Q

HIPPA

A

Health insurance Portability and Accountability Act

171
Q

what is HIPPA for

A

a federal law that required the creation of national standards to protect sensitive patient health information from being disclosed without the patient’s consent or knowledge.

172
Q

sanitization

A

reducing the number of microorganisms by removing debris with soap and water prior to disinfecting

173
Q

sterilization

A

technique for destroying pathogens and their spores on inanimate objects, using heat, water, chemicals, or gases

174
Q

disinfection

A

cleaning something (work area, equipment) using chemicals that kill pathogens but not their spores

175
Q

OSHA

A

requires disposal of infectious & hazardous waste according to safety standards
- use of PPE
- Safety data sheets (SDSs)

176
Q

where do you dispose non sharp hazardous waste

A

in biohazardous bags

177
Q

what denture should go in first

A

top

178
Q

if patient is unsteady, and you need to weight them on a scale without handles, what can you do to help keep them from losing their balance and falling?

A

place a walker

179
Q

suctioning a tracheostomy

A

put the catheter through the tracheal canula until you feel resistance, the pull back 1 cm. Apply intermediate suction by placing your thumb over the suction control valve. while suctioning, rotate the catheter and do not suction longer than 10 seconds

180
Q

how often should you round

A

every 1 hour

181
Q

removing an IV catheter is…

A

not a sterile but a clean procedure

182
Q

compressive devices (SCDs)

A
  • device that promotes blood flow in the legs and feet, preventing blood clot formation
183
Q

how many finger should fit beneath a compressive sleeve?

A

2 fingers

184
Q

how often should you check a compressive device

A

every 8 hours
- inspect the skin
- check circulation of skin and below the skin

185
Q

what can you do as a PCT with a sterile field

A

you can set one up but you cannot perform sterile procedure

186
Q

OBRA

A

omnibus budget reconciliation act
- protect long term patients in facilities

187
Q

what position should a postmortem patient be placed in

A

semi-fowler’s with pillow under head

188
Q

how often should you empty a catheter drainage bag

A

every 8 hours

189
Q

how deep should compression be during CPR

A

2 inches

190
Q

what position should the patient be in when applying antiembolism stockings

A

supine

191
Q

how many times should a patient repeat the use the spirometer

A

every 1 to 2 while awake

192
Q

how do you make an open bed?

A

fan fold the blanket to the bottom of the bed

193
Q

what is serous drainage

A

clear & thin, may be present in a healthy wound

194
Q

what is serosanguineous drainage

A

containing blood, may also be present in healthy healing wound

195
Q

what is sanguineous drainage

A

primarily blood

196
Q

what is purulent drainage

A

thick, white, & pus-like
may be indicative of infection and should be cultured

197
Q

occlusive dressing

A

air cannot come in contact with wound (solid film)

198
Q

nonocclusive dressing

A

holes, & air can supply to it can come in contact with air

199
Q

compression device

A

-check every 8 hours
- inspect skin & circulation of skin & below skin

200
Q

what type of puncture is a glucometer (glucose test)? and what does it contain?

A
  • dermal puncture
  • contains capillary blood
201
Q

what do you do after collecting capillary blood for a glucose test?

A
  • give patient a gauze to go on the finger tip to stop the bleeding
  • capillary punctures usually stop bleeding promptly & bandage is not needed
202
Q

vital signs are a key indication of

A

homeostasis

203
Q

older adults may have a slightly lower body temp.
true or false

A

true

204
Q

radial pulse

A

thumb side of the wrist
- common for adults

205
Q

brachial pulse

A
  • inside upper arm
  • common on children
206
Q

carotid pulse

A

neck below the jawbone
- common for emergency response

207
Q

the stronger the pulse the…

A

better the circulation

208
Q

auscultation

A

measuring the heart with a stethoscope listen and count the apical pulse rate at the apex of the heart

209
Q

where should the BP cuff be located

A

lower edge of the BP cuff should be 2.5 cm (1 inch) above the crease of the inner elbow

210
Q

steps for manual BP

A
  • find the radial pulse
  • inflate cuff until you cannot hear a pulse
  • then inflate the cuff additional 30mmHg
  • place stethoscope on L brachial artery &slowly release
211
Q

apical area

A

most reliable and accurate method to record and document the pulse rate of a patient with atrial fib.

212
Q

palliative care

A

to relieve of distressing physiologic symptoms at the end of life, such as pain & difficulty breathing

213
Q

hospice is for

A

patients who are unlikely to live longer then 6 months

214
Q

where can hospice care take place

A
  • in a patients home
  • long-term care facility
  • designated hospice facility
215
Q

sings of adequate perfusion

A

warm skin, pink mucous membranes, strong peripheral pulses, capillary refill that is less than 2 secs

216
Q

oral temp

A

36.5 to 37.5 C (97.6 to 99.6 F)

217
Q

tympanic temp

A

37 C (97.6 F)

218
Q

temporal temp

A

36.5 to 37.5 C (97.6 to 99.6 F)

219
Q

normal BP

A

120/80

220
Q

newborns average HR

A

120-160/min

221
Q

average infant HR

A

80-140/min

222
Q

toddlers average HR

A

80-130/min

223
Q

Pre-k average HR

A

80-120/min

224
Q

6 - 15 y/o average HR

A

70-100/min

225
Q

newborns RR range

A

30-50/min

226
Q

bradypnea

A

less than 10/min

227
Q

tachypea

A

greater than 20/min

228
Q

what is the expected range for a 2 y/o to adult fasting glucose level

A

70 to 110 mg/dL

229
Q

adult fasting glucose expected range

A

74 to 106

230
Q

60 to 90 y/o fasting glucose range

A

82 to 115

231
Q

older tan 90 y/o fasting glucose range

A

75 to 121

232
Q

random glucose expected range

A

less than 200 mg/dL

233
Q

postprandial (2hrs after eating) glucose expected range for 0 to 50 y/o

A

less than 140 mg/dL

234
Q

postprandial glucose range for 50 to 60 y/o

A

less than 150 mg/dL

235
Q

postprandial glucose range for 60 and older

A

less than 160 mg/dL

236
Q

females critical vales for blood glucose

A

less than 40 and greater than 450

237
Q

males critical values for blood glucose

A

less than 50 and greater than 450

238
Q

how should the nonbreathier mask expand and collapse

A

expand when patient exhales and not totally collapse when inhaling

239
Q

if patient is receiving oxygen at a flow rate of greater than 4L/min or has symptoms of dry mouth. what do u do?

A

attach flow meter to a humidifier

240
Q

what should you check for on the humidifier

A
  • if it is bubbling
  • if water level is not getting low
241
Q

what can make the patient on oxygen more comfortable

A
  • applying water - soluble lubricant to the nares
  • provide oral care frequently
242
Q

s/s of hypoxia

A

anxiety, lack of concentration/focus, fatigue, hypertension, cyanosis, dyspnea, increase/decrease in HR/RR

243
Q

capnography

A

measures oxygen level in the blood

244
Q

What degree should you raise the HOB for suctioning

A

45 degrees

245
Q

When should you notify the nurse when you patient is on oxygen

A
  • if oximetry is less than 90%
  • if oxygen tank almost
  • big difference between the prescribed oxygen flow rate & flow rate on flow meter
  • any sudden changes in patient’s condition
246
Q

Hand-splints help with

A

Proper positioning and alignment by keeping thumb slightly adducted in opposition

247
Q

Patients that are at high risk falls

A
  • older patients (elderly)
  • certain medications
248
Q

What should you clean a venipuncture site with, if the patient has a allergy to shellfish?

A

Chlorhexidine gluconate

249
Q

Is hospice reimbursed by Medicare & Medicaid. True or false?

A

True

250
Q

Continuous Pulse oximetry

A

Measures oxygen dioxide in exhaled air

251
Q

Bariatric beds

A

Accommodate more weight and are wider than standards

252
Q

Alternating pressure beds

A

Circulate air or water under patient, shifting pressure and reducing risk of developing pressure ulcers

253
Q

Airflow beds

A

Containing small beads that in constant motion by circulating
- prevent pressure ulcers and keeps patients skin dry

254
Q

Pulmonary therapy beds

A

Vibration and percussion to patient at risk for respiratory complications & also helps prevent ulcers

255
Q

Where should apply restraints

A

On the wrist, under the patients clothing

256
Q

When should the coding of the glucometer be checks

A

Every time it is used

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