Calculating & Documenting Intake and Output Flashcards
1
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Gathering Data:
A
- Can be delegated, but RN is responsible for assessment
- Make sure the information makes sense
- Enlist patient to help
- Delegate
2
Q
Intake Measurements:
A
- Drinking
- Eating
- Medications
- IV fluids
- Enteral Fluids
- Bladder Irrigation
3
Q
Output Measurement:
A
- Urine
- Drainage
- Emesis
- Blood
- Watery Stool
- NG tubes
- Chest Tubes
4
Q
1 oz =
A
30 mL
5
Q
1 tsp =
A
5 mL
6
Q
1 TBL =
A
15 mL
7
Q
1 cup
A
8 oz (which would be 240 mL)
8
Q
1 pint =
A
16 oz (which 480 mL)
9
Q
1 quart =
A
32 oz (which is 960 mL)
10
Q
Ice Chips record as…
A
1/2 of the actual volume
OR
1 cup of ice = 1/2 cup fluid
11
Q
A bowl of something =
A
180 mL
12
Q
Creamer (small container):
A
30 mL
13
Q
Custard cup =
A
100 mL
14
Q
Drinking cup =
A
180 mL
15
Q
Coffee mug =
A
240 mL
16
Q
Gelatin Cup =
A
100 mL
17
Q
Ice Cream serving =
A
120 mL
18
Q
Juice Glass =
A
120 mL
19
Q
Paper cup (L) =
A
200 mL
20
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Paper cup (S) =
A
120 mL
21
Q
What is the best and most accurate way to measure input?
A
A Graduated Cup
22
Q
How to measure input?
A
- Graduated cup gives the best accuracy
- Measure before consuming
- Wash cup after each use
- Take into account fluid taken with medication, medication in fluid form, and any medication given in IV form.
23
Q
Documentation Input:
A
- Record type and amount of all fluid
- Indicate route (oral, parenteral, rectal, enteric)
24
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When Assessing Output:
A
- Use gradient cylinder
- Always asses at eye level
- Teach patient to keep toilet paper out of urine for accurate measurement.
- Empty tubes/drains for accurate measurement.
- Can weigh dressings for accurate measurement. May have to estimate.
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When Documenting Output:
- Record type, amount, and route of all fluid patient losses.
- Be cognizant of all possible ways patient can lose fluid: saturated dressings, excessive perspiration, rapid breathing patterns, large burn areas.
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Positive Balance:
where the input is greater than the output.
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Negative balance:
Output is greater than the input
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Fluid Restriction:
how much the patient is allowed to input;
x amount of fluid can go thru their mouth in a certain time frame.
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Parenteral =
used enter changeable with IV
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NPO =
Nothing By Mouth
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Emesis =
Vomit
32
I/O q hr. =
input and output every hour
33
Strict I/O =
strict ( very specific with measurements) input and output.
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CC =
mL
35
Void =
urination
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EHR =
Electrical Health Record
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What are non-liquid items measured in?
Percentages ( 0%, 25%, 50%, 75%, 100%)
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What are solid outputs measured in?
Small, medium, or large
