Chap 26 Subacute Care Flashcards
1
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Central venous line
A
IV inserted into large vein
2
Q
Gastrostomy
A
Opening in stomach and abdomen.
Requires surgery.
3
Q
Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
A
Tube placed through skin directly into stomach. No surgery.
4
Q
Pulse oximeter
A
Measures blood oxygen level and pulse
5
Q
Sepsis
A
Serious illness caused by infection, usually bacterial, requires immediate care.
6
Q
Telemetry
A
Cardiac monitoring transmitted to central station for assessment
7
Q
Normal Blood Oxygen
A
95-100%
8
Q
Chest tubes - Position - 2
A
Fowlers. Keep them there 30 minutes after feeding to prevent aspiration
Put on right side (lateral), so gravity helps flow from stomach to small intestines.
9
Q
Dialysis - 2
A
Know where the lines go
Do not take BP in dialysis arm
10
Q
What is subacute care
A
More than LTC, less than Acute/Hospital
