Clinical Flashcards
Before a pt goes to surgery, what should their blood glucose be kept above?
150
What is the purpose of BIS (bispectral index) monitoring during anesthesia?
To assess pt’s depth of consciousness
Red-tinged drainage
Sanguineous
Clear or yellowish drainage
Serous
Where is the tip of a central line located?
Superior vena cava
What is a hub used for?
For flushing IV or admin of IV push meds
What is vented tubing used for?
Meds in glass containers
How often should a saline lock be flushed?
Every 12 hours
How often should IV sites be examined?
Every 4 hours and as needed if pt has discomfort or complications
Irritating fluids in tissue area around IV
Extravasation
Non vesicant fluids leaking around IV site
Infiltration
How to avoid nerve damage to the median nerve
Do not start an IV within 4 inches of the wrist
When do 10 mL syringes NEED to be used
When doing anything with a midline or PICC line
Common syringe size for Intradermal injections
1 mL
Common needle gauge and length for Intradermal injections
26-29 gauge
0.5 inch
Max volume for Intradermal injection site
0.1 mL
Common syringe size for subcutaneous injections
1-3 mL
Needle gauge and length for subcutaneous injections
25-31 gauge
0.5 - 1 inch (only 1 if the person is very obese)
Max volume for a subcutaneous injection
1 mL
Common syringe size for intramuscular injections
3 mL
Needle gauge and length for intramuscular injections
21-23 gauge
1-2 inch (2 inch is rare)
Max volume for intramuscular injections
3 mL for Ventrogluteal and Vastus lateralis
1 mL for deltoid
What type of insulin as Aspart?
Rapid
Onset of action for Aspart
10-20 mins
