CLO VN15 Flashcards
Drainage that might need to get a culture & sensitivity
Purulent drainage
Good nursing diagnosis for sleep apnea
Impaired gas exchange
Short term goal for client after knee surgery
Ambulate to a bedside chair
diabetics are at a higher risk for
Nail problems
Administration of an edema , position?
Sims
Benefits exercise provides elderly clients
Increases appetite
A phenumatic compression device promotes circulation of
Venous blood
Nurse is caring for terminally ill client w inadequate fluid volume. Which of the following actions is the last to reflex?
Sucking on ice cubes
Terminally ill , signs of kidney failure
Oliguria
Preventions of pressure ulcers in older clients
Turn every 2 hours , quality protein diet , meticulous skin care
Normal potassium level
3.5 to 5
Normal calcium level
2.1 to 2.6
Serum calcium of MAQ 1.3 is abnormal
Sodium level
135 to 148
What do amino acids do
Help repair and build new cells
Anemia , food recommendations
Red meat
Nursing responsibilities with collecting specimens
Deliver specimen to laboratory as soon as possible
Measures that can prevent thrombi
Increase fluids
What qualifies terminally ill patients to be in hospice
6 months to live , recovery is beyond reasonable expectation
Lack of appetite , what will influence core body temperature
Protein
Sleep apnea , piece of equipment needed
C pap ( continuous positive airway pressure)
Temporary catheter uses
Straight catheter
A nurse is caring for a client in a bucks skin traction. What indicates a need for corrective action
Traction weights are touching the floor
What does norepinephrine do
Heightens arousal and increases energy
What ambulatory aid could we suggest for weakness on one side of the body
Cane
What is chronic disease considered
Gradual onset and lasts for a long time
Environmental things to help nausea/vomiting in exam room
Avoid strong odors
Which tube is best to remove toxic substances
Orogastric
Urine sample that’s reddish brown in color
Indicate blood
Primary constipation reasons
Inadequate intake of fluid
Disadvantage of using a face tent to administer oxygen to a client w facial trauma
Deliver inconsistent amount of oxygen
Benefits of physical exercise
Regularity of bowel elimination , reduces blood glucose levels , increase muscle tone and strength
Traction is used for the following
Relieves pain , prevents deformities , realigns bones , reduces muscle spasms
Scoliosis is …
Lateral curvature of the spine
True statements regarding pain
Cultures have different attitudes , give analgesics before pain gets severe , pain can cause feelings of guilt
Adjuvant drugs
Anticonvulsants , voutubulism toxins , anti depressants
What statement would indicate something that would effect a clients sleep
Having 4 glasses of wine before bedtime
In paper chart , how to correct an error
One line through error cross out
Fire in room , rooms been evacuated , next step is …
Pull fire alarm
What is required for a DNR to be legally binding
Physician order is required for DNR
Included in an incident report
Who was present , what happened , what time , and what actions were taken
Apical heart rate is heard
In between the 4th and 5th intercostal space , lined up w the left clavicular line
Highest priority , fire in room
Evacuate
Following actions minimize chances of being charged w negligence
Thorough explanation for procedures , asking if they have any questions , approaching client in caring manner , documenting assessments.
What solution is used for hemorrhaging
Colloid solution
Best time to assess blood sugar
30 minutes before eating and before bedtime
What is an advantage of applying a sequential compression device
Promote venous return
