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CP: POD #1 Flashcards

1
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Blood Pressure

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The force exerted on the walls of the arteries by the pulsing blood under pressure from the heart

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2
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factors that can affect temperature

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-age
-environment
-exercise
-stress
-circadian rhythm

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3
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factors that can affect heart rate

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-exercise
-temperature
-meds
-pain
-hemorrhage
-postural changes

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4
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quality/strength (pulse)

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volume of blood ejected against the arterial wall with each heart contraction

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5
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depth (respiratory)

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amount of movement in the chest wall during breathing
-deep, normal, shallow

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6
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factors that affect respiratory rate

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-smoking
-exercise
-anxiety
-acute pain
-meds
-body position
-neurological injury
-hemoglobin

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rhythm (respiratory)

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-regular or irregular breathing problems
-observe the chest or abdomen (contraction and relaxation of the diaphragm)

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8
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systolic BP

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-peak of max pressure when ejection occurs
-100-139 mmHG

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9
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pulse oximetry (oxygen saturation)

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detects amount of hemoglobin in arterial blood that is saturated with O2

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10
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what are the sites you can measure termperature

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-oral (mouth-under tongue)
-tympanic (ear)
-rectal (anus)
-axillary (armpit)

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11
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what are the 5 principles of body mechanics?

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-use of correct muscles to complete
-prevents unnecessary strain on muscle and joints
-to maintain body alignment, balance, posture assessment?
-reduce risk of injury to nurse and client during assessment
-reduce muscle fatgue

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12
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hypotension

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-low blood pressure
-less than SBP100/DBP60

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13
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pulse pressure

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-difference between systolic and diastolic pressure

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14
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what are the benefits of oral care?

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-maintains healthy stage of mouth
-decrease gum inflammation
-decrease risk of aspiration pneumonia
-removes food, plaque, and bacteria

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15
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what are some factors that affect oxygen saturation readings?

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-black nail polish/fake nails
-poor/impaired blood circulation
-juandice
-dark pigmentation
-carbon monoxide poisoning
-anemia
-activity
-moisture
-light transmission interference

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16
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what is the hospital standard for SpO2 (oxygen saturation) reading?

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-adult with co-morbidities/acute health challenge > 92%
-healthy adults 95-100%
-COPD: 88-92%
-life threatening: < 70%

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17
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Hypertension

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-high blood pressure
-higher than SBP139/DBP90

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18
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what safety check need to be done for patients and their environment?

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-check pts ABCCs
-look for cognitive risk factors (behaviours)
-environmental risk factors (clutter,sharps)
-patient position bed
-bed rails (min 1,max 3)
-bed brakes on
-bed in lowest position
-bed/chair alarm on
-safety belt on in chair

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19
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what are gloves used for?

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-contact with mucous membrane
-blood/bodily fluids
-environmental surfaces that may be contaminated with blood or body fluids

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20
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when should hand hygiene be performed (5 cases)

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-after body fluid exposure risk
-before touching patient
-after touching patient
-after touching patient surroundings
-before clean/aseptic procedure

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21
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what are the benefits to hand sanitizers/alcohol-based antiseptics?

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  • improves hand hygiene practices
  • protects health care workers hands
  • reduces transmission of pathogens to patients and personnel
  • quicker than hand washing with soap and water
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22
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how long should you wash with soap and water?

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  • minimum 15 s
  • total 40-60 s
  • more if hands visibility soiled
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23
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what are the 6 bed positions used for performing activities of daily living?

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  • fowlers: 45-60 degrees
  • high fowlers: 60-90 degrees, prevents aspiration and feeding and oral care
  • semi-fowlers: 30-45 degrees, easy for breathing or just comfort
  • trendelenburg: help move patient up in bed (head down and feet up)
  • reverse trendelenburg
  • flat: usually for sleeping
24
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what do you need to clean dentures?

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  • lukewarm water
  • enclosed container with tepid water: prevents breakage and warping (drying)
  • assess oral mucosa for lesions, pain, and bleeding
  • remove at night
  • moisten to put back in to help with suction
25
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what is optimum temperature for a healthy adult?

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36-38 degrees

26
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what is the normal range for respiratory rate for a person?

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  • 12-20 breaths per minute
  • measured by listening for 30 s or 1 than x2
27
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bradypnea

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slow breathing rate, less than 12 breaths per minute

28
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apnea

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  • periodically stop breathing then start up again
29
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orthopnea

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  • shortness of breath when lying down
30
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dyspnea

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  • shortness of breath
31
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how do you count respiratory rate?

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  • place arm on client’s abdomen and count for 30 s or 1 min for irregular rhythm
32
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febrile vs afebrile

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febrile: with fever
afebrile: no fever

33
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what does the bell of the stethoscope listen to?

A

listens to more specific areas and picks up lower frequency sounds

34
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what is normal oxygen saturation for a healthy adult?

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95-100%

35
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what is oxygen saturation for someone with COPD?

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88-92%

36
Q

what are 4 places for pulse oximetry?

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  • finger
  • toes
  • nose
  • earlobe
37
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core temperature

A

temp of structures deep within the body

38
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heart rate

A

number of pulsing sensations counted in a minute

39
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rhythm (pulse)

A

interval that occurs between each heart beat

40
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rate (respiratory)

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both inspiration and exhalation counted as 1 breath

41
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orthostatic hypotension

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  • BP drops after standing or
  • sit to stand, wait 1-3 mins
  • drops more than SBP 20/DBP10 mmHG
  • heart rate more than 30 bpm
42
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what is oxygen saturation for someone with co morbidities/acute health challenge?

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> 92%

43
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Diastolic BP

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60-89 mmHg
- min pressure exerted against the arterial walls when the ventricles relax
-5th kortokoff sound

44
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what safety checks need to be down for bedside equipment?

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  • suction meter density (suction water, liner, plastic
  • oxygen meter testing (O2 meter, white nipple)
  • nasal prongs, simple O2 mask, suction catheter
45
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what is the normal diastolic BP for a healthy person?

A

60-89 mmHg

46
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what is a normal systolic BP for a healthy person?

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100-139 mmHg

47
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complete bed bath vs partial bed bath

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Complete:
- for totally dependent patients
- cleaning all areas including perineal area

Partial:
- for mere independent patients
- only body parts that cause discomfort or odour or not easily reached

48
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tachypnea

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  • fast breathing rate
  • greater than 20 breathe per minute
49
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tachycardia

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  • fast heart rate
  • greater than 100 bpm
50
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what does the diaphragm of the stethoscope listen to?

A

wider area of the body and picks up higher frequency sounds

51
Q

what are 3 reasons for bathing?

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  • increase blood circulation
  • decrease risk of infection
  • decrease skin breakdown
  • removes bacteria
  • promotes hygiene
52
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bradycardia

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  • slow heart rate
  • slower than 60 bpm
53
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pyrexia

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high body temperature

54
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2 common sites (heart rate)

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radial and apical

55
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when to assess respiratory rate

A

after measuring pulse while hand remains on patient’s wrist

PNUR 2130: CP (3 decks)

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