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Exam 2 106 Practice Terms Flashcards

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Venturi mask

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Delivers FiO2 of 24-55% at 2-10 L/min via different sized adaptors. Most accurate.

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Simple face mask

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Delivers FiO2 40-60% at 5-8 L/min short term oxygen therapy.

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Face tent

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Delivers an FiO2 24-100% at at least 10 L/min and requires high humidification.

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Nasal cannula

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Delivers an FiO2 24-44% at 1-6 L/min via tubing with 2 small prongs inserted into nares.

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Endotracheal suctioning

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No longer than 15 seconds.

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Spinal cord injury at C3 concern

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An injury at C5 or above can result in damage to phrenic nerve which innervates diaphragm affecting breathing.

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Smokers are increased risk for…

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Cardiopulmonary disease and lung cancer.

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Nonrebreathing mask must…

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Be checked to make sure that it is inflated at all times.

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Increased hemoglobin levels…

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Do NOT cause low pulse oximetry reading. Nail polish, inadequate circulation, and edema will.

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Normal cardiac output is….

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4-6 L/min.

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Smoking causes…

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Vasoconstriction which restricts blood flow to heart and peripheral tissues.

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Tracheostomy care

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Suction pressure should be kept at 14-20 mmHg to prevent tracheal wall necrosis.

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Left sided HF

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Characterised by decreased functioning of left ventricle.

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Dexamethasone

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Steroid that may raise blood glucose.

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Client may have hepatitis B, is spitting, scratching, and confused…

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Nurse must enter room wearing gloves, gown, and face shield.

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Reservoirs

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Blood, wound drainage, food, oxygen tubing.

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17
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Last thing removed…

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Mask

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Chickenpox and pulmonary tuberculosis

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Require airborne precautions.

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Infectious agent

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Bacteria, fungus, Protozoa, virus.

20
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Exit and entry portal

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Skin, respiratory and GI.

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Standard precautions

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Nurse wears gloves each time he empties bedpan.

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Medical asepsis

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Nurse wipes off clients bedside table.

23
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Client scheduled for intravenous pyelogram (IVP), before the test…

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Assess for allergy to shellfish, IVP contrast often contains iodine.

24
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When catheterising uncircumcised males…

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Always return foreskin back over the penis.

25
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Client urination response following surgery…

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Decreased urine output.

26
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Minimize nocturia by…

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Avoid fluid for 2 hours before bedtime.

27
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Maintaining Foley catheter in dependent position…

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Prevents urinary reflux.

28
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Ultrasonography of a kidney…

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Requires no special precautions.

29
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Normal serum albumin levels…

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4.0 g/dl

30
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Verifying placement of feeding tube…

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Placing an order for radiograph only way to a accurately verify placement.

31
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Soft/low residue diet

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Consists of foods that are low in finer and easy to digest ex. Dairy.

32
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pH of stomach

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3.0 or less

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Position to prevent skin breakdown

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Semi-fowlers

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Hip joint

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Synovial-moves freely

35
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Immobilized clients at risk for…

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Hypercalcemia

36
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Fibrous tissues that bind joints together connecting bone and cartilage…

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Ligaments

37
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Most effective intervention in managing fecal and urinary incontinence…

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Use incontinence cleanser, followed by moisture barrier ointment.

38
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Best way to obtain wound specimen…

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Cleanse wound first.

39
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Diabetes puts client at risk for…

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Impaired circulation, suppressed immune system.

40
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Aquathermia pad must be removed after 30 minutes…

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Because reflex vasoconstriction occurs.

41
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Braden scale

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Measures sensory perception, moisture, activity, mobility, nutrition, friction, and shear.

42
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Nonrebreather mask

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Delivers 80-95% FiO2 at rate of 10-15 L/min to keep reservoir bag 2/3 full during inspiration and expiration.

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