Final Flashcards
1st step in civil legal action
Complaint
what regulates PN roles/responsibility
Nurse practice act
Maslows theory states that —–are prioritized over all other needs
Basic needs
what cant be charged if PN fails to irrigate a NGT
Malpractice
Assault
Slander
what is order for taking off PPE
Gloves
gown
how can anthrax be spread
inhaling spores
ingesting spores
contact with skin
a pt with constipation requires what type of diet
high residue/high fiber
saturated fats are known to raise
cholesterol
what is good cholesterol
HDL
vitamin may be deficient in vegan diet
B12
pt taking diuretic and is found to have erratic pulse. Dx?
Hypokalemia
A person with DM2 will always require
Insulin
what to teach pt with dumping syndrome
Small frequent meals
increase protein
decrease carbs
what will PN do for pt with dry tight skin
Reposition every 2 hours
use mild soap
which direction when shaving pt
direction of hair growth
UAP is able to
give bed bath
provide oral care
when pt has dyspnea during care the PN should
Limit pt activity
shaving pt with pulmonary embolism should use
electric razor
a pt having sitz bath becomes dizzy what should PN due
Stop bath
return pt to bed
How should leg be washed when pt has DVT
gently with light strokes
no massage
what will pn give post op pt before ambulating
administer pain meds 30 minutes before
pt denies pain but is grimacing what should be said
what you are saying and what i am seeing arent the same
saying how can i help you is
Assertive communication
when bathing unresponsive pt Pn knows to…
Speak directly to pt
talk gently to pt
medication route with most rapid onset
IV
what is main organ that metabolizes medication
LIver
What type of medication is Narcan
Antagonist
opiod reversal
most important liver tests for meds
AST
ALT
what are most important renal tests for medications
BUN
Creatinine
what to use for 3ml liquid oral med
oral dosing syringe
Pt taking aspirin should take with
with saltine crackers
PN knows not to when passing meds
Sign MAR for all meds before giving
Sign MAR at end of shift
Sign MAR after giving all meds to all pts
When administering transdermal patch
remove old patch first
press firmly after applying new patch
onset of regular insulin
30 minutes
where heparin given
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