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