Final Exam Flashcards
Infiltration
=leakage of non-vesicant solution into surrounding tissues
-stop infusion, remove site, elevate extremity, cold/warm compress
Extravasation
=leaking of vesicant solution
-stop infusion, surgical intervention may be necessary
Phlebitis
=inflammation of the vein
-remove site, heat, and elevate extremity
Site Infection
=infection at the insertion point, port pocket, or subq tunnel
-clean site, remove cath, send for culture, cover with a dry sterile dressing
PICC vs. PIV- techniques for use and care
PICC=10mL barrel syringes only, contrast injection-power PICC only
PIV=3mL-10mL flush
-avoid joint flexion, choose most distal site, avoid the dominant side, do NOT use the side of mastectomy, AV fistula, lymph nose dissection or paralysis, limit unsuccessful attempts to 2 per clinician
Fluid Imbalances- care of a patient with fluid overload
- Airways, breathing, circulation, stop fluid infusions -
Ensure patient safety, restore normal fluid balance, Provide supportive care,
Prevent future fluid overload
Hypokalemia
-weak thready pulse
-Ortho hypo
-shallow resp
-anxiety, lethargy, confusion, coma
-paresthesias
-hyporeflexia
-hypoactive bowel sounds
Hyperkalemia
-tight and contracted
-muscle cramping and weakness
-urine abnormalities
-resp depression
-decreased cardiac contractility (low HR, BP)
-increased DTR
Hypernatremia
-big and bloated
-flushed skin
-restlessness, anxiety, confusion, irritable
-increased BP and fluid retention
-edema (pitting)
-decreased urine output
-skin flushed and dry
-agitation
-low-grade fever
-thirst
Hypocalcemia
-Convulsions
-arrhythmias
-tetany
-spasms and stridor
-Positive trousseau’s and chvostek’s
Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalances- Laboratory Values Associated with Dehydration
-high H&H
-high BUN
-high urine specific gravity
-high sodium
-high glucose
-high protein
ABG Interpretation – Respiratory Insufficiency
pH <7.35 PaCO2 > 45mmHg
-Respiratory acidosis: increasingly difficult breathing, dyspnea, weakness, dizziness, sleepiness, change in alertness
ABG – Indication of Metabolic Acidosis
-pH < 7.35 HCO3 < 21mEq/L
-weakness, lethargy, confusion, headache, stupor/unconsciousness, coma or death
Right-sided Heart Failure- Assessment Findings
- peripheral edema, distended jugular veins, distended abdomen, enlarged liver and spleen (hepatomegaly), polyuria at night
Left-sided Heart Failure- Assessment Findings
-SOB, pulmonary edema, pink frothy sputum, crackles or wheezing, fluid in lungs, S3/S4 summation gallop, tachypnea, confusion/dizziness, oliguria during day
Heart Failure- Loop Diuretics and Adverse Effects
Hypokalemia
Heart Failure- Digoxin and Adverse Effects
-Digoxin= lowers BPand heart rate
-Adverse effects= fatigue, bradycardia, anorexia, N/V, dysrhythmias, digoxin toxicity (>2ng/mL), GI distress, CNS effects
Right-sided Heart Failure- Nursing Actions
-daily weight @ same time each day
Heart Failure- Patient Education
-low sodium diet, low fat, take medications as prescribed, take breaks when exercising, be able to hold a conversation while exercising
Left-sided Heart Failure: Manifestations and Risk Factors
Manifestations
-dyspnea (exertional dyspnea, paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea)
-fatigue
-weakness
-arm heaviness
-chest pain or palpations, skipped beats, fast rate
Risk Factors
-hypertension
-coronary artery disease
-valvular disease
MI- Interventions (consider medication management)
-M-morphine
-O-oxygen
-N-nitroglycerin
-A-aspirin
Angina- Teaching about Sublingual Nitroglycerin
-3 tabs max every 5 minutes until chest pain is absent
MI- Diagnostic Testing
-EKG
-troponin t and I value (normal 0-0.04ng.mL >0.04 for MI)
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery- Psychosocial Integrity- Relieving Patient’s Anxiety
-statement patient makes ab being anxious, have to pick response
Angina and MI- Purpose of Cardiac Enzyme Studies
-to help healthcare providers know if symptoms are due to a heart attack, angina, heart failure, or another problem
Patient and Family teaching about Heparin
-s/s of bleeding should be reported immediately
PAD vs PVD- plan of care
PAD
-promote vasodilation (maintain warm environment, wear socks and avoid cold when possible, avoid caffeine and nicotine-cause vasoconstriction)
-encourage appropriate positioning (do NOT cross legs, refrain from wearing restrictive garments, cautiously elevate extremities
-dangle legs
PVD
-encourage ambulation after anticoagulation therapy is initiated, warm moist compress, do NOT massage affected limb
-elevate legs
-avoid crossing legs
-elevate legs for 20min, 4-5/day
-elevate legs above heart when in bed
Hypertension- Medications used for Drug Therapy, consider the effectiveness of drug therapy
-Diuretics
-Calcium Channel Blockers
-ACE inhibitors
-Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs)
-Beta-adrenergic blockers
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Drug Therapy, Heparin, and Coumadin
Diabetes- Criteria for Diagnosis
A1C