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Final Exam: Acute Care and Special Environments Flashcards

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1
Q

What is the patient mobility and PT involvement for a level 1 Mobility Scale for ICU patients

A

PROM and turning every 2 hours

No PT involvement, just nursing

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What is the patient mobility and PT involvement for a level 2 Mobility Scale for ICU patients

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Level 1 Mobility plus AROM and use of dependent lifts

No PT involvement, just nursing

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What is the patient mobility and PT involvement for a level 3 Mobility Scale for ICU patients

A

Level 2 mobility plus bed mobility, activity sitting at edge of bed, standing weight shifts, pivot transfers
Yes, PT is involved

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What is the patient mobility and PT involvement for a level 4 Mobility Scale for ICU patients

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Level 3 ability plus pre gait activities, stepping transfers, and ambulation
Yes, PT is involved

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5
Q

What does a NG tube stand for

A

nasogastric tube

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6
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How long should NG tubes be stopped before supine activities

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30 min for adults

1 hour for pediatrics

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7
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What position should a patient with a NG tube before beginning supine activities

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upright position

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8
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If a patient has a indwelling/foley catheter and collection bag, the collection bag should be kept (above/below) the bladder level

A

below

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9
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If a patient has a indwelling/foley catheter and collection bag, the clinician should (add/avoid) tension on tubing

A

avoid

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10
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f a patient has a indwelling/foley catheter and collection bag, a clinician should drain urine from tubing (before/after) activity.

A

before

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11
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Is the IV or PICC used for administering drugs and fluids

A

both but the PICC is for long term use

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Is the IV or PICC typically put in a vein on the forearm or back of hand; also neck, leg, or foot

A

IV

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13
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Is the IV or PICC bag maintained above insertion site

A

IV

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Should the IV or PICC line avoid using a BP cuff on the limb with the line

A

both

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15
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Is the IV or PICC peripherally inserted central venous line

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PICC

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16
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Is the IV or PICC inserted in vein of upper extremity, terminating in superior vena cava

A

PICC

17
Q

Is the use of axillary crutches a contraindication of the IV or PICC

A

PICC

18
Q

Is the endotracheal tube or tracheostomy tube inserted through mouth into the trachea

A

Endotracheal

19
Q

Is the endotracheal tube or tracheostomy tube attached to a ventilator

A

both

20
Q

Should you avoid excess head and neck movement with a endotracheal tube or tracheostomy tube

A

endotracheal

21
Q

Is the endotracheal tube or tracheostomy tube also called a “trach”

A

tracheostomy

22
Q

Is the endotracheal tube or tracheostomy tube inserted through neck into trachea

A

tracheostomy

23
Q

Is the endotracheal tube or tracheostomy tube smaller in diameter than the other

A

tracheostomy

24
Q

Does the endotracheal tube or tracheostomy tube provide some functional mobility if the trach is in place

A

tracheostomy

25
Q

An _______ ______ _____ is a small catheter that connects sensor in epidural space or dural tube to transducer and measures the pressure within the brain

A

intracranial pressure monitor

26
Q

A _______ ____ is a tube that is surgically placed into the ventricle of the brain to shunt excess cerebrospinal fluid from the brain to the jugular vein or abdominal cavity

A

ventricular shunt

27
Q

After a ventricular shunt, a patient should be on best rest for ___ hours

A

24

28
Q

After a ventricular shunt, what are signs to look for and should be reported to nursing if seen

A

severe headache or nausea upon sitting or standing

29
Q

A pleurovac is another name for a ____ ___

A

chest tube

30
Q

A chest tube bedside container should be kept upright and (above/below) the insertion site

A

below

31
Q

True or False

accidental removal of chest tube is a life threatening emergency

A

true

32
Q

In the management of acute care environment, which supplies should be ready for the patient

A 
pillows/blankets
AD
gowns/non stick socks
wheelchair
someone to push equipment

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