Final Review Flashcards
3 factors that may contribute to medication errors
Knowledge deficit
interruptions
pre-pouring meds for multiple clients
The normal for vital signs
BP 120/80
P60-100
T36-38
R12-20
Best way to decrease the potential of a client falling who has orthostatic hypotension.
Sit up slowly, dangle for a few minutes before ambulating
A colleague takes a phone order from a doctor, she asks you to write it out. What is your best response?
Thank her for taking order, here is the chart. Please write it on the doctor’s order sheet.
An MRI has been ordered for your client. What should you report to the physician?
That the patient has a pacemaker
Define “auscultation” “palpation” “inspection” and “percussion”
Auscultation - listen here
Palpations - touch
Inspection - see
Percussion - tap
A patient must remain in bed for several weeks. What action could you do to help prevent the development of pressure ulcers?
Frequent repositioning
Keeping immunizations current, maintain a healthy diet and understand that antibiotics are not for all infections. Is a step to reducing occurrence of infections.
True/False
True
3 techniques to prevent and control infection
Hand washing
Aseptic technique and
Universal standard precautions
What is a gastrostomy tube (G-tube)
A tube inserted through a surgical opening into the stomach
Bradycardia
Pulse below 60 BPM
How can immobility affect the respiratory system?
Causing stasis of secretions that can lead to pneumonia
What form of medication is absorbed fastest by the body?
IV
Using the clock face method is best for someone who is visually impaired.
True or False
True
List 6 fall risk factors
Poor lighting and confusion,
Muscle weakness and polypharmacy Inappropriate Footwear and history of seizures
What position would you put someone in who has dyspnea, orthopnea and severe anxiety?
Fowler’s
List 3 factors the LPN should consider when planning and performing a bath
Temperature of room Type of bath Skin condition Transfer equipment available How much the client wants/needs help Assess for pain