Fundamentals Flashcards
PPE removal
gloves
goggles
gown
mask
PPE on
gown
mask
goggles
gloves
crutches
upstairs- good leg
downstairs- bad leg
Primary prevention
preventing the disease and education
secondary prevention
screening process
tertiary prevention
already have it trying to prevent it from getting worse
mammogram
being age 40, high risk 35
colorectal screening
age 50
colonoscopy q10yrs
high risk for falls- preventions
bed alarm nurse call and communication low bed raise edge mattress nonskid floor mat clear environment
cane
COAL
next to great trochanter
walker
waist level
advance bad leg 12inches
Iv infiltration
occurs when I.V. fluid or medications leak into the surrounding tissue. Infiltration can be caused by improper placement or dislodgment of the catheter
stop infusion
warm compresses
restraints
moveable part of bed
q2h checks
24hr renewal from doc
NG tube placement
high fowlers
take sips of water during insertion
chocking occurs withdraw slightly DO NOT REMOVE
open irrigation
foley: 30-50mL syringe
30-40 mL of fluid
arterial bruits
blowing sounds
NG tube feedings
priority HOB 30 degrees
room temp to prevent cramps
rinse bag between feedings
heavy objects
bend at the knees
keep object close to chest
feet apart
use leg muscles
airborne precautions
varicella
TB
measles
droplet
rubella
strep
pneumonia
liquid medication
shake before administering
never transfer to another cup
compression stockings
remove once per shift to check for skin and circulation
latex allergy
wrap cords with stockinette
teach suctioning
select half the size of the lumen
100% O2 before
lubricate with sterile water
120-150 suction
colorectal cancver
colonoscopy q10 years
sigmoid 5 years
fetal occult every year
begin at 50
iv insertion
dependent arm
10-30 degrees
clip hair
