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1
Q

What kind of dressing would you use for a client who has a pressure two wound?

A

Hydrocolloid

It provides a moist bed for the wound to heal

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2
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What kind of dressing would you use a transparent dressing for?

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Stage 1

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3
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What stage wound would you use gauze for?

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Stage 4

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4
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What stage wound would you use alingnate for?

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Stage 3 and 4

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5
Q

How to protect your client with a allogenic stem cell transplant?

A

Make sure they wear a mask when outside of their room

They have compromised immune systems

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6
Q

What side does a person using a cane use it?

A

On the strong side

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7
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Considerations when Using sequential compression devices

A

Make sure you can fit 2 fingers under the stockings so that when they are inflated it does not inhibit circulation

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8
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What ppe should you use with a patient experiencing diarrhea due to shigella?

A

Wear a gown

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9
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Normal range for BUN labs

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10-20

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10
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Normal lab rage for creatinine

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0.5-1.1
Women men 41-60….0.6-1.3
0.8 for older or anyone under 9 years

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11
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Normal lab range for sodium

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136-145

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12
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Normal lab ranges for potassium

A

3.5-5

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13
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When does discharge planning begin?

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As soon as client undergoes admission process.

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14
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What type of transmission precautions should you take when caring for a client with a large abdominal wound with a large amount of purulent drainage?

A

Contact precautions

Gown and gloves

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15
Q

Type of transmission precaution you should take with clients with RAV, shigella, enteric diseases caused by microorganisms, would infections, herpes simplex, impetigo, scabies, MRSA

A

Contact precautions

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16
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A patient that is likely to have a latex allergy

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Patient with spina bifida

17
Q

When caring for a patient with an NG tube that is reviving intermittent feedings through an open system what is the first thing you should do

A

Set patient up at at least 30degreess

18
Q

When checking a blood pressure, you do not feel the radial pulse anymore
How much more do you inflate next??

A

Plus 30

19
Q

The herbal supplement echinacea can help your

A

Immune system and reduce risk of infection

20
Q

Valerian and chamomile can be used to help with

A

Anxiety

21
Q

Ginger can help with

A

Nausea, vomiting and digestion

22
Q

Ginkgo biloba can be used to help

A

Improve memory and reduce stress

23
Q

Do you shake liquid meds

Oral

A

Yes

24
Q

Can you ask a nurse from another unit to assist with documentation for a client?

A

No
violated HIPAA

But you can: talk about your client with your nursing student, speak to someone in the phone who is appointed in healthcare proxy to discuss client, discuss client with the physician therapist

Only health care team members directly responsible for clients care can access the clients record
Nurses cannot share information with other clients or staff not caring for the client

25
Q

You are giving regular insulin and nph insulin. What are the steps

A

Inject air into nph
Inject air into r insulin then withdrawal
Then I sorry and withdrawal nph insulin

26
Q

Why would a urinary catheter require irrigation?

A

If it is backed up.
There should be a continuous flow
If there isn’t then there is a blockage and it needs to be irrigated

27
Q

Client education on home oxygen safety

A

Check cord routinely for fraud and tears

Keep unit atleast 3.5 metes or 10ft from gas stove

Consider purchasing generator for backup power

Know the signs of hypoxia

Use bedding and clothing that does not generate static

Know where the closets fire extinguishers are

Do not use volatile flammable materials such as alcohol or acetone mere clients reviving oxygen

28
Q

Do ice chips count as intake?

A

Yes but you document half of the volume of ice chips given

29
Q

Feeding tube.

How much should you flush??

A

15-30 ml of sterile water before and in between each medication
30-60ml after all have been given

30
Q

What can garlic help with?

A

Inhibit platelet aggregation

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