Gallbreath's Study Guide Flashcards
What is the first sign of hypoxia?
Restlessness
Who explains the surgical procedure?
The physician
What are used to reduce the risk of DVTs?
Foot pumps, TED hoses and SCD’s
Can you roll TED hoses?
no
What do you do before putting the TED hoses on?
Measure the legs
What position should a patient be in if they are going to get TED hoses
They should be supine without the legs being dependent
What are risks of versed?
Amnesic affect. Can cause falls as well.
What kind of information do you need in your history for a patient that is scheduled to undergo a procedure?
- Past surgeries
- General health issues
- Chronic issues
- Meds
- Anesthesia reactions
- Tobacco and Alcohol use is VERY important
- Mental Status
What might you suspect if you hear an S3 Gallop?
Left Sided Heart Failure
Can Naturecore and Heparin be in the same IV line?
No, because it can cause crystalization. They will need to be in separate IV tubes.
What is always the biggest concern for the patient?
Airway. This might mean you have to raise the head of the bed.
If rapid emptying of the stomach is needed, what drug would you give?
Reglan (metoclopramide)
What drugs might you give if a procedure is long or if stress ulcers are likely?
H2 histamine blockers (Tagamet, Zantac)
Which drugs are sedatives?
Atarax, Vistaril (both are hydroxyzine)
Which drug is a hypnotic?
lorazepam (Ativan)
