HM MAN ch 12: inpatient care Flashcards

1
Q

what is the primary reason for prescribing rest as a therapeutic measure for medical patients?

A

to prevent further damage to the body or body part when the normal demand of use exceeds the aility to respond.

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2
Q

what are six common complications that occure as a result of prolonged bed rest?

A

1) circulatory problems
2) repiratory problems
3) GI Problems
4) Urinary tract problems
5) muscularskeltal problems
6) psychological problems

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3
Q

what is the first step in prevention of complications of prolonged bed rest?

A

awarness of potential hazards

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4
Q

every surgical patient goes though what four phases?

A

pre op
operative
recovery
post op

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5
Q

which form is used as the request for administartion of anesthesia?

A

SF 522

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6
Q

who are the three people who must sign a SF 522?

A

physician
patient
staff member who serves as a witness

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7
Q

what are two of the major factors to consider at the operative phase?

A

positioning and anesthesia

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8
Q

what are seven examples of regional anesthesia?

A
topical anesthesia
local blocks
nerve blocks
spinal blocks
epidural
saddle blocks
caudal blocks
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9
Q

__ blocks consist of inecting the agen into the sacral canal.

A

caudal

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10
Q

__ blocks consist of injecting the agent into the dural sac at the third and fouth lumbar space.

A

saddle

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11
Q

how many stages of general anesthesia are there?

A

4

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12
Q

what is stage one of general anesthesia?

A

induction

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13
Q

at what stage of general anesthesia is the patient’s sense of hearing increased and responses to noises are intensified?

A

stage one

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14
Q

what is stage two of general anesthesia?

A

excitement

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15
Q

at what stage of general anesthesia do the vital signs show evidence of physiological stimulation?

A

stage two

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16
Q

at what stage of general anesthesia may the patient respond violentally to very little stimulation?

A

two

17
Q

what is stage three of general anesthesia called?

A

the surgical or operative stage

18
Q

what is stage four of general anestheia called?

A

toxic or danger stage

19
Q

How will the majority of orthopedic patients not requiring surgical intervention be manages?

A

bed rest
immobilization
rehab

20
Q

how is orthopedic pain commonly described?

A

sore and aching

21
Q

what is the ultmate goal when forming the orthopedic patient’s care plan?

A

rehabilitation

22
Q

what are the nine basic materials/things needed to apply a cast?

A
webril or cotton bunting
plaster of paris
a bucket or basin
a water source
protective linen
gloves
a working surface
a cast saw
seating for PT and HM
23
Q

a short arm cast extends between what areas?

A

base of the metacarpal-phalangeal joints of the hand to one inch below the antecubital space.

24
Q

generally the wris is in what position in a shor arm cast?

A

neutral or staight

25
Q

what are the two ways that a cast may be removed?

A

soaking in warm vinegar-wather solution until is dissolves

cutting it

26
Q

what are three types of assistive divices to walking?

A

canes
walkers
crutches

27
Q

canes can unload the lower limb weight by bearing up to what percent of the PTs body weght?

A

25%

28
Q

what are three examples of canes?

A

C-cane
Functinal grip cane
quad cane

29
Q

which side do you use a cane?

A

unaffected side

30
Q

how is a cane meassured for fitting?

A

from the wrist to the floor

31
Q

what are the two basic types of crutches?

A

axillary

forarm

32
Q

what are the five types of walkers?

A

standard
Wheeled or rolling
reciprocal
one handed

33
Q

how are walkers fitted?

A

place the front of the walker 12 inces in from of the patient.

34
Q

what are the five stages of death?

A
denial
anger
bargaining
depression
acceptance
35
Q

Joint commission has identified four major types of accidents that continually occure to patients. what are they?

A

falls
electrical shocks
physical and chemical burns
fire and explosions

36
Q

When filling a bottle the water temp must never exceed how many degrees?

A

125*F