ICU study guide Flashcards
why is it important to thoroughly read each patient’s flow sheet prior to beginning any procedures or treatments?
incase an amount or drug was changed for the patient and weren’t told; you want to make sure everything matches if it’s different or already completed and didn’t notice
when should hourly procedures be started in the ICU?
30 minutes before
four basic areas that should be monitored for every patient that may not be listed on the flow sheet
how they feel
what they are doing
clean cage
IV catheter okay
when recording your observations on the flow sheet give a few examples of what should be included
vomiting
urine
feces
attitude
how they are doing
laying or standing
how often should the IV fluids be checked?
every hour
when checking IV fluids what should you check the flow sheet for?
rate and type of fluids
what should you check the fluid pump for?
match rate
is the pump on
match fluid type
what should IV lines be checked for?
they are clean
if they are kinked
connected
off the floor
what should IV catheters be checked for?
still in place
wrapped
any swelling
what needs to be marked on an IV fluid bag?
additives or not
date spiked
time spiked
TPR normals for dogs and cats
t: 100-102
p: 60-120, 120-180
r: 8-20
what is the importance of trends?
to see how the patient has been doing for previous checks if something were to change
when should gloves be worn when working with patients?
always; switch after every patient
when are latex gloves to be worn?
chemo patient
zoonotic patient
received nuclear scans
asepsis
clean and sterile; important to not transfer bacteria from one patient to another
