Lab Skill Assessment Flashcards

1
Q

A sterile object remains sterile only when touched by ______.

Sterile objects that touch ____ objects become contaminated

Sterile Objects that touch ____ objects become contaminated

If a tear or break in the covering or packaging of a sterile object is found, the object is considered to be _______________

A

Sterile

Clean

Contaminated

Contaminated

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2
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Only ______ objects may be placed in the sterile field

A

Sterile

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3
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A sterile object or field out of the range of _____ is contaminated. The nurse must never turn their ____ on a sterile tray

A

Vision

Back

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4
Q

An object held below a persons ______ is contaminated

A

Waist

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5
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A sterile object or field becomes contaminated by prolonged exposure to

A

air

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6
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When a sterile surface comes in contact with a ___ surface the sterile object or field becomes contaminated by capillary action

A

Wet

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7
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If ____ seeps through a sterile packages protective covering, microorganisms travel to the sterile object

A

Moisture

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8
Q

Fluid flows in the direction of ____

A

Gravity

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9
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The ___ of a sterile field or container are considered to be contaminated because the edge of the drape touches an unsterile surface, a ____ cm border around the drape is considered contaminated and objects placed on the sterile field must be within this border

A

Edges

2.5cm

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10
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How much O2 does a low flow nasal cannula give

A

1-6L/min

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11
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How much O2 does a oxygen conserving nasal cannula

A

1-15L/min

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12
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How much O2 does a high flow nasal cannula

A

up to 60L / Min

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13
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How much O2 does a Simple face mask

A

5 - 10 L / min

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14
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How much O2 does a Face mask with reservoir bag as a non breather give?

what must you ensure has happened before initiating and during the flow of O2?

A

15 L/ Min

Bag is inflated

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15
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How much O2 does a Face mask with reservoir bag as partial nonbreather?

What must you ensure has happened before initiating and during the flow of O2

A

10-12 L / Min

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16
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How much O2 does a Venturi Mask give?

And is it low or high flow?

A

4 - 12 L / Min

High flow

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17
Q

What mask gives the most control over flow?

A

Venturi Mask

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18
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How much O2 does a face tent giver

A

8-12 L /min

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19
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When is a face tent used for O2

A

When tight fitting masks are not tolerated and used for humidification

20
Q

How much O2 does a resuscitation mask give

A

15 L / Min or wide - open

21
Q

Describe when resuscitation mask is used?

A

Non breather in emergency setting

ECT

22
Q

Describe the process of initiating oxygen and when to start using humidification ?

A

Start at 1L and titrate from there

Add humidification at 4L

23
Q

What must be present if oxygen is being used?

A

A sign on the door

24
Q

When using oxygen we must never use ____ products why?

A

Petroleum because it could ignite

25
What things must documentation include when documentation for oxygen is required
Delivery device Liter flow (Written as 2L/nasal cannula) Education provided to patient and family Patient response to oxygen both pre and post
26
If people with COPD are having trouble breathing what should a nurse encourage?
Pursed lip breathing
27
Why is giving lots of oxygen to a person with COPD a bad thing?
If oxygen level is to high the brain thinks it no longer needs to breath
28
What is the SPO2 level for COPD people
88-92%
29
Documentation for Eternal Feeding should include what information
Amount and type of feeding Patients response Patency of tube Stoma site Skin integrity Side affects if any
30
Documentation for wound care must include
Wound and periwound tissue appearance, colour and tissue type Presence and characteristics of exudate Type and amount of dressing used Patient tolerance of procedure Patients level of comfort Any analgesics provided
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Documentation for Urinary Elimination must include
Type and size of catheter used Amount of fluid used to inflate balloon Characteristics of urine (colour, clarity, odour) Reason for catherization Specimen collection (if required) Patients response Patient teaching In and out record
32
When checking supplies for the set up of a sterile field what must be check the supplies for
Expiration date Punctures Tears Stains Evidence of moisture
33
Whenever pouring a sterile solution into the sterile field we must check what
Verified contents Expiration date
34
How do we know what rate the oxygen is set to?
If the line is in the middle of the ball * watch the ball doesnt fall when u adjust rate
35
What are three things to make sure to do when preparing for a male catheterization?
Patient in supine Draped upper and lower, only exposing the private area Ensure waterproof pad is under
36
Foreskin must be ____ when inserting a catheter
retracted and put back afterwards
37
What are three things to do before a female catheterization that is important
Helped patient into dorsal recumbent position Request patient to relax thigs Draped upper and lower body
38
When inserting a female catheter what other position (beside dorsal recumbent) can they be in?
Side-lying
39
What position must the patient be in for enteral feeding?
Fowlers position No less than 30 No more than 45
40
When eternal feeding, formula must be given at what temperature?
Room temperature
41
When preforming eternal feeding what must be label the bag with?
Tube-feeding formula type Strength Amount Date Time Initials Label "Not for IV use"
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When packing a wound we must think
Think fluff not stuff
43
When dressing a wound we must label the dressing with
Date Time Initials
44
When documenting for Oropharyngeal suctioning we must include
Amount, consistency, colour and odor of secretions Patients response to procedure Patients pre and post suctioning status
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When documenting for Tracheostomy suctioning and dressing change we must include
Patient response to procedure Characteristics of sputum Number of passes Pre and post suctioning status Inner cannula care