Midterm Flashcards
What are the 6 components of the chain of infection?
- Infection Agent
- Reservoir
- Portal of Exit from Reservoir
- Mode of Transmission
- Portal of entry to host
- Susceptible host
What are the 4 phases of wound healing? (page 1303)
Inflammatory phase, proliferative phase, remodeling, primary or secondary intention.
What are signs/symptoms of Hypergycemia
Thirst, headache, lethargy, increased urination
What are signs/symptoms of hypoglycemia?
Diaphoresis, shakiness, confusion, loss of conciousness
What are the normal lab ranges for blood glucose monitoring?
4-8 is normal below 4 is hypoglycemic and above 8 is hyperglycemic
What is the normal hourly output for an adult?
125ml or 500ml/4 hours
What are the 3 types of catheters and what are they used for?
Straight-cross intermittent is single use.
In-Dwelling double lumen (foley) for long-term
Triple Lumen-Irrigation long term w/balloon
What would be an indictation that intermittent bladder irrigation is necessary?
Decreased urine output blockage, distended suprapubic and abdominal discomfort.
What is the nursing assessment when observing urine output collecting in a straight drainage bag?
COCA color odor consistency amount
What are the components of a complete blood count?
RBCs, WBCs, Hematocrit, Hemoglobin, Platelet
What does SBAR stand for?
Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation
What should the nurse assess prior to giving an enteral feed?
Allergies, order, tube placement, patency, intake & output
What are the 10 medication rights?
Patient, documentation, medication, dosage, time, route, reason, patient education, evaluation, refuse
What are 5 things a nurse needs to know before it is safe to give a medication?
Indication for medication, patients other medications, allergies
How often should you monitor a patient for Gastric Residual?
Every 4-5 hours.May be reflected if 200-500 mL or more remains in adult patients’ stomach; if >150 mL, check within hour
What position should a patient be in prior to initiating a feed or medication?
High Fowlers to prevent aspiration
What are the 3 types of enteral tube feeding?
Intermittent, Continuous and Open vs Closed
What would you assess for post-feed?
Respiratory status
Patency
Blood sugars
Intake & Output
Skin condition
Nausea/cramping
How do you prevent clogging of feeding tubes?
Flush before, in-between, and after medication(s)/feeds
Flush Q4-6H or as per agency policy/MD orders
What are 4 ways to troubleshoot a tube feeding?
Try clamping tube and allow warm water to “soak”
Try repositioning patient (potential kinks)
Try pushing and pulling back on syringe plunger (gently)
Enzymes (need MD order)