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Module 2-F (3) Flashcards

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Poison Exposure

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Children at risk- Small size/weight, curiosity, lack of fear, evolving mobility. 1-5 High risk. School age- accidental/exposure. Adolescent- purposeful

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Types of poisonings- Ingestion

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most common

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Types of poisonings-Ocular

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getting a forgien substance in eyes

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Types of poisonings-Dermal exposure

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skin/pores

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Types of poisonings-Inhalation

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breathing in

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Types of poisonings-Parenteral exposure

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IV

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Types of poisonings-Envenomation

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venom injection-snake

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Common Sources of Poisonings

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plants, household and personal care products, cleaners, meds, carbon monoxide, lead, psychopharmocological drugs, alcohol

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Therapeutic Management

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Obtaining information

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Common Sources of Poisonings

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plants, household and personal care products, cleaners, meds, carbon monoxide, lead, psychopharmocological drugs, alcohol

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Therapeutic Management

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Obtaining information

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Gastric Lavage

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Over a 1/2 hr period. Not used w/ corosive substances.

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Therapeutic Management

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remove dermal/occular toxins (eye wash), dilute ingested toxins.(never induce vomiting)

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Gastric Lavage

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Over a 1/2 hr period. Not used w/ corosive substances.

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Activated Characoal

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1 hr or less- binds to the substance and absorbs its effects. (stimulant to counteract constipation)

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Lead poisoning

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paint/gas/water/soil. poor nutrition increases the effects of lead poisoning., Homes prior to 1960s

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Clinical Manisfestations

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CNS, Hemapoietic (RBC’s effected), GI , Skeletal, Renal (ARF)

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Lead poisoning

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paint/gas/water/soi. poor nutrition increases theeffects of lead posioning., Homes prior to 1960

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Clinical Manisfestations

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CNS, Hemapoietic (RBC’s effected), GI , Skeletal, Renal (ARF)

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Clinical Manisfestatio.ns-serum level 10

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harmful

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Clinical Manisfestations-serum level 10-15

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frequent screenings

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Treatment-lead

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Chelation- ridding the environment of lead products

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Clinical Manisfestations-serum level 20 ^

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possible removal and treatment

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Treatment-lead

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Chelation- ridding the environment of lead products

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Physical restraints-

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Bed rails x 4 (except if a pt requests it), Geri-chair, Wrist/ankle,waist restraints.

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Restraint indications- Legal implications

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require an MD order, emergency. Manufacturers directions, check and release according to the policy. (checking skin integrity, pulses)

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Restraint indications- legal guidelines

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Physiologic- danger of suffocation. Aspiration- Bipap/Cpap- NEVER restrained. Pressure ulcers, contractures.

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Alternative methods to restraints.

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Determine behavior pattern, pain relief, rule out causes for agitation, assess VS/meds, involve the family, reduce stimulation

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Restraint indications- legal guidelines

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Physiologic- danger of suffocation. Aspiration- Bipap/Cpap- NEVER restrained. Pressure ulcers, contractures.

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Alternative methods to restraints.

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Determine behavior pattern, pain relief, rule out causes for agitation, assess VS/meds, involve the family, reduce stimulation

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Alternative methods to restraints.

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distractions and calm voice, night lights, alarm system, walking barriers, side rails. Place patient close to the Nurisng station, Toilet Q 2 hrs

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RACE

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Rescue, Alarm,Contain, Extinguish/Evacuate

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Accident free environment

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Falls- don’t leave infant unattended, eliminate slippery surfaces, good lighting, clutter free, shoes, handrails, bed/call bell.

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Patient Abuse/Maltreatment Assessment

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Emotional / Physical Abuse, Neglect, sexual exploitation, shaken baby syndrome, Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy, Elder.

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Munchausen syndrome by proxy

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Illness fabricated or induced in another person. Most often the mother who fabricates or causes an illness in a child to gain attention from healthcare providers.

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Risk factors for child abuse

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Dysfunction (usually the biggest factor), multigenerational (both parents), socioeconomic, characteristics. (below 5y/o with a developmental delay, physical delay.

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Etiology of Child abuse (characteristics

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under 5 y/o, physical abnormalities, developmentally delayed, difficult temperament

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Risk factors for Elder abuse

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^ 80 y/o, Woman, need assistance.(personal care/financial) 1-10 cases actually reported.

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Sexual Abuse

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Usually 6-9 y/o at onset, 3:1 female to male ratio, incest, molestation, pedefelia, child porn.

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Clinical Manisfestations (Physical indicators)

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unexplained bruises, burns (soles, palms, buttocks), fractures in various stages of healing, inadequate weight gain, poor hygiene, bald pathces, inappropriate clothing for the season, STD’s

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Clinical Manisfestations (Behavioral factors)

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Woriness w/ adult contact, apprehension, fear, aggression, stealing food, inconsistent schooling, habit disorders, learning disorders, ( SUICIDAL, PROMISCUITY, EATING)

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Clinical Manisfestations (Focused assessment)

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Excellent documentation, thorough physical assessment,height/weight gain, emotional state, family support system, non-judgemental in questioning.

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RN role in child abuse

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Be sure the stories match (biggest indicator) , story matches the injury, know what you are walking in to, Nurses have a DUTY to REPORT

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Infection Cycle

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6 Components- Infectious agent, Resovoir, Portal of exit, Means of Transmission, Portal of entry, Susceptible host

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Breaking the chain of Infection

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Medical asepsis, RN responsibility, protection from microorganisms, immunizations, isolation

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Factors and Risk of infection

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Increased risk- (newborn/elderly, poor health/nutrition, stress, invasive/indwelling med devices.

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Focus on the older adult

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Common infections- Pneumonia (decrwased reflex in cough, due to cilia), UTI (anatomical changes, incomplete bladder emptying, decreased sphincter tone), Skin (elastiscity, vascular)

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Nosocomial Infections (hospital acquired infections)

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Not present at the time of hospitalization, 80% from Foley’s,

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Exogenous infection

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other people

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Endogenous infection

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organism person harbors

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Iatrogenic infection

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Result of a treatment or procedure (diagnostic)

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Antibiotic resistant pathogens(MRSA)

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Methacilin resistant Staphylococcus aureus. “cillin” drugs will not work in treating MRSA

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Antibiotic resistant pathogens(VRE)

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Vancomycin resistant Enterococcus- Vanco resistant

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Antibiotic resistant pathogens

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Hand washing is the most effective prevention

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Medical asepsis

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Clean technique- wask hands frequently, soiled items away from you, avoid bodily fluids, avoid raising dust, clean least soiled to most soiled.

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Medical asepsis

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dispose in to appropriate containers, pour directly into the drain, sterilize items, good personal grooming, follow guidelines

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Surgical asepsis

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Sterile to sterile only, open packs away from you, avoid spilling any solution on cloth or paper, wet in considered contaminated, above waist, avoid reaching over a sterile field, never turn back on sterile field, sterile only to break the skin, dry, sterile forceps only, edge is contaminated.

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Medical asepsis

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Clean technique- wask hands frequently, soiled items away from you, avoid bodily fluids, avoid raising dust, clean least soiled to most soiled.

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Medical asepsis

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dispose in to appropriate containers, pour directly into the drain, sterilize items, good personal grooming, follow guidelines

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Psychological needs during isolation

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rejection, guilt, unclean, undesirable, sensory deprivation, avoided and punished. ( need education, empahasize the reasoning) Emotional support, discontinue as soon as safe, Children have special needs( diversional activities, play dress up, young may feel punished)

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CDC Guidelines

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Standard precautions (wearing gloves) all hospitalized persons, blood and all bodily fluids, secretions, excretions.

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CDC Guidelines

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Transmission based precautions (airborne (TB), droplet(FLU- 3 ft or less), contact (CDiff)

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Psychological needs during isolation

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rejection, guilt, unclean, undesirable, sensory deprivation, avoided and punished. ( need education, empahasize the reasoning)

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