nursing interventions in PFC

Question 1

when performing nursing intervention during prolonged field care, personnel must flush saline locks with 10ml of normal saline at least every __ hours

Answer 1

8

Question 2

Reposition patient and check padding at least every __ hours.

Answer 2

2

Question 3

T/F Burned and injured extremities should be slightly elevated and slightly flexed to optimize venous return and maintain adequate peripheral pulses.

Answer 3

false

Question 4

T/F lip moisturizer is included in the “minimum” recommendation for oral care during PFC

Answer 4

true

Question 5

Patients who are conscious and able should brush their teeth a minimum of every __ hours. For unconscious patients, perform oral care at least every __ hours.

Answer 5

12, 4

Question 6

Perform Foley care _____ a day or as needed for excessive drainage

Answer 6

once

Question 7

T/F when washing a patient during prolonged field care, you should always wash the face first

Answer 7

true

Question 8

T/F If baby wipes or skin wipes are used to wash the skin, the wipes should be thoroughly rinsed with water first, because most contain alcohol and residues that can irritate the skin

Answer 8

true

Question 9

Every _____ if possible, replace infusing bag of fluids and tubing with new equipment.

Answer 9

72 hours

Question 10

If available, check blood glucose level (BGL) every 8 hours or more frequently as dictated by patient status. A low BGL (less than __ mg/dL) must be treated immediately with oral sugar or juice or IV glucose.

Answer 10

80

Question 11

A high BGL (greater than ___ mg/dL) is less dangerous than low glucose, but may be treated if the capability is available.

Answer 11

200

Question 12

which nursing intervention minimizes the risk for patient to develop a DVT during PFC?

Answer 12

lower extremity massage

Question 13

Perform DVT prevention for unconscious patients at least every __ hours

Answer 13

2