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Needs reinforcement signals the nurse is doing something
incorrectly
A phrase to help remember walking up stairs with crutches is
Up with the good down with the bad
What are the 5 stages of Maslows hierarchy starting with most needed
Physiological (water,food) Security needs (shelter) Belonging Esteem Self Actualization
Erikson Infancy 0-18months is
trust vs mistrust
Erikson toddler 18mo to 3 years is
autonomy vs shame and doubt
erikson pre school 3-6 years
Initiative vs guilt
erikson school age 6-12 years
industry vs inferiority
erikson adolescence
Identity vs role confusion
erikson early adulthood
intimacy vs isolation
erikson middle adulthood
generativity vs stagnation
erikson later
integrity vs despair
ADPIE :
Assessment Diagnosis Planning Intervention Evaluation
What are some signs of a non patent airway
obstruction
stridor
wheezes
ABC :
Airway
Breathing
Circulation
AWFERS:
Air Water Food Elimination Rest Socialization Hazards
Some signs patient is in color black triage
absent pulses
fixed dilated pupils
absent b/p
A patient with airway obstruction, chest wound, 15%-40% burns goes to what color
Red
What is the only type of suctioning CNAs are allowed to do
Oropharyngeal
In order for an LPN to do a blood transfusion ….
an RN must be present
Veracity:
Adherence to the truth
Liability:
obligation one incurs or might incur through acting or failing to act
Malpractice:
improper use of ones professional duties; a failure to meet care standards that causes harm to another person
Negligence:
failure to provide care that a reasonable person would perform in similar circumstances
Libel:
defamation by written or printed words or pictures
Slander:
Defamation by written or printed words
Acts of omission or commission:
Doing wrong by not acting; doing wrong by acting
Beneficence:
to do good.
Non maleficence:
to do no harm
assault:
To threaten to touch
battery
touching someone without consent
When is sabbath
Sundown on friday until sundown on saturday
Name religion: Someone should be with body from death to burial usually within 24 hours
Judaism
Name religion: body must not be touched d from 8-30 minutes after death
Judaism
Name religion: Circumcision done on day 8 after birth
Judaism
Name religion: Medical personnel do not touch or wash body after death
Judaism
Name religion:: Only family and friends allowed to touch the body, priest ties thread around wrist
Hinduism
Name religion: Last rites are chanted by bedside
Buddhism
Name religion: Dying confess sins, ask family to forgive, only family and friends allowed to touch body
Muslim
JHI:
Judaism Hinduism Islam, do not touch body
When is baptism done on mormons
after age of 8
Can you do a blood transfusion on a jehovah witness
no blood products can be used
Name religion: Touching is unacceptable with opposite sex
Asian Americans
Alcohol, Coffee and Tea are prohibited in what 2 religions
7th day adventists, mormons (latter day saints)
Name religion: combination of milk and meat is prohibited
Judaism
Name religion: sea scavengers (shrimp) are not allowed
Judaism
What is aloe vera used for and what is a side effect
topical anti-inflammatory for burns abrasions. may increase digoxin level
What is Echinacea used for and when is it contraindicated
Blood purifier that fights colds, infections and cancer, contraindicated in breast feeding women, avoid with ragweed allergy
What is Ginseng used for and what side effect does it have
used for BPH benign prostatic hypertrophy, avoid with coumadin (increases effect)
What is Saint Johns Wort used for, and what should we avoid when taking it
menstrual disorders, depression, diuretic, avoid with sunlight, antidepressants, and foods containing tyramine
What is Kava Kava used for and what is its side effect
decrease anxiety and stress, increase effect of barbiturates
What is Ginko Biloba used for and when is it contraindicated
improves blood circulation, and attention span, avoid in pregnant women and children and people taking coumadin.
What is ginger used for and when is it contraindicated
reduce morning sickness nausea, contraindicated with gallbladder disease, may cause cans depression
What is garlic used for and what are the side effects
decrease cholesterol, bp and glucose levels, may affect blood clotting, blood sugar levels
What is saw palmetto used for
supports health of prostate and improves urine flow.
What is Valerian Root used for and what is the side effect
used to calm neural system and promote sleep, may increase sedation when used with muscle relaxants etc.
What is Black Cohosh used for and when is it contraindicated.
Used for menstrual cramps, hot flashes, contraindicated in HRT CHF and pregnancy
What is Fever few used for and what is the side effect
Used for migraine headaches and arthritis, increases effect of coumadin
What is Licorice used for and when is it contraindicated
Used for peptic ulcer, GERD, weight loss, eczema, canker sores, contraindicated in heart disease
Saint Johns wart is the only herb that
decreases the effect of coumadin
Norm for female hematocrit
35%-45%
Norm for male hematocrit
40%-54%
Norm for WBC
5,000-10,000
Norm for RBC
4-5 million
Norm for platelet count
140,000-400,000
Norm for B lymphocytes
10%-20%
Norm for T lymphocytes
60%-80%
Norm for CD4
500-1000
CD4 less than ____ signifies AIDS
200
Norm for Specific gravity
1.005-1.030
Norm for pH
5.-8.
Norm for Sodium
135-145
Norm for Chloride
95-110
Norm for Glucose
60-120
Norm for Potassium
3.5-5.5
Norm for BUN
8.0-25
Norm for Creatinine
0.6-1.5
Norm for Carbon Dioxide
22-34
Norm for Calcium
9.31-10.9
Test for AIDS
Elisa then western blot