Skills Finals Review (Jeopardy, Expanded + More In-Depth) Flashcards
This action prevents drainage from the NG Tube from going into the esophagus and pharynx upon removal of the NG tube =
Pinching the tube
This is the gold standard for confirmation of NG Tube placement =
X-Ray
Name of the 1st anatomical landmark used when measuring NG Tube placement =
Tip of the Nose
Name of the 2nd anatomical landmark used when measuring NG Tube placement =
Ear Lobe
Name of the 3rd anatomical landmark used when measuring or NG Tube placement =
Xiphoid Process
What is the position used for placement of an NG Tube?
High Fowler’s
Having a pt hold their breath during NG Tube placement prevents-
Aspiration
The unintended administration of a vesicant drug or fluid into the subcutaneous tissue =
Extravasation
What should the change interval be for continuous IV fluids?
Every 96 hrs
Veins in this proximity to the body should be attempted first =
Distal / Distally
Blue Hub Angiocath =
22 G
Yellow Hub Angiocath =
24 G
Pink Hub Angiocath =
20 G
Green Hub Angiocath =
18 G
Grey Hub Angiocath =
16 G
Orange Hub Angiocath =
14 G
What fluid has an Osmolality that’s the same as bodily fluids?
Isotonic Solution
What fluid has an Osmolality that’s lower than bodily fluids?
Hypotonic Solution
What fluid has an Osmolality that’s higher than bodily fluids?
Hypertonic Solution
Assessment tool used to assess pressure ulcer risk =
Braden Scale
A high diet in this nutrient will aid in wound healing =
Protein
Acute wounds should be treated with what kind of dressings?
Hydrogels, Hydrocolloids, Alginates, Foams, Films
Chronic wounds should be treated with what kind of dressings?
Cellulose / Bacterial Cellulose, Collagen, Chitosan, Hyaluronic Acid, Fibrinogen / Fibrin, Polylysine
Define chronic wounds =
A wound that doesn’t heal in an orderly set of stages (is unpredictable) and lasts longer than 3 months
Brown / Black dead tissue attached to a wound =
Eschar Tissue
Thick, yellow, green, tan, or brown wound drainage =
Purulent Exudate