System-Based Inerventions

Question 1

Neurologic Interventions

Answer 1

• Provide Total Care
• Order correct bed for the patient
• Relay information consistently
• Monitor for decreased neurologic function

Question 2

Respiratory Interventions

Answer 2

• Provide Ventilatory Support
• Provide Supplemental Oxygen
• Provide Chest Percussion
• Perform Respiratory Hygiene
• Suction PRN
• Perform Deep Breathing Exercises
• Provide Trach Care every 4 hours
• Provide CPT every 4 hours
• Provide IPPB every 4 hours
• Provide IS every 4 hours
• Pulmonology Consult

Question 3

Cardiovascular Interventions

Answer 3

• Treat lethal arryhtmias per ACLS protocol
• SCDs or TEDs
• Heparin
• Vasopressors as necessary
• Observe for DVT, PE
• Cardiology Consult

Question 4

Intugementary Interventions

Answer 4

Turn patient every 2-4 hours
Use special bed to prevent skin breakdown
Wound/Ostomy Consult

Question 5

Musculoskeletal Interventions

Answer 5

Provide full ROM
Consult PT/OT/PMR

Question 6

Gastrointestinal Interventions

Answer 6

NGT to decompress bowel
NPO until BS are heard
Bowel Regimen
GI Prophylaxis
Gastroentereology Consult

Question 7

Genitourinary Interventions

Answer 7

Indwelling Catheter
Treat all symptomatic UTIs
Urology Consult

Question 8

Metabolic Interventions

Answer 8

Consider TPN for malnutrition
Nutrition consult
Endocrine Consult

Question 9

Psychologic Interventions

Answer 9

Be supportive
Provide comprehensive information
Make social referrals
Social Work Consult
Psych Consult