Tubes And IVs Flashcards
1
Q
NG tubes
A
Measure from tip of nose to earlobe to x process
Place tape
Salem sump tube for continuous suction
Semi Fowler
Mouth care q4
2
Q
Colostomy
A
Clarify enteric coated meds
No foods cause gas and odor
Increase fluid intake
3
Q
Syringe size to flush CVC
A
10ml
Bigger better
Push pause
4
Q
Hypotonic
A
Not for ICP or diabetes
For hyper Na+
DKA
Give slowly
Watch out for hypovolemia (signs -tachycardia and Edema)
5
Q
Hypertonic
A
LR —- burns
For hypovolemic
Peritonitis
Heat stroke
Slowly
Watch for high blood pressure jvd and edema
6
Q
Isotonic
A
LR
Cause hyper K+
Not for liver bad patients
