How to give iron med? - ANSWith straw to prevent teeth stain and drink citrus juice
First sign of cocaine withdrawal - ANSIntense craving
Shot site for kids - ANSVent glu with hug
Sliding scale for insulin - ANSAdd the 2 numbers together
Urine sample from cath pt - ANSClean port with alcohol and get urine
Vitamin k foods - ANSDark leafy greens like spinach and kale
First vaccine for newborn - ANSHep B
Abnormal lochia - ANSBig blood clots and reappearance of rubra
State scope of practice - ANSNursing act
OCD pt - ANSLet them finish their ritual first
If 2 nurses are talking about a pt - ANSTell them to stop FIRST
If a UAP is doing something wrong - ANSCorrect them outside the patients room and not in
front of pt
Seborrheic Dermatitis/Cradle cap intervention - ANS-Mineral oil/water and clean crusts with
wash cloth and brush
TIA interventions - ANS
Burn pt concern signs - ANSStride and hoarse voice and singed face
Hyponatremia causes - ANSHeart failure, Renal failure,increased Na excretion, excessive
diaphoresis, diuretics, wound drainage, vomiting/diarrhea/GI suctioning, inadequate Na
intake
Kussmaul respirations - ANSDeep, rapid breathing; usually the result of an accumulation of
certain acids when insulin is not available in the body.
Malpractice - ANS
Psychoses - ANS
, Cap refill - ANSColor should return within 3 seconds
Vitamin K - ANSClots blood and warfarin antidote
Warfarin lab - ANSPT- 11-13
INR therapeutic range for pt with heart probs taking warfarin = 2-3
INR normal in healthy pt= 1-2
Use a electric razor
Nursing Process - ANSassessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning,
implementation, evaluation
Bone Marrow Aspiration Position - ANSProne
Elder abuse with lacerations - ANSReport ASAP!!!!!! BEFORE TREATING THE PT
Immunosuppressed patients - ANS-Canned/cooked food only
-No fresh flowers or nature
-Sanitize Everything
-Protect skin with chapstick and skin integrity
-No salads or seasoning
Cholelithiasis Diet - ANS-Low Fat foods only
-LIMIT whole milk, rich rolls, waffles, pastries, ice cream, avocados, fried eggs, non fat free
cheese, fried foods, chocolate and PB
-Allowed to eat dry or cottage cheese and gelatin and jam
Patient with low blood sugar and sweating - ANSGive them orange juice
Important intervention for Thyroidectomy - ANSCheck neck for bleeding. Hoarse voice is
normal!
Sickle cell crisis interventions - ANSHydration, oxygen, and pain management
Cushing Cause - ANSPrednisone or other glucosteriods
Hypoxia Signs - ANSIrritability and confusion