Gloves and gowns worn by the caregivers and visitors
Disposal of infectious dressing material into a single, nonporous bag without touching the outside of the
bag
PMGG= Private room/ share same illness, mask, gown and gloves
Skin infection - ANSWER-VCHIPS
Varicella zoster
Cutaneous diptheria
Herpes simplez
Impetigo
Peduculosis
Scabies
Air or Pulmonary Embolism - ANSWER-S/S chest pain, dyspnea, tachycardia, pale/cyanotic, sense of
impending doom. (turn pt to LEFT side and LOWER the head of bed.)
Woman in labor (un-reassuring FHR) - ANSWER-(late decels, decreased variability, fetal bradycardia, etc)
Turn pt on Left side, give O2, stop pitocin, Increase IV fluids!
Tube feeding with decreased LOC - ANSWER-Pt on Right side (promotes emptying of the stomach) Head
of bed elevated (prevent aspiration)
After lumbar puncture and oil based myelogram - ANSWER-pt is flat SUPINE (prevent headache and
leaking of CSF)
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Pt with heat stroke - ANSWER-flat with legs elevated
during Continuous Bladder Irrigation (CBI) - ANSWER-catheter is taped to the thigh. leg must be kept
straight.
After Myringotomy - ANSWER-position on the side of AFFECTED ear, allows drainage.
After Cateract surgery - ANSWER-pt sleep on UNAFFECTED side with a night shield for 1-4 weeks
after Thyroidectomy - ANSWER-low or semi-fowler's position, support head, neck and shoulders.
Infant with Spina Bifida - ANSWER-Prone so that sac does not rupture
Buck's Traction (skin) - ANSWER-elevate foot of bed for counter traction
After total hip replacement - ANSWER-don't sleep on side of surgery, don't flex hip more than 45-60
degress, don't elevate Head Of Bed more than 45 degrees. Maintain hip abduction by separating thighs
with pillows.
Prolapsed cord - ANSWER-Knee to chest or Trendelenburg
oxygen 8 to 10 L
Cleft Lip - ANSWER-position on back or in infant seat to prevent trauma to the suture line. while feeding
hold in upright position.
To prevent dumping syndrome - ANSWER-(post operative ulcer/stomach surgeries) eat in reclining
position. Lie down after meals for 20-30 min. also restrict fluids during meals, low CHO and fiber diet.
small, frequent meals.
AKA (above knee amputation) - ANSWER-elevate for first 24 hours on pillow. position prone daily to
maintain hip extension.
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