Assessment and documentation of chest tube - CORRECT-ANSWERS- vital
signs
- presence of air leaks and fluctuations
- suction level used
- dressing/ drainage
- presence of crepitus
- patient positioning
Glycopyrrolate - CORRECT-ANSWERS- Induction and intubation medication
- Can cause photosensitivity
Interventions increased intracranial pressure - CORRECT-ANSWERS- maintain
HOB 30- 45 degrees
- head in neutral position
- NEVER put patient in prone or valsalva maneuvers
Local Anesthetic Toxicity Cascade Symptoms - CORRECT-ANSWERS-
hypertension then leading to hypotension
- PVCs
- prolonged QRS
- then caridovascular collapse
1st indication - block has worn off - CORRECT-ANSWERS- return of
temperature sensation
Laprascopic shoulder pain treatment - CORRECT-ANSWERS- oral analgesics
- sleeping with head and shoulders at 15 degrees
Site marking - CORRECT-ANSWERS- must be consistent throughout the
organization
- does not have to be done by licensed independent practioner
UAP competencies - CORRECT-ANSWERS- BLS and basic airway management
, family refers to - CORRECT-ANSWERSwhoever the patient says it is
Stop taking kava when - CORRECT-ANSWERS1 week prior to sx
What precautions to use with VRE and C. diff - CORRECT-ANSWERScontact
Why do geriatric patients present a challnge - CORRECT-ANSWERSpotential
for cardiovascular events
Post Blood Transfusion - pts should be tested for - CORRECT-
ANSWERShemoglobin in the urine
Why take beta blockers prior to sx - CORRECT-ANSWERS- aid in controlling
the sympathetic reponses to perioperative phase
What medication can cause akathisia? - CORRECT-ANSWERS-
prochlorperazine
Interventions for COPD - CORRECT-ANSWERSmaximize lung volume
after alarm sounds of monitor - CORRECT-ANSWERS- always assess the
patient for adverse physiological changes first
Transverse Colostomy - CORRECT-ANSWERSsoft stool
typical stool odor
stool damages the skin
empties several times per day
may or may not be at risk for fluid/electrolytes imbalances
may irrigate
sigmoid colostomy - CORRECT-ANSWERS- formed stool
ileosotomy - CORRECT-ANSWERS- high up
- liquid pasty stool
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass - CORRECT-ANSWERSSmall pouch created from
stomach
Part of small intestine (DUODENUM) bypassed
Restriction and malabsorption
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