NURSING 106 PACKAGE DEAL

Wound care - treatment for small lacerations that don't require sutures, treatment for puncture wounds - ️️(1) Lacerations: Wash the wound gently with mild soap & water or normal saline (2) Puncture wounds (a) Cleanse by soaking the foot in warm water with soap (b) Avoid the use of hydrogen ...

Immediate needs of the newborn: AIRWAY Ensure patent airway - Suction ________ first, then ________. When the nose is stimulated it causes a gasp which may cause aspiration of mucus in the mouth. Avoid prolonged or vigorous suctioning. Have 02 and resuscitation equipment ready in case it is neede...

Physiological needs - ️️air, water, food, shelter, sleep, clothing, reproduction safety needs - ️️personal security, employment, resources, health, property love and belonging - ️️friendship, intimacy, family, sense of connection self-esteem needs - ️️respect, self-esteem, s...

Substances that Abuse Maternal and Fetal or Neonatal - ️️Caffeine Tobacco Alcohol Marijuana Cocaine (Bazoconstrictors) Amphetamines and methamphetamines Opioids (heroine, methadone, morphine) Antidepressants Class A Druugs - ️️*Safe pregnancy drug *Have not demonstrated fetal ris...

What factors influence Nursing as a modern profession? - ️️Women's role in Society Religion War When did women get the right to vote? - ️️1920, AFTER African Americans (Civil War) True or False For most of history women have done this work, unpaid. - ️️True Illness was thoug...

Properly assess a client prior to the administration of diuretics - ️️~Assess skin for fluid volume deficit or retention (edema) ~Check for hypertension (monitor BP and pulse) ~Administer IV diuretics slowly to prevent abrupt changes in fluid & electrolytes Describe the signs and symptoms o...