Remove restraints and asses client every __ hours - 2 hours
Where should restraints be tied to keep them stable and in place? - On the bed frame
Fire safety
R
A
C
E - Rescue: Protect and evacuate clients in immediate danger
Alarm: Activate the alarm and report the fire
Contain: Close doors or windows
Extinguish: Use correct fire extinguisher to eliminate the fire
Fire extinguisher use
P
A
S
S - Pull
Aim Squeeze
Sweep
Class A fire extinguisher is used for? (4) - 1. Paper
2. Wood
3. Cloth
4. Trash
Class B fire extinguisher is used for? (2) - 1. Flammable liquids
2. Flammable gas
Class C fire extinguisher is used for? - Electrical fires
When dealing with radiation, a nurse should wear this to record radiation exposure - Radiation badge
Semi-Fowler's position - Head of bed elevated 30 degrees
Fowler's position - Head of bed elevated to 45-60 degrees
High Fowler's position - Head of bed elevated to 90 degrees
Indications for Semi-Fowler's position (6) - 1. Gastric feedings
2. Head injury
3. Post-op cranial surgery
4. Increased ICP
5. Respiratory illness
6. Post-op cataract removal
Indications for Fowler's position (4) - 1. Post-op abdominal surgery
2. Bleeding esophageal varices
3. Post-op thyroidectomy
4. Cataract removal
Indication for High-Fowler's position (5) - 1. Emphysema
2. Pneumothorax
3. Feeding
4. Hiatal hernia
5. Insertion of NG tube
Indications for Supine position (1) - 1. Spinal cord injury (no pillow)
Indications for Prone position (3) - 1. Post lumbar puncture 6-12 hours
2. Post myelogram 12-24 hours
3. Post-op tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Wiseman. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $12.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
