What is a humidifier and when is it typically used?
- ANS-moisturizes air given to client
-typically only given for someone on more than 4L/min
Physical inspection of the vagina and the cervix with palpation of the uterus and
ovaries is.... - ANS-pelvic exam
What are the main responsibilities during preprocedural care?
- ANS--consent
-clarifying explanations; nursing make sure form is signed
-providing physical and emotional support
What does home care nursing services used for?
- ANS--help shorten time spent recovering in hospital
-prevent admission to extended care facilities
-reduce readmissions to acute care facilities
if a radiographic study involves injecting contrast, what do we need to double
check first?
- ANS-allergies
(iodine, shellfish)
How long does a liquid oxygen unit typically last?
- ANS-typically only 4-8 hours
* sent home with clients with chronic respiratory issues
The most common oxygen source? - ANS-wall outlet
Who determines level of care?
- ANS-minimum data set (MDS) for nursing home resident assessment and care
screening
Pelvic exam requires the patient to be in what position?
- ANS-lithotomy
, Steps involved in transfer?
- ANS--informing client and family of transfer
-completing a transfer summary
What should you acquire before preprocedural care?
- ANS-general consent
*covers lab test and anything diagnostic that is not too invasive
older adults may __________________ symptoms so they can go home.
- ANS-minimize
Who is pursed lip breathing most beneficial for?
- ANS-clients with chronic respiratory disorders
-COPD
-lung disorders
what is requires before performing exams or tests?
- ANS-signed consent from the patient
two nursing interventions used the most and examples?
- ANS-positioning techniques (fowlers)
Breathing techniques
-incentive spirometer
-deep breathing
-pursed lip breathing
Susceptibility to infections among older clients is due to
- ANS--decreased immune system function.
-inadequate fluid/nutrition intake
promoting social interaction and combating sensory deprivation are
_________________ implications for clients in isolation.
- ANS-psychological
What is needed at discharge ?
- ANS--medical order
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