Adjunct Therapies for wound healing Correct Answers -
hyperbaric oxygen therapy: uses 100% oxygen to stimulate cell
growth for burns and necrotic type infections.
-growth factor therapy: with the use of plasma rich in platelets
stimulates fibroblasts to activate cell growth for wound healing.
-US therapy: can decrease pain, stimulate wound bed
granulation, and decrease the rate of infection.
Assessing IV Site Correct Answers -Assess for redness,
swelling, streaking, or drainage.
-Palpate site for pain, firmness, swelling, abnormal temperature,
or blanching
-Replace every 72-96hrs
Babinski Reflex Test Correct Answers Stroke lateral aspect of
sole of foot
Positive in adults: extension of big toe, fanning of small toes
Braden Scale Correct Answers Used to predict risk of pressure
sore development
-Severe Risk: score of 9 or less
-High Risk: Score 10-12
-Moderate Risk: Score 13-14
-Mild Risk:cScore 15-18
-RISK FACTORS
-Sensory Perception
-Moisture
-Activity
-Mobility
, -Nutrition
-Friction & Shear
Circulatory Overload Correct Answers an excess in
intravascular fluid volume
Colostomy Correct Answers creation of an artificial opening
into the colon
CONVERSIONS Correct Answers -30mL= 1oz
-1000mcg= 1mg
-2Tbs= 1oz
-1000ml= 1L
-1Tbs= 15mL
-1tsp= 5mL
-1000mg= 1g
-2.2lbs= 1kg
-3tsp= 1tbs
-1C= 8oz
Coude catheter Correct Answers curved and has a rounded or
bulbous tip that is easier to insert into the male urethra when the
prostate is enlarged. One time use.
Deltoid Needle Size, injection max, & Landmarking Correct
Answers -Gauge: 21 - 25G
-Length: 1 -1 1/2 in.
-Max: 2mL
-Landmarking:
1. Palpate lower edge of acromion process, which forms the base
of the triangle.