PN 1006 Midterm Exam Questions And Accurate
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ROM
HCA can assist with range of motion
Charting
Use only the approved abbreviation charting pertains to the activity of writing down the
patient information data observation and outcomes Blue or black ink.
Essential attribute of a well-managed chart:
Accuracy
Completeness
Clarity
Conciseness
Timeliness
Legibility
Organized and systemic
Confidentiality
Consistency
Objective and Nonjudgmental
Compliance with standard and regulations
When giving MORPHINE on lower abdommical pain you should consider the ff:
Amount, time, route, degree of pain, vital signs taken and should be factual
When charting you should record:
Immediately, not before and after
chain of infection
Infectious agent, reservoir, portal of exit, means of transmission, portal of entry and
, susceptible host.
Purpose of shift change report
Sharing pertinent information regarding oncoming staff
What to do when accidentally make mistakes while writing chart
Strike it out, initial it, and put a date on it.
military time
24 hour clock, appropriate time use in medical setting eg. 0003
Hand washing
Break the chain of infection
Portals of entry
Eyes, mouth, nares, wound
Precaution with active tb
Droplet and air borne. Gown, n95 mask, eye protection, gloves.
Rubella (German Measles)
A highly contagious viral infection best known by its distinctive red rash.
Patient usually in isolation precautions.
Droplet precaution, use gown,mask, goggles, gloves
C. diff (Clostridium dificile)
Is a bacterium thst can cause symptoms ranging from diarrhea to life-threatening
inflammation of the colon. contact precaution
What are the things to consider when mobilizing a patient?
Safety, evaluate bridge ability PRN-not dizzy, sits at least 5 min or feeling better. Take
bp
How quickly does pressure ulcer occur?
Within 1-2 hours
A foot cradle is used for:
Keeping the top sheet from touching the toes
To help prevent pressure ulcers on toes
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