N205 final exam - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Physiological Functions of the Skin - ANS1. Protection 2. Sensation / precipitation 3. Storage 4. Absorption 5. Heat Regulation Structure of the skin - ANS- Epidermis - Dermis - Subcutaneous tissue Wound - ANSCreates an alteration/disruption of the skin Classifications 1. Cause (surgical vs. non-surgical) 2. Duration (acute vs. chronic) 3. Level of contamination 4. Depth of tissue affected 5. Color of the wound Level of contamination - ANSClassified according to bacter...

Lab work - ANSis objective Five Rights of Delegation - ANSright task right circumstance right person right direction/communication right supervision/evaluation Safe Ambulation for Parkinson's - ANSClear path gait belt call light within reach fall assessment 60 Second Assessment - ANSid safety risk check O2 id patient check mental status Confidentiality and HIPAA - ANSchange of shift report progress notes Maintain confidentiality guidelines - ANSdestroy info redu...

what are actions that can be delegated to an UAP? - ANSfeeding, blood sugar, ambulation, intake and output, showers, all basic ADLS, vital signs what are actions that can be delegated to an LPN? - ANStake care of stable patients, give meds, limited on IV and vasoactive meds, foley catheter, dressing change, they are very skill based who would be delegated this task? flush an IV line - ANSLPN or RN who would be delegated this task? assess apical pulse prior to medicaiton adminis...

Lab work - ANSis objective Five Rights of Delegation - ANSright task right circumstance right person right direction/communication right supervision/evaluation Safe Ambulation for Parkinson's - ANSClear path gait belt call light within reach fall assessment 60 Second Assessment - ANSid safety risk check O2 id patient check mental status Confidentiality and HIPAA - ANSchange of shift report progress notes Maintain confidentiality guidelines - ANSdestroy info redu...

N250 Study Guide Final Exam