If there are no contraindications, VTE chemoprophylaxis should be started within _________ from admission: - correct answer 24 hours
The Trauma/STICU staff may hold VTE chemoprophylaxis for the following surgeries EXCEPT: - correct answer ...
If there are no contraindications, VTE chemoprophylaxis should be started within _________ from
admission: - correct answer 24 hours
The Trauma/STICU staff may hold VTE chemoprophylaxis for the following surgeries EXCEPT: - correct
answer Hip
The patient is Case 3 for the OR and enoxaparin is ordered BID. The patient leaves at 1600 to the OR.
What is the next action? - correct answer Send enoxaparin dose along with the
patient's chart and DOCUMENT that it was communicated when enoxaparin is to be given in the Nurse
DOP note.
What is within the nursing scope of practice that prevents the incidence of clot formation? - correct
answer All of the above (SCD's, Administer ordered anticoagulant medication,
Ambulate/AROM/PROM)
A patient on the trauma service is undergoing a radial fracture repair with potential for nerve block. The
orthopedic surgeon and the anesthesiologist request to hold VTE. The ortho resident placed a hold
order. Which of the following is the NEXT appropriate step: - correct answer
Have the ortho resident page or call trauma chief resident to request hold on VTE order
What is the standard dosing for enoxaparin VTE chemoprophylaxis in TRAUMA patients with norm BMI?
- correct answer Enoxaparin 30mg SQ q12h
Literature on DVT shows what percentage of trauma patients get DVT when they are not on VTE
chemoprophylaxis? - correct answer 58%
The standard administration time for enoxaparin for trauma patients are: - correct answer
0600 and 1800
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