Rnsg 1216 stuvia Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Health-care Associated Infections (HAIs): - Answer infection acquired while patient is receiving health care services Most common HAIs include: - Answer Pneumonia GI Illnesses UTIs Bloodstream Infections Wound Infections Hand Hygiene is the single most important intervention to prevent ... - Answer HAIs in the health care setting. Alcohol-based hygiene products (more/less) effective than soap. - Answer more (reduce infections) When is hand washing with soap and water necessary? -...

Objective Assessment - Answer - What do you see? - What do you smell? - Observable - Measureable - Vital signs, physical assessment Subjective Assessment - Answer - Direct information from the patient - "I feel sick" "I have chest pain" - Write direct statements in quotes Methods of Oxygen Delivery - Answer - Nasal Cannula - Simple face mask - Venti mask (Venturi) - 100% Non rebreather and - Partial rebreather masks - Oxygen tent - Oxygen Concentrators Artificial Airwa...

What is an IV? - Answer Intravenous infusion administration of fluids into a vein by means of a steel needle or plastic catheter. why is an IV administered - Answer used to maintain fluid and electrolyte balance, or to correct fluid volume deficits in patients unable to take sufficient volumes orally. Also used for prolonged nutritional support of patients with gastrointestinal dysfunction (total parenteral nutrition). CATS PRRR - Answer C = compatibilities, A = allergies, T = tubing c...

Vitamin B12 deficiency - Answer can occur because of low gastric acid Normal BMI - Answer 18.5-24.9 Northern heritage health risk - Answer -celiac -type 1 diabetes Feeding the patient key points (7) - Answer 1) Food allergies 2) ID patients diet 3) elevate head of bed 4) oral & hand hygiene 5) observe for dysphagia 6) record meal 7) record liquid Diet as tolerated - Answer solid/balanced diet -normal/ regular diet Clear liquid - Answer -inadequate in energy -DON'T use mo...

Pharmacologic Concepts - Answer Medication names (Chemical, generic, trade). Classification. (effects on body) Medication forms (medication route). pharmacokinetics Medication Actions - Answer absorption distribution metabolism excretion absorption - Answer Administration site to bloodstream distribution - Answer Bloodstream to tissues and organs metabolism - Answer Biotransformation occurs mainly in the liver excretion - Answer Exit the body. Occurs mainly through Kidneys ...

Whos going to ace this test?! - Answer YOU ARE!!! MED SAFETY - Answer Explain consideration for administration of injectable drugs to infants and children. - Answer The recommendation for pediatric IM injection sites includes use of the anterolateral thigh for infants up to 12 months of age, deltoid in children 18 months and older, and ventrogluteal for children of all ages. Recommendations for needle length include (1 inch) for infants; (1- to 1 ¼ -inch) in toddlers; (1 1/2- to 2-inc...

A patient has been recently admitted to the hospital. What Infections, if observed, may suggest that the patient has dysphagia? - Answer 1. persistent drooling 2. change in voice after swallowing 3. Wet, gurgly voice In the change of shift report, the nurse was told a patient requires "minimal assistance with meals." What should the nurse expect to do for the patient at mealtime? - Answer packages and cartons. 2. assist the patient to an upright position 3. Ask the patient if he or she nee...

Patients Six Rights - Answer 1. Right dose 2. Right patient 3. Right time 4. Documentation 5. Right route 6. Right drug Tall MAn words - Answer ISMP recommends mixed or tall man case letter words when possible. EX. aMILoride vs. amLoDIPine Classification of medication - Answer indicates the different effects on the body system. Pharmacokineticss - Answer study of medication on how it enters the body(route), reach their site of action(onset), metabolizes(duration), and ow it exits ...

Which of the following should NOT be delegated to nursing assistive personnel (NAP)? A) Oropharyngeal suctioning. B) Nasotracheal suctioning. C) Pulse oximetry. D) Oral care. - Answer B) Nasotracheal suctioning The nurse desires to suction the patient's left main-stem bronchus. In what position should the patient be placed? A) Keep the patient's head in a neutral position and rotate the catheter counter-clockwise on insertion. B) Keep the patient's head in a neutral position a...

What are the principles and mechanisms of thermoregulation? - Answer regulation of balance between heat lost and heat produced Neural and Vascular Control Heat Production Heat Loss Neural and Vascular Control (mechanism of thermoregulation) - Answer hypothalamus controls heat loss and heat production Anterior hypothalamus controls? - Answer heat loss Posterior hypothalamus controls? - Answer heat production What are nursing measures that promote heat loss? - Answer antibioti...