Elimination
what is one normal characteristic of stool
Brown in color, soft and formed,a regular pattern varies from person to person
what does normal urine look like
Pale yellow to amber or clear
what is one key principle with Bedpans
PRIVACY
What is an ostomy
An ostomy is a surgically created opening that allows body waste to leave the body through an opening called a stoma
The patient may wear an ostomy pouch to collect stool or urine.
when is daisy's birthday
March 4
what are factors affecting bowel elimination
Age,diet,fluid intake ,Activity level ,Medication
what is Dysuria
painful or difficulty with urine
whats the first thing you want to do when dealing with a bedpan
perform hand hygiene
what are the 2 common types
Colostomy
lleostomy
when is Azaria birthday
June 8
what is Diarrhea and what are some signs
Its frequent passage of loose watery stool ,
hard dry stool straining
what is one thing you should report immediately in urine
severe pain with urine
What are 4 Basic bedpan procedure
Perform hand hygiene.
Gather supplies.
Put on gloves as appropriate
place the bedpan correctly beneath the patient.
what are the two main things you wanna remember with ostomy skin care
Stoma-moist and pink-red
peristomal skin- clean, dry , and intact
what is ms adkins favorite bone
femur
whats one key way you can prevent constipation
Encourage fiber rich foods
What is Retention
inability to empty the bladder completely
What are some things you should NEVER DO
Leave a patient in an unsafe position.
Leave a patient without a way to call for assistance
place a bedpan incorrectly or forcefully.
Ignore complaints of pain
skip hand hygiene
what is one important thing you can do to prevent Irritation with ostomy skin care
Ensuring the pouch fits properly
what is something students magically need what class starts
A pencil
what are the 5 types of bowel problems
Constipation, Diarrhea , Fecal impaction , Flatulence ,Incontinence
what are the 6 things you want to observe when caring for a percentage
color, clarity , Amount , odor , frequency , pain or difficulty
Prolonged exposure to urine or stool can cause
Irritation
Moisture associated skin damage
pressure injuries
what are the 6 things you need to pay attention to when doing ostomy output
Amount, Color , Consistency , Odor , Presence of blood , changes from the patients normal pattern
What is the fastest way to make an HRT student nervous
Ms.Adkins random Quiz