Tubular Things
I am the green cap that is impregnated with alcohol and placed on central line ports and tubing to prevent infection.
What is a Curos Cap?
This is a common occurrence in neuro patients (especially older adults) and is NOT an indication for a Foley.
What is incontinence?
I am the amount of time IPCs should be worn.
What is 24/24 hours?
I should be on the bed if the patient overestimates his/her abilities.
What is the bed alarm?
Use me to bathe:
-all ICU patients
-all SDU patients with central lines
What are CHG wipes?
1.Change foley
2.Send UA
3.If positive, send UCx
What is the process for urine specimens?
Stroke patients should have this type of IPCs ordered.
What are thigh-high IPCs?
I should be documented with change in caregiver on all patients.
What is the Hester Davis Falls Scale?
This amount of NaCl is used to flush a central line after a blood draw
What is 20 ml?
All Foleys must be ____ in order to avoid urethral trauma.
What is secured?
0600 & 1800
What are the times the IPC pump should be cleared and documented?
I should be used when ambulating patients.
What is a gait belt/walker?
I’m the preferred site for obtaining blood cultures.
What is peripheral?
A highly effective alternative to an indwelling Foley catheter
What is straight catheterization?
What are female external catheters?
What are texas catheters?
What is timed voiding?
Steps required after patient refuses IPCs.
What is patient re-education, LIP notification & documentation?
This nursing assessment should be performed after a patient falls and hits his/her head.
What are neuro checks every 1 hour x 4
then every 4 hours x 24?
I’m the frequency at which central line dressings are changed.
What is every 7 days?
I am the sticky, buildup that resides on any foreign object inserted into the body after a period of time
What is BioFilm?
We are the more common medications given to prevent VTE in neuro patients.
What are SQ heparin and enoxaparin?
I should be ordered by the physician/LIP if my patient hit his/her head when falling.
What is a head CT?