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This diet consists of only liquids, no sugar, no carbonation and no straws
What is bariatric clears
This potent opioid analgesic, also known as Hydromorphone, is used to treat severe pain and requires close monitoring for respiratory depression and sedation.
What is Dilaudid
This vital sign measures how many breaths a person takes in one minute and is an important indicator of respiratory status
What is respiratory rate
This section on Epic is where all I&Os are charted
What is the Flowsheets
This device is kept at the bedside of every post-op patient to help prevent atelectasis
What is an incentive spirometer
All post-op patients should wear these devices to help prevent blot clot formation
What are SCDs
This centrally acting muscle relaxant, also known as Methocarbamol, is used to treat muscle spasms and pain and may cause drowsiness and dizziness.
What is Robaxin
This abnormal chest shape, characterized by an increased anterior-posterior diameter, is commonly seen in patients with COPD due to long-term air trapping
What is a barrel chest
This condition is often associated with costovertebral angle (CVA) tenderness and severe flank pain radiating to the groin, caused by the presence of calculi in the urinary tract.
What are kidney stones
A patient is unresponsive in the room, and the nurse reaches their phone to dial this number to get immediate help into the room
What is 77
This complex surgical procedure, also known as pancreaticoduodenectomy, involves removal of the head of the pancreas, part of the small intestine, and the gallbladder, and is commonly performed to treat pancreatic cancer.
What is a whipple procedure
This thrombolytic medication is used to dissolve blood clots in conditions such as ischemic stroke and pulmonary embolism, but it carries a high risk of bleeding and requires careful patient screening before administration.
What is alteplase
This oxygen delivery device provides low-flow oxygen, typically delivering 1–6 L/min and an FiO₂ of about 24%–44%, and is commonly used for stable patients.
What is a nasal cannula
This gastrointestinal condition presents with abdominal distention, high-pitched bowel sounds, vomiting, and inability to pass gas or stool, often requiring NG tube decompression.
What is small bowel obstruction (SBO)
This technique involves assessing a patient by listening to body sounds such as lung, heart, and bowel sounds using a stethoscope.
What is auscultation
Before administering feedings or medications through this device inserted through the nose into the stomach, the nurse must verify placement by checking pH of aspirate and confirming position.
What is a nasogastric tube (NGT)
This serious adverse reaction to Heparin causes a paradoxical drop in platelet count and an increased risk of thrombosis, requiring immediate discontinuation of the drug.
What is heparin induced thrombocytopenia (HIT)
This high-pitched, musical breath sound is often heard on expiration and is commonly associated with airway narrowing in conditions like asthma
What is wheezing
This life-threatening intestinal condition occurs when the cecum twists on itself, leading to obstruction and potential ischemia; patients often present with abdominal pain, distention, and signs of bowel obstruction.
What is cecal volvulus
This diagnostic imaging study uses powerful magnets and radio waves to produce detailed images of soft tissues and does not involve ionizing radiation, making it especially useful for brain and spinal cord evaluation
What is MRI
A patient who has undergone this reconstruction procedure using abdominal skin and fat is at risk for flap failure; a pale, cool flap with decreased capillary refill may indicate this serious complication requiring immediate intervention.
What is DIEP flap surgery
This fat-soluble vitamin is used intravenously as an antidote to reverse the effects of Warfarin in cases of serious bleeding or dangerously elevated INR, and must be administered slowly to reduce risk of adverse reactions.
What is vitamin K
This life-threatening respiratory condition is characterized by the sudden onset of severe hypoxemia, bilateral infiltrates on chest imaging, and noncardiogenic pulmonary edema, often requiring mechanical ventilation.
What is acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
This sudden decline in kidney function is characterized by increased serum creatinine, decreased urine output, and electrolyte imbalances such as hyperkalemia.
What is acute kidney injury (AKI)
St. Vincent's Hosptial merged with Hartford Healthcare in this year, when Marvel's Avengers: Endgame came out, and one year before the most recent global pandemic
What is 2019