IV administeration
one isotonic solution
what is normal saline
only medical professional to ask a patient to sign a consent form
what is a physician
stage of wound that has black eschar on top of it
what is unstageable
type of immobilization devise that uses plaster
what is a cast
what are falls
symptoms of this includes back pain, shortness of breath, and elevated temperature
what is a blood transfusion reaction
this needs to be assessed before giving water
what is gag reflex
direction a wound is cleaned
what is inside out
2 complications from a patient being on bedrest
what are ulcers and DVTs
a common complication from the aging process
what is constipation
only solution compatible with blood
what is 0.9%NS
divide by this number to convert lbs to kg
what is 2.2
SCD stands for
what is Sequential Compression Device
consult needed before sending a orthopedic postop patient home
what is PT/OT
Taking multiple medications given by different physicians
what is polypharmacy
2 signs of infiltration
what are swelling, cold, pale, pain
huddle which includes patients name, identification of procedure and marking of surgical site
what is a time out
name for drainage containing blood and plasma fluid
what is serosanguineous drainage
type of immobilization devise used to prevent spasms preop
what is skin traction
what is incontinence
2 medications that must be on an infusion pump
what are ICU drugs, vancomycin, electrolytes
medical professional who helps the physician during a procedure
what is the scrub nurse
name for antimicrobial soap used before heart surgery
what is chlorhexidine
This must be assessed before moving a patient from bed to chair
what is patient's ability to move
the inability to hear high pitched sounds
what is presbycusis