Bedside Basics
what is the normal adult body temp in ferenheit
98.6
what is the best way to help prevent pressure injuries in a bedbound patient
regular repositioning/offloading pressure
what organ pumps blood through the body
the heart
what does RRT stand for
rapid response team
this medication is commonly used to treat pain and reduce fever
acetaminophen
what are the four vital signs commonly taken by healthcare workers
temp, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure
what does ADL stand for
activities of daily living
what organ is primarily responsible for filtering waste from the blood and producing urine
the kidneys
what does CPR stand for
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
this medication is commonly used to treat constipation and is often given as a stool softener
docusate (colace)
what does abbreviation NPO mea
nothing by mouth
what position is commonly used to help a patient who is having difficulty breathing
high flowers position
what does hypoglycemia mean
low blood sugar
what device delivers and electrical shock to the heart during certain cardiac emergencies
AED
this med is commonly used to help lower blood sugar in patients with diabetes and is often given subcutaneously
insulin
what is the normal resting heart rate range for most adults
60-100 bpm
what is the most important thing you should do before and after providing patient care
perform hand hygiene
what does cyanosis look like
a bluish or grayish discoloration of the skin, lips, or nail beds
what are the recommended adult chest - compression rate and depth during cpr
100-120 compressions per minute and at least 2 inches
this medication is commonly given to help prevent blood clots and may be given as a subcutaneous injection in the abdomen
heparin or enoxaprin (lovenox)
what is the medical term for difficulty breathing
dyspnea
a patient who normally communicated clearly suddenly becomes confused, what should you do?
report the change in condition to the nurse
a patient has a one-sided facial dropping,arm weaknesss, and slurred speech. what emergency should you suspect
a stroke
a patient suddenly becomes unresponsive and is not breathing normally. What should u do first
activate the emergency response/code system and begin cpr as appropiate
this medication is a loop diuretic commonly used to remove excess fluid
furosemide (lasix)