Drips & Titrations
This vasopressor requires BP checks every 5-15 minutes when titrating.
What is Levophed?
This device delivers warmed, humidified oxygen at high flows.
What is HFNC (High-Flow Nasal Cannula)?
This acronym helps identify signs of stroke.
What is BE FAST?
This bed model is currently present in IMCU and ICU areas
What is the Stryker bed?
This communication model helps guide nurse-patient interactions.
What is AIDET?
You would anticipate this intervention for critically high blood glucose.
What is an insulin drip?
This setting on BiPAP assists with oxygenation.
What is IPAP or inspiratory pressure?
You use this tool to assess stroke severity.
What is the NIHSS?
Before accessing a central line for medication administration, this step must always be performed to reduce infection risk.
What is scrub the hub for 15 seconds and allow to dry?
This must always be tried and documented before applying restraints.
What are least restrictive alternatives?
This med requires a dedicated line and a micron filter.
What is Amiodarone?
You use this monitor to detect respiratory depression.
What is Capnography?
A declining GCS score should prompt this kind of response.
What is notifying the provider/RRT?
While caring for a patient with a wound vac, you notice the dressing is loose and the machine is beeping “low pressure.” What is your immediate action?
What is check the dressing seal and tubing connections?
Comfort care includes stopping these interventions.
What are non-beneficial or aggressive treatments?
This titratable antihypertensive drip can rapidly lower BP.
What is Nicardipine?
You should escalate oxygen support if SpO2 stays below this NORMAL percentage.
What is 90%?
Stroke protocols must be initiated within this time from last known well.
What is 3-6 hours (for tPA window)?
PCA pumps are used for pain but require monitoring of this vital parameter.
What is respiratory rate?
During a code, this intervention should be initiated if the patient has a pulse but is not breathing adequately, and chest compressions are not indicated.
What is bag-valve-mask ventilation?
When titrating drips, you should document this key info in real time.
What is the rate change, time, and patient response?
You’re caring for a patient on BiPAP who suddenly becomes agitated, their O₂ saturation drops from 94% to 82%, and you hear a high-pitched alarm. List your first two priority actions.
What is assess mask seal/fit and check for airway obstruction?
A patient’s neuro exam was normal 30 minutes ago. Now they are suddenly confused, with slurred speech and a right facial droop. List your immediate priority action before calling the provider.
What is activate a stroke alert (Code Stroke)?
This chest tube finding: sudden bright red drainage after stabilization requires
What is an immediate call to MD?
This team helps resolve conflicts about end-of-life decisions.
What is the ethics consult team?