Documentation
This is the proper way to note an error in documentation
What is draw a single line thru the entry, initial it, and write "error"?
This is the antidote for opioids
What is naloxone (Narcan)?
24-hour, day-night cycle
What is circadian rhythm?
This theory states that there are gates along the neural pathways of pain that control perception of pain
What is the gate control theory?
To treat this side effect of opioid use, a patient should eat a well-balanced diet
What is constipation?
When using SBAR, this is when a nurse informs the HCP that she is calling because the patient is "short of breath"
What is Situation?
This is the most serious risk factor when using opioids for pain relief
What is respiratory depression?
This stage of sleep is often thought of as "drifting off to sleep"
What is N1?
During this phase of the pain impulse, the message is being sent via nerves to the brain.
What is transmission?
Naturally occurring pain relief chemical in the body, as in what are released during cutaneous stimulation
What are endorphins?
2 word answer: This is what is at the beginning of an entry
What is date and time?
What is 4 grams?
This is approximately how many hours school-age children need per night.
What is 9-12?
An alternative to the numerical verbal pain scale, such as used in nonverbal patients
What is Oucher or Wong-Baker Faces scale?
9:54 pm in military time
What is 2154?
2- word answer: .... and this is what is at the end of the entry
What are name and credentials?
There are many consequences of sleep deprivation. Name 2.
What are Decreased immune function, Slower metabolism, Decreased productivity, Increased risk for falls and injuries, and increased risk for mistakes (med errors)?
This 2-word phrase is another name for good sleep habits
What is sleep hygiene?
Type of non-pharmacological pain relief where the nurse tells the patient what is about to happen during a procedure
What is anticipatory guidance?
220 lb man weighs this many kilograms
What is 100?
This is what HIPAA stands for
What is Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ?
Cooking or driving can be dangerous activities for someone with this sleep disorder
What is narcolepsy?
This is caused by upper airway obstruction from muscles or soft structures relaxing in sleep, structural abnormalities, and/or obesity
What is sleep apnea?
The level of stimulus needed to produce a painful sensation
What is the pain threshold?
Listening to music or watching TV are examples of this type of non-pharmacological pain control
What is distraction?