Post-op complications
This post-op complication develops due to a temporary, short-term disturbance in the peristaltic movement of the intestines.
What is an ileus?
This is the medical term for when a patient is not breathing. You might hear, "he is having periods of ___".
What is apnea?
Name one of the 3 isotonic IV solutions.
What is LR, NS, or D5W?
After giving IV pain medication, a pain score should be reassessed in _____ minutes.
What is 15-30 minutes?
Hyponatremia is the medical term for what electrolyte imbalance?
What is sodium?
This life-threatening condition occurs when there is a severe reaction to anesthesia.
What is malignant hyperthermia?
These respirations are characterized by hyperventilation alternating with apnea.
What is Cheyne Stokes?
Name 3 symptoms of hypovolemia
What are dry mucous membranes, decreased skin turgor, decreased urinary output, increased heart rate, decreased blood pressure?
This type of pain medication may cause respiratory depression.
What are opioids?
The goal standard for confirming NG tube placement.
What is an x-ray?
This post-op complication, which can be caused by a DVT, is an obstruction of blood flow in a pulmonary artery.
What is a pulmonary embolism?
A patient who does not want to be on a ventilator may have a ____ order.
What is a DNI?
This occurs when the IV catheter is dislodged and fluid seeps into the tissue.
What is infiltration?
Pain medication can be adjusted or ____ to achieve the desired effect.
What is titrated?
When suctioning a trach, a suction attempt should not exceed more than _____ seconds.
What is 10 - 15?
Name 3 symptoms of malignant hyperthermia.
What are tachycardia, tachypnea, arrhythmias, hyperkalemia, hypercarbia, muscular rigidity?
This document informs healthcare providers what treatments a patient desires if they are dying.
What is a living will or advance directive?
This condition/complication of IV therapy is characterized by symptoms of lightheadedness, chest pain or discomfort, palpitations, and rapid pulse rate.
What is speed shock?
This type of pain treatment may be given in a continuous infusion and/or when the patient presses a button.
What is PCA?
What are the 2 acronyms for fire safety?
What is race and pass?
This post-op complication is a collapse of the small airways on the lung that results from shallow breathing.
What is atelectasis?
Name 2 interventions for a "death rattle"
Roll the patient on their side, turn the patient's head to the side, suction the mouth only, oral atropine drops, scopolamine drops.
This is a complication if a piece of an IV catheter breaks off and enters into circulation
What is an embolism?
This pain scale uses faces to help the patient rate their pain.
What is Wong Baker?
What is the term for the absence of illness-producing organisms?
What is asepsis?