IV
catheter is improperly placed or secured, becomes dislodged and/or veins thin and fragile causes
What is IV infiltration
neurological disorder that can cause adventitious breath sounds and difficulty with airway clearance.
What is Guillian Barre'?
follow dosage and regimen recommendations for medications, identify and avoid factors that precipitate or intensify an attack. Lie in a a darkened room and avoid noise and movement.
What is treatment for a migraine?
increase dyspnea is a sign of
What is atelectasis?
this color tag means treatment is required within 30 minutes to 2 hours.
What is yellow?
5% dextrose in normal saline, 5% normal saline, 5% dextrose in lactated ringers
What is hypertonic solutions
What is Cranial nerve II?
controls the rate and depths of respirations.
What is the pons?
pulmonary edema
What causes pink frothy sputum?
used to indicate that the victim has been seen by a nurse.
What is triage tags?
report injury, document injury, identify source, obtain HIV and HBV status, post exposure and prophylaxis treatment
What do for a needle stick?
can cause a change in a persons mood and affect.
What is traumatic brain injury?
a tool used to perform a neurological assessment.
What is a mini-mental exam?
* Aspiration * infection * injury to the laryngeal nerve
What is tracheostomy complications/
causes fatal consequences by inhibiting acetylcholinesterase, an enzyme that inactivates acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter of the parasympathetic nervous system
What is a nerve agent/
erythemia, tenderness, puffiness over vein, warmth at the site.
What is phlebitis?
blood stain surrounded by a yellowish stain: highly suggestive of cerebrospinal fluid leak.
What is a halo sign?
beginning basic rehabilitation during this phase of the neurologic deficit, and providing position changes and prevention of skin breakdown and contractures.
What is the acute phase of a neurologic deficit?
movement of air into and out of the lungs. ABG's is the best indicator of potential impairment
What is ventilation?
What is standard precautions?
the information needed to figure for manual IV administration.
What is the drop factor?
observe for signs of behavioral changes that can indicate signs of increased intracranial pressure.
What is a concussion?
Pallor is the initial symptom followed by cyanosis and aching pain
What is Raynauds disease?
What is Wheezes?
a vesicant that can cause respiratory compromise.
What is a blistering agent?