DVTs
CAUTIs
Falls/Immobility
Pressure Ulcers
Ventilator Acquired Pneumonia
100
This is what DVTs stands for
What is Deep Venous Thromboembolisms
100
CAUTIs stand for this
What is Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection
100
What are nursing interventions to prevent falls
What is the bed in the lowest position, call light in reach, assistance to the bathroom
100
HAPUs stands for this
What is Hospital Acquired Pressure Ulcers
100
VAPs stands for this
What is Ventilator Associated Pneumonias
200
What are signs and symptoms of a DVT?
What is red, painful, edematous (edema)
200
Which type of technique is necessary for insertion and care of the catheter
What is aseptic
200
Patients that are bed bound and immobile are at risk for
What is pressure ulcers
200
Who is at risk for pressure ulcers
What is immobile, poor nutrition, diabetes, incontinent
200
What is an early intervention the RN/LVN/UAP can perform to help prevent VAP
What is oral care
300
What nursing interventions would be used for a patient with DVT
What is bed rest and leg elevation
300
What are noninvasive interventions that a nurse can implement to prevent a CAUTI
What is prevent kinks,maintain an unobstructed flow, keep the collection bag below the level of the bladder, empty the collection bag regularly
300
What are some nursing interventions and education to provide the patient with who is immobile
What is coughing, deep breathing, turning every 2 hours
300
How often should the patient be turned to prevent pressure ulcers
What is at least every 2 hours, unless otherwise indicated
300
How should the patient be positioned to help reduce the risk of VAP
What is having the head of the bed elevated (30 or 45 degrees)
400
What clinical test can be performed to assess for a DVT
What is Homans' sign
400
How is the nurse able to care for the catheter per shift
What is perineal care and periurethral care
400
What is some information to provide to the patient who is being discharged in regards to safety at home
What is non-slip socks, remove rugs in the hallway, proper lighting, caution with pets
400
What nutrient is vital in a patient's diet to help prevent wound healing and further breakdown
What is protein
400
Having the head of the bed elevated is beneficial to the patient to prevent
What is aspiration
500
What is a patient at highest risk for with a DVT
What is pulmonary embolism
500
What is a tool that can be used to check for post void residual
What is bladder scanner
500
Patients that are immobile and unable to ambulate on their own are at risk
What is pneumonia and atelectasis
500
What areas of the body are most at risk for developing pressure ulcers
What is bony prominence (heels, sacrum, buttocks etc.)
500
How often should oral care be performed on a patient with a ventilator
What is every 2 to 4 hours
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