HAIs
The minimum amount of time an individual should wash their hands
What is 15 to 30 seconds?
This post-op complication manifests as unilateral leg swelling, among other indicators.
What is a DVT?
Vomiting and fever are risk factors for this fluid state.
What is fluid volume deficit?
The medication to treat hypothyroidism.
What is levothyroxine?
An easy way to remember hypoglycemia interventions is to recall this rhyme: "_______ and _______, give them candy."
What is cool and clammy?
A nurse should complete catheter hygiene care this often.
What is twice a day?
This post-op vital sign change will always be a priority, due to the ABC rational.
What is decreased respirations or decreased saturations?
This amount of weight gain in one day is an indication of fluid volume excess.
What is 5 lbs?
This thyroid state symptoms include exophthalmos, weight loss, and photophobia.
What is hyperthyroidism?
You are teaching your client about the signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia. These are the "three Ps" you teach them.
What are polyuria, polydipsia, and polyphagia?
Checking for twisting or kinking can prevent this type of hospital acquired infection.
What is a CAUTI?
What is a post-op venous bleed?
There are only 2 isotonic crystalloids, but only this one is used in burn fluid resuscitation.
What is Lactated Ringer's?
Hyperparathyroidism increases the risk of this due to the release of calcium and phosphate from the bones, decreasing density.
What is pathologic fractures?
A diabetic client who is not well controlled is at risk for several complications. This is how you would assess for diabetic neuropathy.
What is check the client's feet for altered sensation?
A gauze dressing on a central line should be changed at least every ____ days.
What is 2?
Post-abdominal hysterectomy a client should avoid sexual intercourse for this many weeks.
What is 4 weeks?
When fluid volume is restored to a normal state you will see a decrease in this vital sign.
What is heart rate?
Hypoparathyroidism will decrease the following labs: vit D, magnesium, and calcium. However, it will elevate this lab do to the inverse proportional relationship.
What is phosphate?
A hyperglycemic patient who presents with polyuria and polydipsia. You will monitor this parameter in addition to blood glucose.
What are I's and O's?
Besides chlorhexidine and 70% alcohol, this can also be used to scrub the hub of a central line.
What is povidone iodine?
Post-op Thyroidectomy client is experiencing muscle spasms. Your priority action is to check this lab value.
What is Calcium?
This fluid volume state will have an increase in urine specific gravity and BUN.
What is Fluid Volume Deficit
In primary hypothyroidism, this hormone is still elevated.
What is TSH?
A patient presents with a glucose level over 600 and a plasma osmolality greater than 320. This is the condition you suspect.
What is hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS)?