Body Systems 1
What is muscle atrophy?
lying on the back with arms at sides
What is supine
If you didn't chart it ......
you didn't do it
what is a DVT or thrombus
nursing responsibility for a task once you have delegated it to someone else
ensure task completion and results of task, perform any necessary follow-up
An effect of immobility that results in bones becoming weak and brittle
What is osteoporosis
Lying on either side with pillows supporting the back.
What is lateral
type of documentation where only the abnormal assessment findings are noted
charting by exception
What is hypoxemia
considerations when delegating a task
scope of practice, knowledge/ability level, communication of expectations/needs, stability of patient
What is depression
ROM and PROM are completed for this purpose
What is to prevent immobility and contractures (permanently shortened muscles)
MS and QID are examples of what
unapproved abbreviations
What is a embolism
name the 5 rights of medication administration
right patient, time, dose, drug, route
this effect of immobility causes decreased oxygenated blood and nutrients to tissues when bony prominences come in contact with the bed.
What is a pressure injury
lying on the belly with head turned to the side.
Name one positive and one concern with this position
prone
better oxygenation and draining fluid from lungs; suffocation
type of documentation where you write a note describing the patient and the care provided
narrative
an effect of immobility that results in nerves receiving less oxygenated blood while the nerve is being compressed between the bed and bone
a reaction to a medication or other allergen that causes the throat to close is called what?
anaphylactic reaction
What is prevention of respiratory and circulatory complication of immobility
This position lying on the back with foot higher than the head.
What is Trendelenburg
incident reports and opinions should be included in documentation.
true or false
false
Explain why is it important to allow extra time when an older adult changes their position
What is to prevent fainting due to orthostatic hypotension.
the name a drug is given that is basic and not specific to a certain company (ibuprofen)
generic