Skills
Number of washcloths/towels needed for peri-care (not including what is under the patient)
6
When taking respirations what is the allotted margin of error?
+- 2 breaths
25 kg in lbs
about 55
NPO
Nothing by mouth
A disease in which a waxy substance called plaque builds up inside the coronary arteries.
What is CAD?
First step in denture care *after applying gloves/washing hands
Line sink with paper towel
When taking pulse what is the allotted margin of error?
+- 4 beats
The equation for fahrenheit (given celsius)
F=9/5C +32
DNR
Do not resuscitate
Occurs when your heart muscle doesn't pump blood as well as it should
What is CHF?
What position (degrees) must a client be in prior to feeding
Sitting up 75-90 degrees
When taking BP what is the allotted margin of error?
+-8 mm
240ML
COPD
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
A spinal disorder in which an excessive outward curve of the spine results in an abnormal rounding of the upper back
What is kyphosis?
Where must you hold the catheter when providing catheter care?
Meatus
When taking weight what is the allotted margin of error (in kg)?
+-.9 kg
1oz in mL
30mL
AMI
Acute myocardial infarction
This famous nurse was born in Florence, Italy
Who is Florence Nightingale?
What must be removed before giving a bed bath?
gown
When measuring urinary output what is the allotted margin of error?
+-25ml/cc
360mL in ounces
12oz
EEG
electroencephalogram
the father of medicine
Who is Hippocrates