Potpourri
What is the best way to prevent the spread of infections?
hand hygiene
It is fine to do a venipuncture on an arm that has a dialysis fistula? True or False.
False
How many hours max can PRBCs be infused?
4 hours
Which pulse can never be palpated bilaterally at the same time and used to check for cardiac activity in an unconscious or coding patient?
Carotid
Should we ever use the "why" questions? Yes or No
No
List the 10 Medication Rights
patient, drug, dose, time, route, documentation, assessment, refusal, education, evaluation
Term for an intermittent IVPB that infuses via a pump.
Secondary
Which blood type is considered the universal donor?
Type O negative
Differentiate s1 and s2. Which valves closes during these phases?
S1 Tricuspid and Mitral
S2 Aortic and Pulmonic
Communication technique that pays attention to pt's verbal and nonverbal cues
Active Listening
List the 5 phases of the nursing process
1. Assessment
2. Nursing Diagnosis/Analysis
3. Planning
4. Implementation
5. Evaluation
Give some symptoms of phlebitis.
Erythema in the insertion site following a vein, palpable venous cord, pain, warmth and swelling
What type of fluid can we run with blood?
Normal Saline, 0.9% NS ONLY
What is the medical term for pale skin?
Pallor
Communication technique that centers on important concepts or elements of a message, used to recenter the conversation
Focusing
What is the Nurse Practice Act and who does it protect?
Defines scope and responsibilities. Protects the public.
The signs and symptoms for this IV complication are cool to touch, swollen, blanched, insertion site is taut?
Infiltration
If a transfusion reaction is suspected, what is the first nursing action?
Stop the infusion
What consideration should you take when taking an oral temperature?
No hot or cold 15 minutes prior, no oral injuries/problems, no pediatrics/ infants, confused or unconscious and uncooperative pts
What non-therapeutic technique is giving false hope to a pt which results to hinder communication and discourage verbalization of pt's feelings?
False reassurance
Symptoms of fluid volume deficit.
tachycardia, decreased skin turgor, low BP, dry mucus membranes, decreased urine output
Parenteral nutrition is also called what?
TPN or PPN
What is the indication for the nurse to stay 15 minutes post transfusion initiation?
Monitor for transfusion reactions
Rhonchi
This communication technique is valuable when an individual is confronted with decisions that calls for extensive thought.
Silence