MED ADMIN
patient is unable to swallow medications
what is a contraindication to PO meds
Presbyopia
what is an expected sign of aging
when we collect a "dirty" urine specimen
what is used to test for STIs
solution with lesser concentration of particles than plasma
what is a hypotonic solution
safe patient cares
what is the primary goal of delegation
types of medications that cannot be crushed
what are enteric coated, ER/SR tablets
otoscope examination of a child, how do you position the ear
what is down and back
what are leading cause of UTIs in hospitalized patients
indwelling foley catheters
this organ helps to filter and excrete urine
what are the kidneys
when does discharge planning start
what is on admission
given at the patients request or when a need for a medication is observed
what is a PRN medication
what is a red flag warning, patient that needs to be seen ASAP
dark colored urine
less than 30ml urine output in 3 hours
What are signs/symptoms of dehydration
Cushings syndrome, diabetes insipidus, excessive water loss, high sodium foods
what are common causes of hypernatremia
times when medication reconciliation should be preformed
what is admission, discharge and transfers
patient must rinse mouth out with water after administration of this medication/route
what are inhaled corticosteroids
this test is performed to check for hearing loss with air and bone conduction
what is the rinne test
obesity, pregnancy, medication side effects, medical conditions, poor hygiene and diet, travel
what are risk factors for bowel elimination alterations
weight gain, peripheral edema, distended neck veins, polyuria, JVD, SOB
what is fluid volume overload
when a patient wants to leave against medical advice
what is AMA
what are the 5 (10) medication rights
right med, right pt, right dose, right route, right time, right assessment, right documentation, right evaluation, right education, right to refuse
assessment of Cranial Nerve X
elicit gag reflex, say AHH
diagnostic test used to determine amount of urine in patients bladder
what is bladder scan
swelling and leaking around IV site
what is infiltration
smooth transitions for patient care between settings
what is the purpose of continuity of cares