Respiratory
Prevention of atelectasis.
C, T, DB, walk, IS
Define petechiae.
Tiny, flat, red, purple, or brown spots on the skin from bleeding.
Eye drops are administered in the____.
conjunctival sac
Define lipohypertrophy.
Lump of fatty tissue under skin caused by not alternating injection sites.
Labs to check when giving lasix.
potassium is a priority lab (its a loop diuertic and will lower K+), sodium, mag and cal
Treatment options for pneumonia.
Oxygen, Antibiotics, obtain sputum culture
Scabies Treatment.
treat everyone, scabicide
Conjunctivitis is spread by.
Contact
Sick Day Rules.
stay hydrated, take insulin as prescribed, check ketones, check blood sugar frequently
Hemolytic anemia labs.
low rbc, elevated bilirubin and reticulocyte count,
Tb diagnosis.
sputum culture
Open fracture needs what injection.
Tetanus toxoid injection.
Communication with a HOH patient.
Turn tv down, talk normally, decrease distractions, face the patient
Causes of insulin resistance.
genetics, over weight, sedentary lifestyle, poor diet
Labs to check when giving digoxin.
Digoxin level and potassium are priority labs to check for toxicity then mag and cal (do not give when potassium is high)
PE symptoms.
SOB, Increased HR, Dizzy, chest pain, coughing (blood)
External radiation therapy education.
no lotions or creams, no sun exposure, no tight clothes, no deodorant
When to call the Dr. after cataract surgery.
vision changes like flashes of light, signs of infection fever or eye discharge, unrelieved or new pain
DKA Treatment.
Hang fluids, monitor potassium, monitor ketones, monitor BS hourly,
Pernicious anemia symptoms.
numbness/tingling in extremities, SOB, confusion, memory loss,
Fluid volume excess treatments.
diuretics, o2, brochodilators, dialysis, limit salt and fluids, tripod position
Jaundice Symptoms.
yellow skin, high bilirubin, dark urine, pale stools
Retinal Detachment symptoms.
DM2 risk factors.
physical in activity, obese, older than 45, family history, sedentary lifestyle, apple shape
Define iron deficiency anemia.
low MCV (mean curpuscular volume), low iron ferritin), not making enough HBG, angular cheilosis (red cracked corners of mouth)