Performed by taking a deep breath and slowly exhaling, then coughing three times in succession w/ exhalation.
What is Effective Huff Cough
100
The amount of time tracheostomy suctioning can be performed safely.
What is 10-15 seconds
100
Patients with this condition are advised to wash the face gently with mild soap.
What is Acne Vulgaris
100
A condition in which the easiest way to keep blood as fluid as possible is adequate intake of PO fluids.
What is Sickle Cell Disease
200
This surgical drain is considered to be accordian shaped and can hold up to 800 cc's of output.
What is Hemovac
200
Heard over trachea above sternal notch
What is Tracheal Breath Sounds
200
This diagnosis requires treatment that includes the patient sitting forward and applying direct pressure by pinching soft portion of nose for 10-15 minutes.
What is Epistaxis
200
Nurses would advise patients with this condition that the use of humidifiers in the home will increase moisture in their environment which will keep their skin moist & pliable.
What is Psoriasis
200
A condition which will require the patient to undergo blood letting every 2-3 months. May see as much as 500 cc's drawn at each visit.
What is Polycythemia Vera
300
Placing side rails up, placing call light w/in reach
What is safety measures after sedation
300
Low pitched, sonorous, rattling sounds caused by secretions in the large air passages.
What is Rhonchi
300
Respiration characterized by a distressing difficulty in breathing that occurs as increasing depth and rate of respiration w/ no expiratory pause. Often seen in pts w/ diabetic acidosis and coa.
What is Kussmaul's Respirations.
300
This syndrome is not easy to control. It can be seen several days or weeks after skin lesions have completely healed. Pain typically follows down along a nerve.
What is Postherpetic Pain Syndrome
300
Signs/Symptoms for this condition include a reddish face, fatigue, weakness, enlarged spleen and congested liver.
What is Polycythemia Vera
400
If patients have not discontinued this type of medication, surgery will probably be cancelled. This medication interferes with the bodies ability to heal.
What is corticosteroids
400
A decrease in ___________________ makes the elderly more susceptible to upper respiratory infections (URI's).
What is immune system's efficiency
400
Following this surgical procedure the patient is observed for frequent swallowing, which may indicate beeding in the throat. Restlessness can also be another clue to excessive bleeding.
What is Tonsillectomy
400
The nurse is assisting a patient with acute pain in dealing with their discomfort. Pain medications, and positioning have all been tried. This nursing intervention will help keep the patients mind off the pain.
What is visual imagery, distraction methods
400
This condition may occur after gastric bypass. It is due to missing the intrinsic factor so the body can absorb Vitamin B12 appropriately.
What is Pernicious Anemia
500
Includes gatherig information such as: checking for jewelry, tattoos, piercings, heigh/weight, dentures, etc.
What is Preoperative Data Collection
500
Weakened respiratory muscles, thoracic wall rigidity, and decreased ciliary movement, make potential for aspiration greater in the older adult.
What is weaker cough reflex
500
Condition in which there is a collection of blood and air in the pleural space.
What is Hemo-pneumothorax
500
This should be applied right after a bath, after patting the patient dry to seal in moisture. Be gentle so you do not bruise the patient or cause a skin tear.
What is applying moisturizer
500
A patient with this type of Anemia may complain of weakness and fatigue during physical activity. This is due to the abnormal struction & function of RBC's.