Respiratory
Adult normal rate and term
12-20 , Eupnea
position for Enemas
Sim's Position
(lying on left side)
The function of the kidneys maintains...
Homeostasis
Sundown syndrome is most dangerous
@ night
(3) top opioid side effects
Constipation
N/V
Drowsiness
description/characteristics of stridor
High-pitched sounds like wheezing, loud over the throat, often seen in children, usually due to choking or croup
Enema treatment for constipation + temp
Warm water OR mineral oil enema
98-105f degrees
Chronic retention VS Acute retention
Chronic retention: able to void but not empty bladder all the way
Acute retention: Not able to void at all when bladder is full
Delirium VS Dementria
Delirium: acute disturbance of cognition and clouded consciousness
Dementia: Progressive decline in cognitive ability in the presence of clear consciousness
Referred VS Radiating pain
Referred: pain felt in a different part of body rather than where the problem is, like organ (shoulder pain, heart attack)
Radiating: pain that starts on one part of the body and spreads following the path of that one nerve
Kussmaul's respirations VS Cheyne-stokes respirations
Kussmauls' respirations: regular, rapid, deep respirations (Hyperventelation)
Cheyne-strokes respirations: Alternating periods of deep, rapid respirations followed by periods of apnea
symptoms of Constipation (4)
Abdominal distention
feeling full
Nauseated
Hard, dry stool
(5) waste products commonly found in urine
Creatinine, Urea, Sodium, Potassium, Chloride
(2) main diseases that fall under primary dementia
Alzheimer's disease
Vascular dementia
OLDCARTS
onset, location, duration, characteristics, aggravating factors, relieving factors, timing, severity
Heated high-flow mask LPM
10-70 LPM
LAST RESORT treatment of constipation
Digital Fecal Disimpaction
Must check pulse frequently and stop if it drops
Avoid alcoholic beverages, coffee, citric juices (orange juice)
irritates bladder and increases burning
Nurse priority for pt with Alzheimers Disease
bathing and toileting
TENS and PENS
transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
+surfuce level
Percutaneous electrical stimulation
+goes into the skin and sends electrical current directly to nerve
List 1-6 L of oxygen percentage
1 - 24
2 - 28
3 - 32
4 - 36
6 - 40
Antidiarrheal agents + given according cause
Antibiotic: infection
Steroids: flare-up of ulcerative colitis
Immodium: symptoms of diarrhea drugs to slow motility
> 30 mL/hr
(3) Pharmaceutical agents for cognitive impairment
Donepezil
(cholinesterase inhibitor)- doesn’t slow progress
Rivastgmine
(cholinesterase inhibitor)- doesn’t slow progression
Memantine - well tolerated
WHO 3 step analgesic ladder
1. nonopioid + adjuvant
2. opioid for mid to moderate pain + nonopioid + adjuvant
3. opioid for moderate to severe pain + nonopioid +adjuvant