Nursing Careers
The minimum degree require to work as a Registered Nurse
2 year associates degree
What does NPO stand for?
nothing by mouth
By definition intake is:
all fluids taken into the body
The utensil used for feeding a client?
spoon
The HOB should be placed at what degrees when feeding a client?
90
The role/tasks of certified nursing assistant (CNA)?
assists in patient ADLs and vital signs
-place client on bedpan
-giving a bed bath
-feeding a client
Define the following abbreviations:
EHR
EMR
PHI
HIPAA
electronic health record
electronic medical record
protected health information
health insurance portability and accountability act
Which are examples of intake: Give 4
IV fluids
Oral Fluids (popsicles, juice, ice cream, jello)
Tube Feedings
Blood Products
True or false: When feeding a client the nurse should inform him or her of every food on the plate?
Why is it important for medical personnel to sit in front of the client and face them during feedings?
to quickly identify sign of choking or feeding difficulties
The role of a medical transcriptionist?
uses electronic devices to convert voice recordings into formal reports
If a client wears dentures or partial plates, what should be done with them prior to conducting oral hygiene?
they should be removed
Which are examples of output? Give 3
Emesis
Perspiration
Feces
Suctions/Drainage
Clients must be offered how many beverages when feeding?
one
When using a tongue blade to move the tongue during oral care, where should it be placed on the tongue?
on the back half of the tongue
The role of an epidemiologist?
identify patterns or causes of disease and the associated risks
How should nails be clipped?
in a straight across manner
How do diuretic medications work in the body?
this medication eliminates excess water in the body by increasing the flow of urine
When performing oral hygiene, the bristles of the toothbrush should be held at a ____ degree angle to the gums?
45
Feet and finger tips should soak for ___ minutes during nail care?
10
The role of a CRNA?
administers sleep aid to patients during surgery
Kelsey had 4 ounces of orange juice, 8 ounces of water, and 12 ounces of tea with her meals today. She also received 1400mL of normal saline in her IV. How many mL of intake should be recorded in her chart?
2120
How does antidiuretic hormone work in the body?
it is the hormone that encourages the kidneys to retain water when body stores are low
Patients diagnosed with which three conditions should NOT have their nails soaked during nail care?
peripheral neuropathy
diabetes mellitus
peripheral vascular disease
What temperature of water should be used when cleaning dentures?
What happens if the water is too cold?
What happens if the water is too hot?
warm
they can crack
they can warp