Vocab
define autoclave
container used for steam sterilization
demonstrate thumb opposition
touch the thumb to the fingertip of each finger on the same heand
acronym RACE
Rescue, activate, confine, extinguish
rhin
nose
what are the two categorizes of asepsis
medical asepsis and surgical asepsis
define edema
excessive buildup of fluid in body tissue
what are the steps when you encounter epistaxis
have the pt sit up and lean forward
apply pressure to the nostril by pinching the nose
maintain pressure for 10-15min to allow adequate clotting
if the nose is still bleeding, insert gauze and notify the nurse
what is your chain of command as a PCT
PCT> LPN/LVN> RN> Charge nurse. Manager/assistant> supervisor> director
mal
bad
methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus
define vector
carrier (animal/ insect) that can transmit disease
s/s of shock all 5
rapid pulse
increased shallow breathing
blank stare
cold, clammy, pale skin
a fungal infection of the mouth caused by the Candida albicans yeast.
Oral Candidiasis (Thrush)
py
pus
during accidental needle-stick what vaccines will the provider likely ask about as well as what test will be done
HIV, HBV, hepatitis C
define chain of command
the formal hierarchy within an organization; a pathway of communication. responsibility and authority
indication of wound infection
redness, swelling, fever, increased pain/discomfort, warmth around the wound, foul odor, drainage
is a chronic condition where the heart muscle is weakened and cannot pump blood effectively. This leads to fluid buildup in the lungs, legs, and other parts of the body.
Chronic Heart Failure (CHF)
primi-
first
never perform a finger stick on a finger that is....
cold, cyanotic, scarred, swollen or has a rash
define chlorhexidine
an antibacterial compound with substantial residual activity that is used as a liquid antiseptic and disinfectant
name all pulse sites and show location
temporal, carotid, brachial, radial, femoral, popliteal, posterior tibial pedal
pt's have the right to:
privacy, confidentiality on doumented information about their case, review and receive their medical records, prepare advance directives and have staff honor them, receive respectful care, make decisions about their care, refuse treatment, including medication/procedures, receive information about their diagnosis, treatment plan and prognosis
herni
rupture
on a 5 lead EKG show the placement
White: right arm (RA)
green right leg (RL)
black:left arm (LA)
red: left leg (LL)