Nutrition
The client's food had a total of 72g of carbohydrates and 9g of fiber. How many net carbohydrates did the client consume?
63
This is the term used when a patient has difficulty urinating despite the urge to do so, often seen in those with neurological conditions.
What is urinary retention?
This type of wound drainage is clear or slightly yellow & watery, indicating normal healing.
What is SEROUS drainage?
If a patient has reduced visual acuity in one eye or both they are experiencing?
Before and after touching a patient, a nurse should always do what?
What is wash hands?
What is the normal BMI range?
Between 25 and 29.9
This procedure involves the insertion of a catheter into the bladder to remove urine when a patient cannot void naturally.
What is catheterization?
This condition is characterized by swelling due to fluid accumulation in the interstitial spaces and a pitting sensation when pressed.
What is EDEMA, STAGE 1 (Pitting Edema)?
Difficulty in hearing or interpreting speech and other sounds due to a problem in the middle or inner ear?
What is hearing loss
The normal range for an adults respiratory rate?
what is 12-20 breaths per minute?
What contributes to Cavities?
Drinking sugary beverages
This lifestyle modification technique, often recommended to patients with stress incontinence, involves exercises to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles.
What is Kegel exercises?
A pressure injury stage that is characterized by full-thickness skin loss exposing bone, tendon, or or muscle.
What is a STAGE 4 Pressure Injury?
if a patient has a fever, which vital sign is affected?
What is temperature.
What does a healthy diet consist of?
Carbohydrates, Protein, Fiber and helathy fats
This risk factor, often related to aging, childbirth, obesity, or menopause, significantly contributes to the development of stress incontinence.
What is weakening of the pelvic floor muscles?
This device is used to offload pressure from the feet & heels of patients with limited mobility to prevent skin breakdown, usually made of gel or specialized foam.
What is a HEEL PROTECTOR/Pressure Relieving Device?
What is the 8th cranial nerve?
Vestibulocochlear
If a patient is bed bound, you should turn them every ___ hours to help prevent bed sores?
What is every 2 hours?
What is the range for normal fasting blood sugar?
70 to 110 mg/dL
This type of urinary tract infection is associated with the use of a catheter & can lead to increased risk of complications if not properly managed.
What is a catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI)?
The Braden Scale is used to assess a patient's risk for developing this common complication of impaired tissue integrity.
What is a PRESSURE ULCER?
List 2 nursing actions when a client has impaired speech
1) allow extra time to communicate with the client
2)exhibit patience
3)encourage the client to take their time when speaking
4)Avoid interrupting the client or finishing their sentence
5)Assist the client to communicate by using picture boards, a computer or tablet, and a paper and pen
6)Encourage the client to actively participate in speech therapy if it is prescribed.
What is the acronym for the correct method of writing a patient care note?
What is a SOAP note?