In stroke patient education, this method must be selected
What is a handout?
Lovenox, Heparin, Coumadin or SCD's
What is DVT prophylaxis?
A patient has a hx of smoking within the last 12 months and needs this.
What is smoking cessation education?
Patients must ambulate within this many hours after leaving the operating room?
What is 6 Hours?
Aura's Favorite Color
What is green?
6 Hours required annually
What is annual stroke education?
What is an NIHSS?
VS and Neuro Assessment Protocol for r/o Stroke/TIA
What is q2h neuro checks/vital signs for 8 hours then stable q4h
Utilizing this technique when getting in and out of bed ensures the spine remains in a neutral position
What is log rolling?
Shaun's Favorite Food
What is Mexican
Pain, Pallor, Pulses, Paresthesia, Paralysis, Polar, and perfusion (7 P's + edema)
What are the parts of a neurovascular assessment?
The doctor places an order for BP to reach 200/100 without treatment.
What is permissive hypertension?
QID before meals and at bedtime x3 days
What is POC glucose?
Physical Therapy must be the first person to ambulate a patient after surgery
What is False?
Chelsea's Favorite Music Genre
What is 2000's
Neurosurgeons use this modality for pain management in complex spinal procedures.
What is a PCA Pump?
Documented prior to any PO intake.
What is a nursing bedside swallow screen?
Aspirin, Aggrenox, and Plavix
What is antithrombotic therapy?
To ensure patients do not disrupt their fusion or internal hardware, spine patients are told not to __, ___, ___.
What is Bend, Lift, and Twist?
Nidia's Favorite Vacation Destination
What is Quaker City aka the Amish Country?
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What is a Smart Phrase?
What type of medication should a R/O Stroke/TIA patient have on board with a hx of A-Fib/A-Flutter
What is an anticoagulant?
Lab that must be drawn within 48 hours of admission.
What is LDL or Lipid Panel?
To ensure we utilize a multi-modal approach to controlling pain, the nurse alternates a narcotic with this medication.
Azeb's favorite animal
What is a dog? (Maltese)