Body Mechanics
The person has potential for breakdown on coccyx, vertebrae, and heels when in this position.
What is supine position
This type of cast is inexpensive
What is a plaster cast
Required before any invasive procedure or use of a medication for a reason that it is not FDA approved for.
What is informed consent
Aspiration, Atelectasis, pneumonia
What are possible RESPIRATORY post-op compliciations
Best to do in the morning before eating and drinking
What is getting a sputum specimen
Where you stand to check for ear, shoulder, hip alignment on a patient in the lateral position?
What is the end of the bed.
This type of cast is easy to apply.
What is a plaster cast
Clipping of hair in the area surgery will be preformed, then washing with a antiseptic solution
What is (proper) skin prep for surgery
Possible temp, fine crackles in bases, spontaeous dry cough.
What are signs of atelactisis
Glucometer readings are an example of this
What is Point-of-Care testing
This position places a patient semi-prone
What is Sim's position
These are used to keep persons legs from externally rotation when in the supine position.
What are trochanter rolls
Care received before, during, and after surgery.
What is perioperative care
Shortness of breath, chest pain with deep breath
What are signs of a Pulmonary Emboli
Testing done to find out what bacteria is present and what to treat it with.
What is Culture and Sensitivity testing
This position means "irregular"
What is contour position
This is used to predict pressure sore risk
What is the BRADEN SCALE
Glasses, contacts, hair accessories, jewelry.
What needs to be removed before surgery.
Leg compression devices, leg exercises.
What are interventions to prevent post-op DVT's
CAUTI
What is Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection
The nurse suggests this for moving from one seated area to another for a person with good upper body strength
What is a transfer board
The 3 types of traction
What is manual, skin, and skeletal (traction)
So the person doesn't aspirate during surgery
What is the reason for being NPO before surgery.
Low UOP post-operatively
What is a sign of potential kidney failure.
Doing a rectal digital exam
What is needed when a fecal impaction is suspected