Pt has a fractured femer and is on bed rest with respiratory problems what should you do?
make sure patient turns, coughs, and deep breaths every 2 hours.
100
For a cognitively impared elder who refuses to eat what should you do?
limit food choices served in an attractive manner.
100
How do you perform suctioning of a trach safely.
with gloved dominant hand holding the catheter, attach the catheter to the connecting tube.
100
If a foreign substance enters the respiratory tract what happens?
Cough reflex works to expel the secretions.
200
A Patient with a chest tube what is used to take out the sutures?
a suture set
200
What is a sign of suicide?
Planning of personal affairs
Giving away treasured possessions
200
How long should an intermittent feeding tube run?
about 10 min
200
Patient who snores alot could have?
Hypoxia
300
A patient with total parenteral nutrition what is important to check?
glucose level
300
Pt that is depressed won't complain of?
Pain
300
If you have a reasonable belief of abuse you should?
report it
300
In trach care what is the wash solution?
One part peroxide
One part normal saline
400
What is a last resort safety measure?
Protective devices
400
What are the 5 categories of abuse?
Physical
Sexual
Psychological
material
neglect
400
Best advise for elderly patient is?
beware of phone tricks, don't give info to strangers
400
Patients at risk for developing respiratory complications should be instructed to use the device and?
take 10 slow deep breaths.
500
What is the primary nursing responsiblity for a depressed patient?
To protect him from self-injury
500
A good crime reduction suggestion for a female patient would be?
Do not let stranger at your door or on the phone know you are alone.
500
A patient with emphysema breathes easier when?
They sit at the side of the bed or in a chair.
500
What is metabolic alkalosis?
vomiting resulting in loss of hydrocholoric acid from the stomach may cause metabolic alkalosis; gastrointestinal suction can occasionally cause it also