Medication
In the national Safety Standards- What is standard 4 related to?
Medication Safety
Name two conditions that can be considered an Acute problem?
Asthma, trauma- MVA, MBA. Appendicitis, Bowel Obstruction, Chest pain, TMC, Acpoia.
What is the function of the respiratory system?
Exchange of gases- Oxygen & Carbon Dioxide through inhalation & exhalation.
What part of the body is affected with DM?
Pancreas
Give two examples of a Schedule 8 medication?
Fentanyl, Hydromorphone, Morphine, Tapentadol & Methadone
Name the body systems?
Cells, Tissues & organs. Cardiovascular, respiratory, musculoskeletal, endocrine, nervous, special senses, gastrointestinal, urinary, reproductive, integumentary & lymphatic/immune systems.
What is peristalsis?
Involuntary constriction & relaxation of the muscles of the intestine (or other canal), these push contents forward.
What gland is responsible for Glucagon & Insulin function?
Pancreatic Islets
Name 3 of the 8 rights of medication administration
Right medicine, dose, route, time, prescription, person, form, response, documentation, expiration date & to refuse
Name the four heart cavities?
L & R Atrium and L & R Ventricle
What is homeostasis?
In nursing terms= state of steady internal & chemical conditions maintained by living things.
What is the treatment for a child diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes?
Insulin therapy with maintenance of normal BGL, Education- with family, clinic appointments. HBA1c. Diet & Exercise.
What do nurses do differently for S4 & S8 schedule drugs?
Accounted for in a register, stored in a safe or cupboard securely attached to the premises, securely locked when not in use, locked with a separate key to other medication storage, Key can only be carried by an R.N.
How many bones does the adult human body have?
206
Name three prefixes in nursing terminology?
Hypo, Hyper, Hemi, Anti, Tachy & Dys
Can type 2 diabetes be reversed?
Yes, with careful monitoring of BGL, diet, exercise, weight- within guidelines.
What does PRN mean?
When required.
Name two hormones released from the Endocrine system?
Growth Hormones, Insulin, Testosterone, Cortisol, Progesterone FSH & LH, Thyroxine (T4), Adrenaline, Melatonin etc....
What do these abbreviations mean:
QID, TDS, IM & SC
4 times a day
3 times a day
Intramuscular
Sub Cutaneous
What information should be recorded on admission to hospital?
Language, Medications, Allergies, Sensory Aids, Mobility, Nutrition, Elimination, Sleep patterns, Personal hygiene needs, smoker/ETOH/Recreational drugs, nursing data- SAGO.