Medication
True or false: a patient on a continuous ketamine infusion must have a nurse accompany them to tests.
False, they must be accompanied by hospital staff (Porter, CA or Nurse)
This is the maximum time PRBCs can hang once started?
What is 4 hours
This symptom after spine surgery is considered an emergency.
What is loss of bowel or bladder control
This is the earliest and most sensitive sign of compartment syndrome.
What is pain out of proportion to injury
This is the correct breathing action when using an incentive spirometer
What is inhale.
Which IV fluid is incompatible with a continuous Ketamine infusion?
What is Lactated Ringers
This lung sound may be heard with atelectasis
What are crackles or diminished breath sounds
This colour adaptor will deliver the highest amount of Fi02 to a patient on a Venturi mask
What is green (60% Fi02)
How long is the Warfarin washout period before the patient can be taken to the OR and what is an acceptable INR level?
What is 4-5 days and INR <1.5
This movement should be avoided after posterior hip replacement.
What is internal rotation of the hip
IVIG tubing is primed with this IV fluid.
What is D5W