Med Administration
Scale used to give varying doses of insulin
Patients with hypercalcemia are prone to what
X-ray examination of the upper digestive tract
What is a Barium Swallow or Upper GI Series
Stress Incontinence
What is urine loss during activities
Non-invasive urine collection methods for a non-ambulatory male patient
What is the condom or pure wick catheter?
Two correct techniques for administering medication via NGT
What are check placement before giving meds,elevate to fowler's position, keep fowlers position for 30min after admin.
Intervention for enteral fed patient who develops diarrhea
What is adjust the rate of infusion?
Fiber Optic endoscopy to view the large intestine
What is a Colonoscopy
Ulceration of mucosal wall of the stomach
What is a peptic ulcer
good perineal hygiene, good wipe technique, meticulous foley catheter care
What are ways to prevent urinary tract infections?
Important consideration after steroid inhalation
What is rinse the mouth or perform oral care
This type of procedure is the most commonly performed procedure for an ileostomy
Ileoanal pouch (1028)
Needle or catheter inserted into the peritoneal cavity to obtain or remove fluid
What is a Paracentesis
Enuresis
What is the involuntary passing of urine?
Urine may be pink-tinged colored several days after this procedure
What is a cystoscopy?
This method and guage need is used with IM injections
What is Z-track and 25gague
3 factors that affect bowel elimination
Used to examine the hepatobiliary system for the esophagus to the descending duodenum
What is an ERCP (endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography)
If _____ is count prolonged, and ____ count low, then ______ can happen
What is (Prothrombin time) PTT , platelet and Bleeding
Acute or chronic inflammation of the epididymis that occurs due to UTI, STD, prostatitis or long-term use of bladder catheter
What is Epididymitis
These medications cannot be altered
What are capsules, extended release or enteric coated medications
Jaundice, Dark orange and foamy urine, steatorrhea and clay-colored feces, pruritus
This can block parasympathetic stimulation to the muscles of the colon and peristalsis to slow or cease
Surgery and and/or anesthesia (1029)
Inflammation of the stomach or gastric mucosa
What is gastritis
1 week post kidney transplant patient develops a temp 101, elevated BP, elevated, serum creatine, and tenderness over the area. Urine is decreased. What is the next nursing intervention
What is a need to increase immunosuppression therapy