Hodge Podge
how many mLs is in an ounce
30
What is dysuria?
Painful or uncomfortable urination
Patient teaching for someone going home on O2
Do not smoke, wear the cannula/use it, contact the provider if O2 needs to be adjusted
What should the nurse do if the patient is over stimulated
reduce stimulation, such as light and sound
What 3 things can an RN not delegate
Evaluation, Assessment, Teaching
Which of these is objective data? Bradypnea, vomiting, temp of 99 degrees F, wheezing on expiration
What is hematuria
Blood in urine
Minimum flow of simple face mask
5 liters
an anxiety producing event is not accepted as reality
denial
Who can take vital signs of a stable patient. SATA
RN
LPN
UAP
RN, LPN, UAP ...all
part of nursing process when goals and outcomes are formulated to the person's individual needs
Planning
What is nocturia
Frequent night-time urination
Nasal cannula...how many liters (range)
1-6 liters
What are two psychological responses to stress
anxiety, depression, anger
Who initially teaches the patient about tracheostomy care? SATA
RN
LPN
UAP
RN
common causes of constipation
frequent use of laxatives; advanced age; inadequate fluid intake; immobilization due to injury; sedentary lifestyle; pregnancy; medication effects
What is oliguria?
Significantly reduced urine output...<500 mL in 24 hours
Signs of infection
A rise in temperature, pulse & respirations
Unwanted feelings are attributed to someone else
projection
Who can insert a catheter? SATA
RN
LPN
UAP
RN & LPN
irreversible decline in many cognitive abilities
dementia
term for "loss of small amounts of urine from increased abdominal pressure without bladder muscle contraction" ...leaking urine when coughing is an example
Stress incontinence
Two main symptoms of pulmonary embolism
Shortness of breath (dyspnea) and chest pain
a physiological response to stress
Increased heart rate, cardiac output, and
blood flow to muscles
• Dilation of bronchi and increased
respiratory rate
• Pupillary dilation
Who can complete a dressing change? SATA
RN
LPN
UAP
RN and LPN...this can be delegated