Wound Care & Assisted Feedings
Type of wound healing when wound edges are not intact, compared to type of healing that edges are intact.
These signs and symptoms indicate an IV has the presence of phlebitis
What is "redness, warmth, vein is hard, tenderness at the insertion site"
Type of IV fluid that MUST be used when administering blood
What is "0.9 NS-Normal Saline"
This is generally the highest amount of oxygen a client with COPD should have administered
What is 2-3 liters/minute
Preferred site for subcutaneous injection
What is "Lower abdominal area"
This type of dressing is preferred for fragile skin that may stick to the dressing
What is "non-adherent dressing"
These are signs and symptoms an IV site may be infected
What is "site is hot, red, painful, purulent drainage, but is not hard or swollen"
Complication of IV infusion that results in dizziness, tightness in the chest, flushed face and irregular pulse.
What is "speed shock"
Collecting a sputum specimen during this time of day enhances the incidence of achieving an adequate specimen.
What is "in the morning"
Doing this decreases the chance of pain from frequent injections given at the same area
What is "rotate the injection sites"
Using this solution may assist when dressings stick to the wound
What is "saline solution"
Vein that a central venous catheter would be inserted
What is "jugular, subclavian, or femoral"
Complication when white precipitate forming in IV tubing after antibiotic is hung to primary line ....and what the nurse should do for it
What is "drug-solution incompatibility...and stop the infusion and flush the line"
This oxygen mask provides specific amounts of oxygen with it's attached apparatus
What is "Venturi mask"
This term refers to giving a medication as soon as possible
What is "STAT"
When a NG tube is place, this method is best to ensure correct placement
What is "an Xray"
Chief responsibility of the LVN when having a client with central line infusion
What is "observing the client for complications associated with central line infusions"
What is "death"
This mask is used for clients with severe respiratory distress requiring optimal oxygenation
What is "non-rebreathing mask"
When administering a rectal suppository, applying this to the medication will assist in comfort to the patient
What is "lubricate the tip of the suppository"
This is the correct process and anatomical locations of measuring an NG Tube
Type of IV tubing necessary to use when administering Packed Red Blood cells (blood)
What is "parallel or Y-tubing"
This type of medication administration device provides clients the ability to press a button to receive pain medication...but will not over medicate the client.
What is a "Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA) pump"
This device can deliver oxygen while client is still able to eat.
What is "nasal cannula"
This is the first step to do if a client is having itching and develops back pain during a blood transfusion.
What is "stop the infusion"