Urinary Elimination
Primary excretory organs
What are Kidneys
Cause for fecal impaction
What is immobility
What is a KUB
X ray of the kidneys ureters and bladder
Person, medication, time, route, dose, documentation
6 RIGHTS
Medication absorbed under the tongue
Sublingual
Least invasive measure to checking urine in a patient without a foley
What is a bladder scanner
Change wafer and pouch every 3-7 days OR if there is drainage
What is ostomy care
Lab tests indicating decreased kidney function
What is BUN and Creatinine
Assess then notify
Action of pulling back syringe plunger to verify placement on an IM injection
Minimum urine output to maintain kidney function
What is 30mL/ hour
What is dare red/tarry stool
Melena
Patient recently had an endoscopy. What is a priority assessment before patient can eat or drink?
assessing gag reflex
Two techniques for administering ear drops to a 16 year old
pull ear up and back
warm medication
lay on side
Place directly on affected area
What causes increased risk for a UTI
indwelling catheter
Oily foul smelling stool that floats
Steatorrhea
Implants
When to document medication administration
AFTER the medication has been successfully administered
Proper technique for administering transdermal patch
Remove old patch , clean another area and put on new patch
What is a 3 way catheter used for
Irrigation
Wheat bread, carrots, avocado, raisins, black beans, fruit, vegetables
Patient education for administering an inhaler
Rinse mouth out after use
What type of medication cannot be crushed
Extended release