Screenings
ECOs are good for how many hours?
8
What is the reversal agent for benzodiazepines?
Flumazenil
Absolute last step prior to giving TNK
Safety Pause or Timeout
Where do you find the target range and multiplier for Glucommander set-up?
MAR in the insulin order
Which drugs are included in the OUD screening?
Opiates
What is the maximum amount of liquid to instill in a pediatric patient through the atomizer per nostril?
Your focus care patient has vertigo and the provider orders meclizine. Complete this assessment prior to giving medication.
Swallow screen
This glucose value indicates you need to change your carrier fluid
<250mg/dL
Your patients scored an 8 on PAWSS scale. What is your next assessment.
CIWA
You are performing deep sedation and notice your patient has a RASS of -5, is not responding, and you are concerned about the airway. What two pieces of equipment are you grabbing to support airway?
Ambu bag
OPA
Assess neuro checks and vital signs every 30 minutes after TNK for how long?
6 hours
What change might you see on an EKG in a DKA patient?
Peaked T waves
Patients meet criteria for ICU for severe alcohol withdrawal with these parameters
CIWA score >15 x 2 that have received scheduled and max PRN medications
How much dead space do you allow for when drawing up a medication for an atomizer?
0.1ml
Your stroke patient has left-sided paralysis. You test for ataxia on the NIHSS exam. They are unable to use the left side, however they complete the finger to nose test and the heel up and down shin on right side perfectly. Do you score them a 0, 1 or 2?
Zero
Your pediatric patient weighs 10kg. What do you start the insulin drip at?
1 unit/hr
(0.1x kg/hr)
You gave your patient Haldol for aggression towards staff. How often and how long are you assessing vitals? (Two answers)
Every 15 min for one hour
Tell me the two of the three criteria for discharge of a post-sedation patient
Aldrete of 8
Tolerate sitting upright
Responsible adult to accompany home
Timeframe before to document neuro exam and vitals prior to TNK administration.
15 min
Your alert patient's blood sugar is 55. Use this Epic smart phrase and treatment plan for the patient.
.hypoglycemic event
15G of fast acting carbs