vital signs
acceptable range values for:
temperature
blood pressure
pulse rate
respirations
what is?
96.8-100.4 degrees F
120/80 mmHg
60-100 bpm
12-20 breaths/min
the type of wound that is described as a "scrape" that has skin torn away during injury
What is an avulsion?
the most important aspect of infection control
What is handwashing?
secondary sources of information
what are family, partners, healthcare providers, or medical records?
what is indirect care?
This type of respiration is described as an irregular breathing pattern of rapid, deep breaths followed by alternating periods of apnea
what are cheyne-stokes respirations?
A pressure ulcer that is obstructed with eschar or slough that must be debrided prior to continuation of care
what is unstageable pressure injury?
In the chain of infection, this is how an infectious agent enters a host
type of questions that you should use during an interview
what is open-ended question?
this type of incision typically rebuilds from the base up and eventually closes from the sides without being surgically closed
what is secondary intention wound?
This is auscultated during contractions and the most accurate obtained pulse
what is apical pulse?
drainage that is characterized as red and thick, sometimes due to hemorrhage
what is sanguineous?
four stages of infectious process
what is incubation period, prodromal stage, illness stage, and convalescence?
this classifies health problems within the domain of nursing and often is responsible for how a plan of care is established
what is nursing diagnosis?
this is used to help prepare medications and reconstitutes powder to yield the desired concentrate.
what is a diluent?
the position when taking a patient's temperature rectally
What is sims position?
list the phases of healing
what is hemostasis, inflammation, proliferative, and maturation?
this type of HAI (healthcare associated infection) is described as being contracted from an invasive procedure or therapy
what is iatrogenic?
List SMART goals
What is?
Specific
Measurable
Achievable
Realistic
Timely
Amoxil (Amoxicillin)
For oral suspension
1oo mL (when reconstituted)
125mg/ 5 mL
What is?
Brand/ Trade name (official name)
form
total quantity
dose
what is the medical term for a drop in systolic pressure of at least 10 mmHg systolic and 20 mmHg diastolic within 3 minutes of standing
what is orthostatic hypotension?
this is a complication of wound healing that is described as a severe complication when organs protrude through an open wound
what is evisceration?
sequence for donning PPE
what is hand hygiene, gown, mask, face shield, gloves?
diarrhea
fluid volume excess
impaired bed mobility
altered mental status
What is impaired bed mobility?
Ordered is 1500 mL of LR over 12 hours. Drop factor is 15 gtts/mL. Calculate rate in gtts/min.