Peri-op
Beef Broth, Jello, Ginger Ale, Water
WHAT ARE EXAMPLES FOR CLEAR LIQUID DIET?
Sitting up at the side of the bed or chair and leaning forward
WHAT IS THE TRIPOD POSITION?
The collapse of bone caused by osteoporosis or metastatic bone disease
WHAT IS A PATHOLOGIC FRACTURE?
BUN, Creatinine and Electrolytes
WHAT ARE AT LABS THAT ASSESS RENAL FUNCTION?
Important nursing intervention post-op that helps prevent complications in the Respiratory, Circulatory and GI systems
WHAT IS THE AMBULATION?
Delayed wound healing, Infection, Respiratory Compromise, Pressure Injuries, Difficult Airway
WHAT IS SURGICAL COMPLICATIONS RELATED TO OBESITY?
Rescue Medication for Asthma
WHAT IS SABA- ALBUTEROL
Caused by prolonged elevations of serum uric acid
WHAT IS GOUT?
HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin)
WHAT ARE IMPORTANT GENDER SPECIFIC LABS PRIOR TO SURGERY?
O2 sat 88-92, assess for CO2 narcosis, assess respiratory drive
WHAT ARE INTERVENTIONS FOR COPD OXYGEN USE?
WHAT IS PALLIATIVE SURGERY?
Severe, Life-Threatening asthma attack, Does not respond to normal treatment
WHAT IS TREATMENT FOR STATUS ASTHMATICUS?
Crossing midline of body with leg, Bending greater than 90 degrees, Sitting on low seats
WHAT ARE MOVEMENTS TO AVOID FOR POST-OP HIP SURGERY?
3.5-5
WHAT IS LAB RANGE FOR POTASSIUM?
WHAT IS ASSESSMENT OF CMTS?
Fever, Chills, Presence of Purulent drainage, Warm, Red and Tender around Incision
WHAT ARE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF SURGICAL SITE INFECTION?
This device measures how well air moves out of your lungs
WHAT IS A PEAK FLOW METER?
Reversal for Opioid medications
WHAT IS NARCAN?
Asking patient about any metal or foreign bodies present in the body
WHAT NURSING INTERVENTION MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO MRI?
Take it easy, apply ice, keep bandage in place and elevate on pillow.
WHAT IS RICE TREATMENT?
Adequate disclosure, understanding and comprehension, voluntary consent
WHAT ARE THE THREE CONDITIONS THAT MUST BE MET FOR INFORMED CONSENT?
Risk factors for this type of pneumonia include loss of consciousness and tube feedings
WHAT IS ASPIRATION PNEUMONIA?
Substance that is released in response to decreased calcium level
WHAT IS PARATHYROID HORMONE?
Must assess for steatorrhea or constipation when giving this medication
WHAT ARE PANCREATIC ENZYMES?