NEURO
CRANIOTOMY HEAD OF BED POSITION
3O-45 DEGREES
A SUPERFICIAL BURN PRESENTS THIS WAY
RED, PAINFUL, WITH NO BLISTERS
first priority in respiratory failure
maintaining patent airway
which type of chest pain is relieved by rest and nitroglycerin
stable angina
P-N-Action for suspected appendicitis
keep pt NPO
SAFE/CALM ENVIRONMENT INCLUDES
QUIET AND DARK ROOM
PT WITH PARKINSON'S NEEDS THIS WHEN WALKING
ASSISTIVE DEVICE, AND SLOW STEADY MVMNTS
common respiratory virus that requires droplet precaution
Influenza
first step after a transfusion reaction occurs
STOP transfusion
which blood dx confirms Leukemia with abnormal WBCs
CBC
What condition is suspected with confusion and unequal pupils
subdural hematoma
Priority when moving a pt in traction
maintaining alignment an not removing weights
sudden SOB, angina, absent breath sounds indicates
pneumothorax
which electrolyte imbalance is a pt with chronic kidney disease at risk for?
fluid intake teaching to prevent UTI
forced fluids (IV) 2-3L/Day
Dx test prior to admin thrombolytics for a stroke pt
CT scan
which ulcer type shows diminished pulse and dry appearance
arterial ulcer
post fracture, SOB, petechiae (small red patches of bleeding) on the chest may signal what?
fat embolism
What to monitor daily to detect fluid overload in a heart failure pt
which GU condition causes urinary retention due to prostate enlargement
BPH
Essential bedside equipment for seizure pts
suction, O2 and side rail pads
below the knew amputation leg should be positioned how for 24 hrs?
flat or prone to prevent contractures
key S/S of pneumonia
crackles, fever, productive cough, and elevated WBCs
BP 142/88
WHICH CONDITION DOES THIS INDICATE?
HTN
which STI is tx with IM penicillin and requires RPR follow up (DX blood test)
Syphilis