Communication
This tool is used by the healthcare team to share why the patient is in the hospital, what the plans are for the patient, and the progress that the patient is making while hospitalized?
What is the chart?
Most fire extinguishers are this type
What is ABC?
These are the 5 stages of the nursing process
Assessment
Nursing Diagnosis
Planning
Implementation
Evaluation
Name three routes of medication administration
Oral, IV. IM
What is the difference between straight catheter and indwelling catheter?
Straight catheter is in and out, indwelling catheter stays in
These are the 2 forms of communication
What are verbal and nonverbal?
This is the acronym used when a fire occurs. Tell what each mean
R: RESCUE the patient
A: ALARM- activate the alarm
C: CONFINE-confine the fire by closing doors
E: EXTUINGISH the fire if possible
B/P, Pulse, height, weight, intake, and output are examples of what form of data?
Objective data
Name 4 conditions that NSAIDS are used for
Arthritis, bone pain, cancer pain, post op
Name 3 acute and 3 chronic conditions where a catheter is used
Acute: Medication, infection, post-op
Chronic: anxiety, CVA, paralysis
It is the form of communication used by touching a patient
What is tactile?
This is the acronym used when using a fire extinguisher. Explain each step
P: PULL the pin
A: AIM the nozzle at the base of the fire
S: SQUEEZE the nozzle
S: SWEEP the hose at the base of the fire
Pain, nausea, dizziness, diplopia are examples of this form of data?
Subjective data
What is Digoxin used for? What is the therapeutic range? What should the nurse do before administering this medication?
Increase the force of contraction and decrease the heart rate. 0.6-1.2. Check the pulse
What condition is the leading cause of kidney failure
Hypertension
Name 3 forms of communication when teaching a patient?
Verbal
Written
Demonstration
List the types of fires that ABC extinguishes
A: wood, cloth, trash, paper
B: liquids and chemicals
C: Electrical
During this stage the nurse reviews the outcome and make any necessary changes to the care plan?
Evaluation
What is Angina, what are signs and symptoms, and what is used to treat it
lack of oxygen to the heart muscle, chest pain or pressure, diaphoresis, lightheaded. MONA
What are 4 medications that can cause urinary retention
NSAIDS, atropine, anticholinergic, ...
What does ISBAR communication stand for and when is it used
Introduce yourself
Situation
Background
Assessment
Recommendation
Used for communication with physicians and other members of the healthcare team
Describe how to move a patient down the stairs during a fire
Pull on a sheet
Support head and neck
Have patient hug self etc
List 5 things covered in initial assessment
Demographics, Past medical history, Medications,
Allergies, Functional history
Name 5 types of opioid medications used for severe pain
Morphine, Dilaudid, fentanyl, Oxycodone, hydrocodone
Name 5 types of catheters
Straight cath, foley, Coude, 3-way, ...