HAIs
Post-Op
Fluid Volume
Go for the throat
Sweet as sugar
100

The minimum amount of time an individual should wash their hands

What is 15 to 30 seconds?

100

This post-op complication manifests as unilateral leg swelling, among other indicators.

What is a DVT?

100

Vomiting and fever are risk factors for this fluid state. 

What is fluid volume deficit? 

100

The medication to treat hypothyroidism.

What is levothyroxine?

100

An easy way to remember hypoglycemia interventions is to recall this rhyme: "_______ and _______, give them candy."

What is cool and clammy? 

200

A nurse should complete catheter hygiene care this often.

What is twice a day?

200

This post-op vital sign change will always be a priority, due to the ABC rational. 

What is decreased respirations or decreased saturations? 

200

This amount of weight gain in one day is an indication of fluid volume excess. 

What is 5 lbs? 

200

This thyroid state symptoms include exophthalmos, weight loss, and photophobia. 

What is hyperthyroidism? 

200

You are teaching your client about the signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia. These are the "three Ps" you teach them. 

What are polyuria, polydipsia, and polyphagia? 

300

Checking for twisting or kinking can prevent this type of hospital acquired infection.

What is a CAUTI?

300
This post-op complication can happen post-TURP and is manifested when the urine turns burgundy. 

What is a post-op venous bleed? 

300

There are only 2 isotonic crystalloids, but only this one is used in burn fluid resuscitation. 

What is Lactated Ringer's? 

300

Hyperparathyroidism increases the risk of this due to the release of calcium and phosphate from the bones, decreasing density. 

What is pathologic fractures? 

300

A diabetic client who is not well controlled is at risk for several complications. This is how you would assess for diabetic neuropathy.

What is check the client's feet for altered sensation? 

400

A gauze dressing on a central line should be changed at least every ____ days.

What is 2?

400

Post-abdominal hysterectomy a client should avoid sexual intercourse for this many weeks. 

What is 4 weeks? 

400

When fluid volume is restored to a normal state you will see a decrease in this vital sign. 

What is heart rate? 

400

Hypoparathyroidism will decrease the following labs: vit D, magnesium, and calcium. However, it will elevate this lab do to the inverse proportional relationship. 

What is phosphate? 

400

A hyperglycemic patient who presents with polyuria and polydipsia. You will monitor this parameter in addition to blood glucose. 

What are I's and O's? 

500

Besides chlorhexidine and 70% alcohol, this can also be used to scrub the hub of a central line.

What is povidone iodine? 

500

Post-op Thyroidectomy client is experiencing muscle spasms. Your priority action is to check this lab value. 

What is Calcium? 

500

This fluid volume state will have an increase in urine specific gravity and BUN. 

What is Fluid Volume Deficit 

500

In primary hypothyroidism, this hormone is still elevated.

What is TSH? 

500

A patient presents with a glucose level over 600 and a plasma osmolality greater than 320. This is the condition you suspect. 

What is hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS)?