Ortho
safe positioning
what is a special requirement of posterior hip replacement patients?
cryo nerve block
what is a newer analgesia adjunct?
within 60 minutes
when should pain be reassessed after analgesia?
within 4 hours post-op
when are many post-op patients expected to ambulate? or void; or oral care
4 hours post-op
when should oral care be provided?
medical consult team
who are hip fracture patients admitted to?
acapella valve
what is used by rib fracture patients?
ketamine
what is a non-opioid analgesic?
greater than 400 ml
What is the amount of urine on bladder scan that triggers a straight catheterization?
Entereg
what is used to accelerate time to GI recovery following bowel surgery?
CSM checks
what is a key assessment in joint replacement patients?
ORIF
what is a method to treat rib fractures in selected patients?
anticipated pain
what is an acceptable reason to medicate a patient with moderate pain with a medication that is ordered for severe pain?
oral care
what is an effective method to reduce HAP?
Aspen/Vista Collar
what may be used to treat a patient with a cervical fracture?
Force
what is the on-line platform used by total joint patients?
pneumonia
what is one of the more common complications seen with rib fractures?
Zynrelef
what is an alternative to Exparel in the total joint patient?
marginal ulcer
what is one of the more frequent reasons for readmission after bariatric surgery?
altered LOC
what is hte 1st sign of increased intracranial pressure?
VTE
what is a potential TJR complication?
pain management
What is one of the nursing priorities when caring for a patient with rib fractures?
multimodal analgesia
what is the standard of care for almost all types of pain?
ABI
what is measure used to help determine severity of PVD?