Lab Values
5,000-10,000
Elevated = infection
low - risk for infection
What is WBC
doing this can help prevent atelectasis
What is turn/cough, deep breath every 2hrs?
Also - use an incentive spirometer (how often)?
Infected drainage, typically green in color
What is purulent drainage?
What are neutropenic precautions?
stages of grief
What are denial, anger, bargaining, depression, & acceptance?
This lab value is 10-20 and is elevated in times of dehydration.
What is BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen)?
What is increased fluids, fiber, and ambulation?
Fluid retention or swelling
used for central line dressing changes and trac suctioning
What is surgical asepsis? Or sterile technique
elevated levels indicate kidney injury & name the normal range
What is creatinine level? Normal 0.6-1.2
What is sitting a patient in high fowlers?
discoloration under the skin, caused by blood
What is ecchymosis?
What is droplet precaution?
mask that delivers a precise level of oxygen
What is venturi mask?
It would be elevated when you are dehydrated.
What is urine specific gravity?
Things that cannot be delegated
What are things you can teach, evaluate, or assess?
giving the patient education and letting them decide what is best for them
What is autonomy?
ways to prevent UTI
What is peri care, cotton undies, fluid, acidic drinks, only using a foley when absolutely necessary?
safety when using O2
What are avoiding flames, use of No smoking signs, working electrical equipment, wear cotton only, use prescribed flow rate, avoid oils?
What is 3.5-5?
non-pharmacological and pharmacological methods for pain reduction
What distraction, relaxation techniques, breathing, repositioning, medications?
Pain - s/s? verbal/non-verbal
positioning you use for enemas and suppositories
What is sims position?
TB, Varicella, measles, Covid, requiring negative airflow room
What are airborne illnesses?
What precautions do you use........
must go in a central line only, be changed q 24hrs with glucose checks q 4-6hrs
What is TPN nutrition?