Activity & Mobility
Paresis
Partial or incomplete paralysis
Third leading cause of death in the U.S
Medical errors
Less than 20 mg/dL
This ileostomy removes the entire colon and a has pouch created from the ilium. The individual can use the bathroom like normal.
Colectomy
This is the only thing that can be used to flush an NG tube.
Water
Position good for cardiac dysfunction
Fowler's
Treatment for ingested carbon monoxide
100% humidified oxygen
This is an infection of the bladder.
Cystitis
This type of indirect visualization uses contrast sent through a rectal tube in order to light everything up and see inside of the bowel.
Barium Enema
Before removing an NG tube, the nurse should first do this.
Flush the tube with 15 mL of water to rid of gastric secretions that could be aspirated during removal
Antalgic gait
Can be used as an antidote for poison ingestion
Charcoal
This is a possible complication of a UTI for men.
Prostatitis
This type of incontinence device is used for people who have constant diarrhea
Rectal tube
A person with dry mouth should avoid these things.
Caffeine, alcohol, tabacco; dry, bulky, spicy, salty, or highly acidic foods
Nursing intervention that prevents pressure ulcers
Turning in bed every 2 hours
When are hospital beds seen as restraints
This is the normal range for BUN levels.
8-20 mg/dL
This is the number one thing that slows down peristalsis
Anesthesia
It is important for women of childbearing age to incorporate this into their diet.
Folic acid
Exercise that involves movement of the joint during muscle contraction. Shortens and lengthens muscles.
Isotonic exercise
Failure to recognize and respond to actionable clinical alarms in a timely manner
Alarm fatigue
This indirect visualization test involves injecting dye through an IV in order to visualize the kidneys.
Intravenous Pyelogram (IVP)
This skin condition can be caused by bowel incontinence.
Skin breakdown
This type of food diary is the most accurate in describing a patient's dietary history.
Food record