Abbreviations
What does NG stand for?
What is nasogastric?
What is considered a clear liquid diet and when is it ordered?
What is clear fluids or foods that become fluid at body temperature. Requires minimal digestion and leaves minimal residue. Includes clearbroth, coffee, tea, clear fruit juices (apple, cranberry, grape), gelatin, popsicles, commercially prepared clear liquid supplements.
Preparation for bowel surgery and lower endoscopy; acute gastrointestinal disorders; initial postoperative diet
How is a 24 hour urine specimen performed?
What is discarding the initial void, then collecting the rest of the urine free of toilet paper or stools for the next 24 hrs in a receptacle, keeping it on ice or in the fridge if specified, and starting all over if one urine specimen is lost.
What is hypokalemia, the normal levels, what are some signs and symptoms of it?
What is potassium deficit in the EFC <3.5
3.5-5.0 mEq/L
S/S- muscle weakness and leg cramps, fatigue, paresthesias (pins and needles), and dysrhythmias (irregular heart beat).
What is prone?
What is the person lies on the abdomen with the head turned to the side?
What does q stand for?
What is every?
What is a full liquid diet?
What is all the items on a clear liquid diet plus additional items allowed include milk and milk drinks, puddings, custards, plain frozen desserts, pasteurized eggs, cereal gruels, vegetable juices, and milk and egg substitutes. A full liquid diet contains liquids that can be poured at room temperature. High-calorie, high-protein supplements are recommended if a full liquid diet is used for more than 3 days.
Why would a stool specimen need to be taken?
What is food poisoning, C Diff, Occult (hidden blood), and organisms/parasites?
What is dehydration, what is the average amount of water you should intake a day, and what are some signs and symptoms of it?
What is decreased volume of water and electrolyte change?
1500-3000 mL per day, 2500 mL average
S/S- skin turgor, tachycardia, weak pulse, postural hypotension, dry skin, weight loss, dry/sticky mucous membranes, and concentrated urine.
What is high fowlers and what degrees does the head of the bed need to be at?
What is sitting and the head of the bed is elevated 90 degrees?
What does ROM stand for?
What is range of motion?
What is a pureed diet and when is it ordered?
What is also known as a blenderized liquid diet because the diet is made up of liquids and foods blenderized to liquid form. All foods are allowed.
After oral or facial surgery; chewing and swallowing difficulties
What does ABG stand for and where is the test performed?
Hint- 3 locations
What is arterial blood gases, and the radial (wrist), brachial (arm), and femoral (groin).
What is hypervolemia and what are some of the signs and symptoms?
What is excessive retention of water and sodium in ECF?
S/S- confusion, headache, seizures, bounding pulse, increased BP and JVD (jugular vein distension), tachycardia, nausea, edema.
What is the sims position?
What is lying on the left side with right leg up and bent?
What does H/A stand for?
What is headache?
What is a mechanically altered diet and when is it ordered?
What is a regular diet with modifications for texture. Excludes most raw fruits and vegetables and foods with seeds, nuts, and dried fruits. Foods are chopped, ground, mashed or soft.
Chewing and swallowing difficulties; after surgery to the head, neck, or mouth.
What would the an ABG test look like for a pt with COPD?
What is respiratory acidosis:
↓ pH <7.35 ↑ PaCO2 Normal HCO3−
What is hypomagnesium,the normal levels, and some of the signs and symptoms of it?
What is magnesium deficit, <1.5?
1.5-2.5 mEq/L
S/S- increased reflexes, tachycardia, confusion, trouble swallowing, respiratory difficulties.
What is semi-fowlers and what is the degrees of the head of the bed?
What is sitting and 30-45 degrees?
What two things might BR stand for?
What is bed rest and bathroom?
What is a NPO diet and when is it ordered?
What is nothing by mouth?
NPO may also be necessary for patients undergoing certain medical tests; for patients experiencing severe nausea and vomiting, an inability to chew or swallow, or various acute or chronic GI abnormalities; for those who are comatose; and for women during labor and delivery.
What are the normal levels for serum albumin and what does it measure?
What is 3.5-5.5 g/dL, protein, and to measure a pts hydration/ nutritional status?
What is hyponatremia, the normal levels, and the signs and symptoms?
What is sodium deficit, <135?
135-145 mEq/L
S/S: confusion, hypotension, edema, muscle cramps, weakness, seizures.
What is dorsal recumbent?
What is the patient lies flat on the back with the head and shoulders slightly elevated with a pillow unless contraindicated and knees bent with legs open.