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Wound care
Post-surgical care
Respiratory therapy
100
Ulcers cause by poor circulation in the arteries are called...
Arterial ulcers
100
What can the person eat before the surgery?
Patient should be NPO for 6-8h before the surgery
100
What is measures by pulse oximetry?
O2 saturation in the blood
200
What can be considered a stage I pressure ulcer?
Non-blanchable reddened area over the bony prominence
200
What is your role as a CNA in pre-surgical care. Name 3 things
1.Provide personal hygiene 2. Relay any concerns that patient has to the nurse 3. Make sure patient is only wearing a gown and all the dentures, contact lenses, piercing and jewelry is removed as well as all the clothes, except for the gown.
200
Another word for shortness of breath of difficulty breathing
Dyspnea
300
Name 3 measures to prevent pressure ulcers.
Turn q2h, Skin care, use of protective devices
300
What are RN resposibilities when preparing patient for the surgery? Name 3 things
1. Assist with informed consent 2. Complete preoperative checklist 3. Give all the requires preoperative medications
300
Lack of oxygen for body cells
Hypoxia
400
Name one of the most common areas for developing pressure ulcer?
Sacral
400
What do you use SCD for after surgery? What is embolus and why is it dangerous?
SCDs are used to prevent blood clots in the lower extremities Embolus is the blood clot that is able to travel through the cardiovascular system and cause pulmonary embolism.
400
How can you prevent atelectasis?
By coughing, deep breathing, using IS
500
What is the name of the drainage that you would expect to see coming from the wound that is infected?
Purulent drainage
500
What do you use IS for? What does it do to your lungs
It prevents pneumonia and atelectasis and it helps expand the lung capacity
500
Give an example of artificial airway
Tracheotomy