Terms
used to describe high blood pressure
Hypertension
When the head of the bed is raised between 45 and 60 degrees
Fowler’s Position
What law is responsible for protecting patient privacy?
HIPPA
What observations should you include in the chart when performing wound care
skin integrity and swelling
Tube that goes through nose to stomach
Nasogastric tube (NG)
lack of breathing
Apnea
What position do you put your patient in when performing a rectal exam
Sims Position
What does CLIA stand for...
Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments
wound caused from pressure applied to the patient that eventually decreases blood supply and causes breakdown
Pressure ulcers
Gastric tube
used to describe fainting
Syncope
This position is used for respiratory or cardiovascular problems
High- Fowler‘s
What is violated when the patient does not speak english and a translator is not provided
Patient’s Bill of Rights
What can be used to hold dressings in place on the abdomen
Montgomery straps
What position do you place the patient in wit’s feeding tubes
Semi-Fowler’s or higher
Low oxygen saturation
Hypoxia
laying flat on your back
Supine
Provides protection to people with physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities
Americans with Disabilities ACT
How often do you move patients to prevent pressure ulcers
Every 2 hours
What is the normal pH of gastric contents
0-5
term used to describe pus
purulent
Laying on a tilted table or bed with the pelvis higher than the head
Trendelenburg
What is violated when a patients personal information is given over the phone
HIPPA
Used to hold dressings in place or provide stability to the area
Binders
what is important to monitor with patients with feeding tubes
Skin integrity