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Sticks and Stones
Happy Appy's
Say Aaaah
Just do its....
Blub Blub Blub
100
By observing for edema, skin colour, skin and nail texture, condition and integrity of the skin, capillary refill, and temperature of the skin you are assess this
What is peripheral circulation
100
On discharge, the patient should avoid heavy lifting, strenouous activity, or contact sports for how long?
What is 3-4 weeks
100
After surgery you should be monitoring for bleeding, this must be assessed
What is mouth and nose
100
Always, no matter where the incision, you should be monitoring for this...
What is signs of infection, dehiscence, bleeding or increased drainage, and pain
100
This must be done any time the canister has been tipped
What is change the system
200
This rating would be given to a pulse that is difficult to palpate, weak and thready, and easy to obliterate.
What is 1+ 0 = No pulse palpable 1+ = Pulse difficult to palpate, weak and thready, and easy to obliterate 2+ = Easy to palpate, normal pulse 3+ = Easy to palpate, not easy to obliterate 4+ = Strong, rebounds against fingertips, and cannot be obliterated
200
These will just fall off on their own, please tell patients not to pick at them!
What are steri strips
200
Pain after tonsil removal may be the worst at this time post-op
What is 5 days post surgery
200
Name at least three things you need to observe for when assessing your patient's pain
What is location, duration, severity, predisposing or aggravating factors, relieving factors, and type of pain
200
Upon entering the patient's room this is what must be done first
What is ASSESS YOUR PATIENT
300
Sometimes used to treat fractures or correct orthopedic abnormalities. This type of continuous treatment can provide immobilization, correct positioning, and align a fractured bone properly. Just make sure the weights are free hanging!
What is Skeletal or Skin Traction
300
Some appys may be very sick. At times these interventions (two) are required to ensure adequate nutrient uptake and control of gastric contents
What is a NG tube and TPN
300
T & A surgery patients are at risk for bleeding for this length of time post surgery
What is 14 days.
300
A patient should have voided within this time period post-op or post catheter removal
What is 6 hours
300
If a patient is on suction, this must be obtained prior to ambulation, test, or treatment without the suction
What is a physician order for gravity drainage
400
Plaster casts should remain uncovered for this amount of time to allow for proper drying time.
What is 24-48 hours
400
These are the three classifications of appendicitis
What is Simple (inflamation but intact), Gangrenous (inflamed involving focal or extensive necrosis with microscopic perforations), and Perforated (gross disruption of the wall)
400
These would be key signs to watch for (and to share with parents) to monitor for dehydration
What is crying without tears, and voiding less then 2-3 times per day
400
This type of holistic assessment is vital for any type of surgical patient
What is a head to toe assessment
400
The other names for "gravity" drainage
What is under water seal and straight drainage
500
Flexion and extension exercises are important for the patient to perform during your musculoskeletal assessment to monitor for this...
What is Compartment Syndrome
500
This is one of the single most important things you need to get your patient doing to help decrease pain after surgery
What is get them up walking
500
One of the single most important things to stay on top of if a patient has had a T & A completed
What is pain management
500
Daily Double Question: To decrease the potential of other adverse events from occurring during the patient admission, including but not limited to respiratory complications, skin breakdown, and referred pain, this should also be a focus of your care for all post-op patients
What is mobilization (if possible), repositioning, lung exercises, and basic hygiene care.
500
Two conditions where an incentive spirometer should NOT be used
What is Pneumothorax and Hemothorax