It's all about basics
Assessment to identify risk if patient in developing PI?
Waterlow Assessment
Regulates body temperature
hypothalamus
name at least 3 aids in patient mobility/transfers
sara steady
stand up lifter
full body lifters
pelican belt
4 WW/Rollator frame
forearm support frame
HTN
hypertention
where to find patient's medication orders on patient's electronic record
MAR
Lady with the lamp
Florence Nightingale
The filter system of the body
renal system
what is diuretic medications
excretes excess fluid in the body
DVT
deep vein thrombosis
What does prophylaxis mean?
prevention
What does ISBAR stand for?
Introduction, situation background, assessment and recommendation
what is stress hormone
cortisol
what is analgesia
DM
Diabetes Mellitus
Identify at least 5 medication safety checks
5 rights
Identify 5 moments of hand hygiene
1 Before touching a patient
2 Before procedure
3 after procedure or exposure to body fluids
4 After touching a patient
5 after touching a patient's surroundings
name chambers of the heart
right and left atrium
right and left ventricle
Identify at least 2 nursing interventions to prevent DVT/VTE
mechanical devices (TEDS/Calf compressors)
Chemical (Heparin+clexane)
Early mobilization/ROM exercises
OSA
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Give at least 2 laxative medications
movicol
identify 3 ways of falls prevention
red dot system
use of appropriate aids
sensor pads
active rounding
patient and relative education
near to nurses station
Name at least 4 common pulses we have
radial, brachial, carotid, femoral, popliteal, dorsalis pedis,
Name 3 strategies to prevent PI
Air mattress
repositioning
protective Dressing
COPD
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
A patient was ordered 1 mg of digoxin. The stock dose is 500 mcg/tablet. How many tablets will you administer?
2 tablets