It's all about basics
Assessment to identify risk if patient in developing PI?
Waterlow Assessment
Regulates body temperature
hypothalamus
identify at least 3 non-invasive oxygen therapy/support
nasal prongs
hudson mask
non-rebreather mask
venturi mask
CPAP/BiPAP
COSA
Comfort Observation Symptom Assessment
What is anti-emetics
anti nausea and vomiting
Lady with the lamp
Florence Nightingale
The filter system of the body
renal system
what are diuretic medications
excretes excess fluid in the body
End Stage Renal Disease
identify at least anti-hypertensive medications
ace inhibitor
beta-blocker
thiazides/diuretics
calcium channel blocker
What does ISBAR stand for?
Introduction, situation background, assessment and recommendation
what is stress hormone
cortisol
Identify at least 2 nursing interventions to prevent DVT/VTE
mechanical devices (TEDS/Calf compressors)
Chemical (Heparin+clexane)
Early mobilization/ROM exercises
Community-Acquired Pneumonia
prescription medicines that are subject to strict controls because of their potential for misuse, abuse, and dependence
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 3 sepsis management
antimicrobials
fluid resuscitation
monitor vital signs
investigate sources of infection (chest x-ray, U/A, cultures)
OSA
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
what blood test to monitor for heparin infusion
APTT
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,
Identify at least 3 ways to manage hyperkalemia
Resonium
Dextrose+insulin
Sabutamol
Calcium gluconate
Hemodialysis
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