Bathing/Bed Making
What must you do to support the dignity of a patient
Can you ever take a specimen from a hat, urinal, or bedside commode
NO
3 types of male external catheters
Mens liberty acute
Mens Purwick
Mens condom cath
What do you clean the peri area with when cleaning around the catheter
soap and water
How should you care for dentures
like real human teeth
Clean, Head to toe and Cleanest to dirtiest
What role and above can take a specimen from a foley catheter
PCT and above
Do you have to have an indwelling catheter first before an external catheter
NO
How often should the catheter be cleaned?
every 12 hours
accidently inhaling food, saliva, or stomach contents into the airway and lungs.
Aspiration
All parts of the body must be washed with what substance except the peri area?
CHG
Urine sample technique where the middle portion of urine is collected rather than the beginning or end.
Midstream collection
Which 2 external catheters get hooked up to suction
Mens purwick and femal purwich
Where must the catheter be secured to?
How often should you moisturize a patients lips
every 2 to 4 hrs
Supplies of a bed linen change
Sheets, one fitted
pillowcases
bedspread
soiled linen bag
gloves
How often should the ice be refilled for a 24 hour urine
as often as possible or every 2 hours
The female anatomy.
What should you do before transporting a patient
Empty the urine bag.
Complication associated with oral care
bleeding gums, aspiration risk
Brand of lotion that is compatible with the Hibiclens CHG?
Sween 24
What is the first step after gathering supplies for a 24 hour urine collection
Make the patient void
Mens liberty acute first wear time and second wear time
6-12 hours then 24-48
What can cause an infection risk if broken on the catheter?
Tamper seal
What position should the patient be placed in for oral suctioning
High fowlers