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What are the five ethical principles? |
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Autonomy-ability of client to make personal decisions, even if they arent in their best interest Beneficence-care given is in best interest of the client Fidelity-keeping ones promise about care offered Justice-fair treatment Nonmalificence-avoidance of harm or pain as much as possible |
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Professional negligence - nurse administers large dose of med due to calc error and the client dies |
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The core of nursing practice is regulated: |
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state law: Can revoke/issue license; define nursing practice parameters (standards of care) [ANA]; regulate practice; adopt rules and regulations for this; set standards for nursing programs |
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Five elements to prove negligence |
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1. duty 2. breach of duty-not meet standard 3. forseeability of harm 4. breach of duty has potential to cause harm 5. harm |
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should be used to verbalize concerns related to assignment in light of current legal scope of practice, job description and area of competence |
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-required by PSDA Living will: clients wished for treatment if incapacitated or facing end of life issues Durable POA: proxy authorized for decisions when client is unable Providers Orders: DNR/AND |
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abuse suspicion, communicable disease, -ensures med treatment -monitors for outbreaks -plan/evaluate control/prevention plan -determine health priorities from trends -identify outbreaks |
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Included in a chart and why |
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Assessments; medication administration; treatments given and the client’s responses; client education
For: communication, legal documentation, financial billing, education, research, monitoring |
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significant objective info report is given at the conclusion of each shift by the nurse leave to the nurse assuming responsibility for the client; face-to-face, audio-taped, presents on rounds |
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Five rights to delegation |
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Task, circumstance, person, communication, supervision/evaluation |
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monitor client findings, reinforce teaching, perform tacheostomy care, suctioning, NG patency check, administer enteral feeding, insert urinary catheter, administer meds |
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ADLS, bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, ambulating, feeding (without precautions), positioning, bed making, specimen collection, I&O, vital signs for the stable |
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hand hygiene, compromised health/defenses against it, poor asepsis, poor hygiene/nutrition, stress, corwded living environment, older adults, poor lifestyle choices, recent exposure (poor sanitiation, mosquito born/parasitic disease, endemic in visited area) |
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Infection in hospital from exogenous (outside pt) or endogenous (altered flora); most commonly UTI; from e.coli or s.aureus or enterococci |
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Fever Increased pulse and RR Malaise Anorexia N/V Enlarged lymph nodes (waste) |
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first stage of 3 in inflammatory response Redness warmth edema pain/tenderness loss of use of affected part |
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WBC above 10,000/uL and left shift from neutrophil increase Elevated ESR rate Positive culture |
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infectious agent (bacteria, virus, fungi, protozoa); reserboir to grow (wound drainage, food, o2 tubing); exit portal; means of transmission; entry portal to a susceptible host |
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cover mouth and nose using a favial tissue to contain secretions, turn head and stay a minimum of 3 ft away from others, mask if continual, hand hygiene |
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Standard (tier 1) precautions |
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all body fluids, mucous, intact skin
gloves, masks, eye/ shields if spraying |
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Transmission Precautions (Tier 2) |
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Airborne - <5um (TB [special mask], measles, varicella), private room, negative air pressure exchanged every 6 hours, masks
Droplet - > 5um (pneumonia, mumps, rubella, pertussis, SF) private/same disease room, masks
Contact (resp virus, wound, enteric, herpes simplex), private/same disease room, gloves/gowns for all, proper disposal |
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fall-risk assessment upon admission; document risks and implement safety measure: -call light/respond quick -orient to setting -place near nursing station -ensure things are in reach -low bed, rails up if compromised -avoid full bedrails for those who attempt to get up -clutter free; locks; sensors -educate |
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rescue equipment at bed, remove unsafe items in event, assist ambulation, advise: nothing in mouth, do not restrain, lower to floor with space, protect head and flex fwd, body on side, loosen clothes; Stay with/call for help Explain/provide comfort |
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face-to-face assessment then prescription in writing
Emergency: obtain order ASAP
Include: Reason, type of restraint, location, how long to be used, and type of behaviors demonstrated that warrant use and rewrite order every 24 hours |
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Food, fluid, safety and comfort assessments performed and documented every 15-30 minutes
Quick release knot fitting two fingers, pad bony prominences, regularly assess, never leave unattended w/o
Document: Behaviors, actions causing, when applied/removed, location, type, care, meds, response when removed |
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RACE R-rescue A-alarm C-contain E-extinguish (A-paper/wood/trash fire; B-flammable liquids/gas fire, C-electrical fire) |
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nurses often collaborate to promote safety
to initiate a plan of care, the nurse must identify risk factors using a risk assessment tool, and complete a nursing history, a physical examination and a home hazard appraisal |
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semi-fowler - 30d; prevent tube regurgitation and aspiration fowler 45 - NG, suctioning, vent, abdomen surgery drainage high-fowler 90 - lung expansion; sever dyspnea prone - abdomen, oral/throat surgery drainage lateral - side, 3 pillows, sleep sims - oral drainage between sims/lateral orthopneic - sit; arms on bed table (copd) trendelenburg - head below feet; venous return Reverse T - feet below head; gastric emptying, esophogeal reflux |
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Mobility assessment sequence |
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ROM, Moving from supine to sitting on the side of the bed, Gait, Exercise tolerance |
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Triage classes/ categories during mass casualty events |
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I - Emergent - highest priority; life threatening injuring with high possibility of survival when stabilized II - Urgent - major injurys, not yet life threatening; can wait 45-60 for treatment III - Nonurgent - minor injuries, do not need immediate attention IV - Expectant - not expected to live and will be allowed to die naturally; provide comfort not restorative care |
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routine starting at age 20 dental - every 6 months BP - 2 years starting at 20 BMI - each routine Cholesterol - every 5 starting at 20 Glucose - every 3 starting at 45 Colorectal - FOBT starting at 50, colonoscopy every 10 Pap - every 2y from 20-30 then 1-3years Breast - every 3y @ age 20; yearly @ 40 Mammogram - @ 40 then yearly Testicular - 20, yearly Prostate/digital rectum - males above 50 |
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Cardiovascular disease: CAD, hypertension, stroke Mobility: arthritis, osteoporosis, falls Mental health: depression, dementia, suicide
DM, Cancers, Incontinence, Abuse/neglect, cataracts, alcoholism, pain |
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Alternative medical philosophy (acupuncture, homeopathy, Chinese meds) Biological and botanical therapies (naturopathic therapy, diets, vitamins, minerals, herbal) Body manipulation (massage, touch, chiropractic therapy) Mind-body therapies (biofeedback, art therapy, meditation, yoga, psychotherapy) Energy therapies (Reiki, therapeutic touch) |
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Specialized license versus nursing CAM therapy intervention |
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SL: acupuncture/pressure, homeopathic medicine, naturopathic medicine, chiropractic medicine, massage therapy, biofeedback, therapeutic touch
Nursing: guided imagery/visualization therapy, healing intention, breath work, humor, mediation, simple touch, music therapy, therapeutic communication |
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Specialized License CAM Interventions |
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Acupuncture/pressure – alters body function or produces analgesia Homeopathic medicine – healing remedies Naturopathic med – diet, exercise, environment and herbal promote natural healing Chiropractic med – treated by manipulation of the spine Massage therapy – relaxation/circulation improved stretching/loosening muscles Biofeedback - increase awareness of body responses to minimize extremes Therapeutic touch – hands to help bring clients energy fields into balance |
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Nursing CAM interventions |
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Guided imagery/visualization therapy – healing/relaxation by focusing on images Healing intention – healing through caring, compassion and empathy in prayer Breath work – breathing patterns to reduce stress and increase relaxation Humor – reduce tension and improve mood – coping mechanism Meditation – calm mind and body Simple touch – communicates presence, appreciation and acceptance Music therapy – relaxation with distraction from pain; concentration Therapeutic communication – verbalize/become aware of emotions and fairs |
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Systolic BP versus Diastolic BP |
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Systole – contraction Diastole – relaxation Systolic BP – occurs during ventricular systole of the heart, when ventricles force blood into the aorta and represents the maximum amount of pressure exerted on the arteries Diastole BP – occurs during ventricular diastole of the heart, when the ventricles relax and exert minimal pressure against arterial walls, and represents the minimum amount of pressure exerted on arteries |
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balance between heat lost and heat produced: Results from basal metabolic rate, muscle activity, thyroxine output, sympathetic stimulation, dehydration, injury/illness (fever response) Oral: 4+ in sublingual pocket 36-38; no trauma to face, do not use if bite Rectal: .5d less than oral; not with bleeding precautions/stool, second measure if above 37.2 Axillary: clean/dry with arm over/held down; use under 3m Tympanic: pull ear up and back(a)/down and back(c); outer ear canal Temporal: wipe lens with alc; scan/hold against flat forehead moving gently over to temporal artery, touching skin behind ear; release and read
Fever not harmful unless past 39 |
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abnormally elevated temperature
Obtain specimen for WBC/ESR/electrolytes Antibiotics from culture Fluids/rest Antipyretics (tylenol/motrin/aspirin-not children) Prevent shivering; head covered Oral hygiene |
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temp below 35
Heated humidified O2 Warming blanket Warmed fluids Cardiac monitoring with emergency resuscitation on standby |
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rate/rhythm of heart 0-4/absent to bounding scale; 2 is normal
Apical may be faster in pulse deficit then radial and only appear during dysrhythmia - use for irregularities, before cardiac meds, rapid rates and infants(normal is 120-160 bpm) |
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Conduction: heat from body to surface (submerged in cold water); convection: heat by air currents; evaporation: heat through water vapor (sweat/diaphoresis); radiation: one object to another without contact (heat loss to cold room) |
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Tachycardia/Bradycardia measuring |
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Tachycardia Assess/monitor: for other s/s: pain, anxiety, restlessness. Fatigue, low BP, low o2 sats, for potential side/adverse effects of medications
Bradycardia Assess/monitor: s/s: hypotension, chest pain, syncope, diaphoresis, dyspnea, altered mental status |
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Age - decreases with age (infants 30-60; school-aged 20-40; 12-20) Pain - increases before stabilizing; decreases depth Brainstem injury - decreases rate and rhythm impaired 02 (95-100% norm, below 85% abnorm) Check RR in semi-fowlers |
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Determined by CO: BP = CO x SVR (systemic vascular resistance d/c)
Normal 120/80 Prehypertension: S 120-139 D 80-99 Stage 1 hypertension: S 140-159 D 90-99 Stage 2 hypertension: greater than 160/100 based off highest reading; difference = pulse pressure
infants-low; children/fat-higher; adults increase w age; OA-increase systolic due to d.elasticity; higher in AA; lowest in early morn |
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Rest 5m before; no caffeine/smoking 30m before Not on side with IV/mastectomy or shunt Use arm with higher vascular reading Sit, feet flat, arm at heart level Inflate to 30mmHg above palpated systolic and release at 2/3mmHg per sec Measure standing after initial; 2m apart |
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Factors: renal or thyroid disease, meds, constriction of BV, increased fluid
Potassium, Calcium and Magnesium can help lower BP Restrict sodium, carb, and saturated fat intake |
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can lead to stress disorders or depression
Language, communication, culturally inappropriate tests and tools that lead to misdiagnosis, and ethnic variations in drug metabolism related to genetics Nurses should always accommodate cultural beliefs and values except in direct conflict w essential health practices |
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Factors within the culture that may be held differently
based on: age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, income, education level, religious views, life experiences |
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Connectedness with a higher power, achieve balance in life, maintain health, to seek health care, and to deal with illness and injury as well as give hope(anticipation/optimism; provides comfort), faith(religion or culture) and transcendence |
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examination includes looking at the structure and function of the system; examining each joint and muscle, the surrounding tissues and comparing symmetric parts
Inspection and palpation: height, posture, spine/back, ROM, muscle symmetry and strength |
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examination can evaluate the major indicators of neurological function and assist with recognizing dysfunction; integrated with other assessments
Level of consciousness and general state of health (motor function and mental status for cerebral function, cranial nerve assessment, sensory function and reflexes) |
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Alert - responsive, fully responds Lethargy - open eyes and respond but is drowsy and falls asleep repeatedly Obtundation - needs to be lightly shaken Stupor - painful stimuli to achieve brief response, sometimes not verbally Coma - 3 on Glasgow Coma scale, no response, abnormal posturing |
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Orientation of time and place Attention and calculation of counting backwards by 7 Registration and recalling of objects Language, inculding naming of objects, following of commands and ability to write |
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Collect stool specimen for serial fecal occult test (guaiac)
Fiber requirement 25-30 Foods high: whole grains, fruits, veggies |
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dilated BV in rectal wall from straining, can be caused by heart failure, liver disease and pregnancy
itchy, painful, bloody
moist wipes to cleanse; moisture creams/ointments may help |
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Full bladder control 4-5 years, prostate enlargement after 40 years, Older: fewer nephrons, loss of blader muscle tone, inefficient emptying, nocturia; childbirth – kegel exercises; pregnancy increases circulatory volumve/renal workload up to 50%, relaxin – relaxation of sphincter, sodium leads to decrease, spinal cord injury, suppression of the urge whith pain, alterations in glomerular filtration rate from anesthesia/opiod analgesics causes decrease, meds |
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If found with an evisceration: |
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You will see protrusion of organ from wound caused by seosanguineous fluid.
Call for help Stay with the client Position supine Cover with sterile towels/sterile saline dressings Observe for shock |
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- Inflammatory – 3 days – control bleeding with clot formation; deliver O2, WBC, nutrients - Proliferative: 3-24 days: replace lost tissue with connective/granulated; contract wound edges; resurface new epithelial cells - Maturation/Remodeling: strengthening collagen scar/restoration of normal appearance; one year plus depending on extent |
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oGR above 100mL: withhold, notify, semi-Fowler, recheck in 1 hour oDiarrhea 3+ in 1 day: notify, dietitian, skin care oNausea/vomiting: withhold, turn to side, notify, check patency, aspirate residual; auscultate oAspiration: withhold; notify; x-ray; o2 as indicated; turn to side; suction; temp; auscultate oSkin irritation: skin barrier; monitor placement |
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- Excoriation of nares and stomach: apply lubricant as needed; asses color of drainage. REPORT DARK/COFFEE-GROUND OR BLOOD STREAKED DRAINAGE immediately - Discomfort: rinse mouth with water for dryness; throat lozenges; oral hygiene frequently - Occlusion of NG leading to distention: irrigate per facility protocol to unclog; tap water with enteral feedings; change position in case the tube is against the stomach wall |
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Documentations when discontinuing an NG tube |
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tubing removal/condition of the tube, volume and description of the drainage, abdominal assessment including inspection, auscultation, palpation and percussion; last and next bowel movement and urine output |
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Accidental Decannulization |
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Emergency in first three days
Ventilate with manual resusitation bag call for help immediately hyperextend the neck with obturator inserted into treacheostomy tube Quickly and gently replace tube and remove obturator Secure tape, assess placement with bilateral auscultation
If fail: o2 through stoma. If fail: cover stoma and o2 through mouth/nose |
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Trauma client – 16 gauge – rapid fluid volume Surgical client - 18 gauge – rapid blood Other – 22-24 gauge – children/adults theater |
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Never give in bolus if it can cause serious adverse reactions; IV pump; potassium chloride Never administer IV meds through tubing that is infusing blood, blood products or nutritional solutions Fragile veins, anticoagulants, elderly: no tourniquets, use BP cuff, do not slap extremity Edema: Digital pressure with alcohol pad over selected vein to displace it Fluids should not hang more than 24 hours |
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Needle sizes, gauge and degree entering |
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Intradermal: tuberculin/allerfy/canver immunotherapy: 3/8 to 5/8 inch 26-27, .01 to .1mL; 10-15degrees Subcutaneous(pinch an inch)[heparin/insulin]: max 1.5mL; 5/8 to 1/2 inch 25-27n, 45-90 d Insulin – 25,26,27 Intramuscular: 1 to 1 1/2 inch, 18 to 27n, 22-25 gauge; 1-3ml injected Z-track: Type of IM injection that prevents medication from leaking into subq; stains |
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Preventing error in the nursing process |
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A: Obtain necessary preadministration data (HR/BP) Question prescriptions that seem unclear or inappropriate or not gradual! P: Set priorities, identify client outcome I: No distractions during med prep. Double check labels, measurements, amount, 6 rights Educate client then omit/delay if client questions size or appearance or as indicated by their condition Discarding controlled substance must be witnessed E: Evaluate response, document, and report Recognize side/adverse effects – document and report Errors – report (not part of permanent record) |
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Six Rights to safe administration |
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1. Right Client verify identification each time, check allergies by bracelet, asking and med administration record – Jco requires two identifiers (person-specific) 2. Right Medication check label 3 times 3. Right Dose calculate and check drug reference to ensure its within usual range 4. Right Time on time to maintain consistent therapeutic blood level 5. Right Route 6. Right Documentation immediately record pertinent info, including response to med |
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Medication Reconciliation |
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JCo requires this. Nurse should compile list of current medications ensureing all are included, with correct dosages and frequency. Compare list with new medication prescriptions and reconcile to resolve any discrepancies. This list becomes current for administration. This should be done: on admission, when transferring between units/facilities and at discharge. |
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Components: client name, date and time, name of med, dosage, route, frequency, signature |
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routine/standard(regular schedule), single/one time(certain time or as soon as possible), stat(once, immediately), PRN(per needed with clinical judgement; prescription says what doage, what frequency and under what conditions), standing(for specific circumstances/units) |
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Nurses legal responsibility to med administration |
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- Preparing, administering and evaluating client responses to meds - Maintaining up to date knowledge including: uses, mechanisms of action, routes of administration, safe dosage range, side effects, adverse responses, precautions and contraindication - Determining accuracy of med orders |
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just some parental facts/locations |
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Parenteral – vastus lateralis site < 2 years of age, >2 can use ventral gluteal up to 2mL or deltoid up to 1mL Tuberculin syringe for solution colunes < 0.5 mL |
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o Call by name and identify yourself o Maintain eye contact at eye level o One question/one direction at a time said briefly and slowly with time for response o Avoid lengthy conversations o Adequate sleep and pain management |
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Aphasia defecit (speech/language) clients |
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o Greet client and call them by name o Speak clearly, slowly and short without shouting o Pause between statements to allow understanding o Check for comprehension o Minimize background noise o Ask questions that requires simple answers and allow for time o Match verbal with nonverbal o Picture charts or other speech therapist measures (writing) may improve communication o Acknowledge and frustration expressed |
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o Call by name before approaching and introduce yourself, staying within visual field o Give specific information on location of items in area of building or food on tray leaving o Explain interventions before touching o Inform client of your departure o Appraise clothing and suggest changes if soiled or torn o Made a radio, television, compact disc, or digital audio file player available for use |
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o Sit and face client without covering mouth while speaking o Hearing devices o Speak slowly and clearly without shouting, try lowering pitch o Brief sentence/simple words, write down if not understood o Sign language interpreter if necessary |
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- Prepare a sterile syringe - Clamp catheter between injection port/extension tubing - Cleanse injection port with antiseptic swab/wipe - Insert needle of syringe with irrigant into injection port - Inject slowly - Withdraw and remove clamp; allowing irrigant to drain into drainage bag |
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8-10 for children 14-16 for women 16-18 for men |
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Urinary elimination diagnostic tests |
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Bedside sonography/bladder scan – ultrasound scanner noninvasively measures bladder volume after voiding KUB – kidneys/ureters/bladder – xray to determine size, shape, and position of kidneys IVP – contrast to ciew ducts, renal pelvis, uterters, bladder and urethra, Iodine is used – check for a shellfish allergy Renal scan – renal blood flow and anatomy of kidneys without contrast Renal Ultrasound – view of gross renal structures Cystoscopy – endoscope to visualize bladder/urethra Urodynamic testing – tests bladder muscle function by filling with Co2 ot .9% sodium chloride and comparing pressure readings with clients reported sensations |
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Pyridium – orange Amitriptyline – green/blue Levodopa (dopar) – brown/black Chemotherapy – toxic for kidneys |
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Causes: GI loss, diaphoresis, renal loss, third spacing, hemorrhage, altered intake
Vitals: hyperthermia, tachycardiam thready pulse, hypotension, orthostatic hypotension, decreased central venous pressure, tachypnea, hypoxia
dizzy, syncope, confused, weak, tired decreased production of urine, flattened neck veins |
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assess respiratory status SOB, dyspnea Check urinalysis, O2 sat, CBC and electrolytes Measure client weight daily at same time, same scale Vitals LOC heart rhythem IV Shock position (back with legs elevated) Fluid replacement I&O-alert under 30 hour assess gait |
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assess respiratory status SOB, dyspnea Check urinalysis, O2 sat, CBC and electrolytes Measure client weight daily at same time, same scale Vitals LOC heart rhythem IV Shock position (back with legs elevated) Fluid replacement I&O-alert under 30 hour assess gait |
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Tylenol max of 4 g/day Fiber: 25-30 Blood glucose: 70-250 Potassium: 3.5-5 Serum Sodium: 136-145 Calcium 9-10.5 Mg: 1.3-2.1 |
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Pressure Ulcer Risk Lab Values |
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Norton below 14 Braden Below 18 Serum below 3.5 |
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1 mg = 1000mcg 1g = 1000mg 1kg = 1000g 1oz = 30mL 1L = 1000mL 1tsp = 5mL 1tbsp = 15mL 1tbsp = 3tsp 1kg = 2.2lb 1gr = 60mg |
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what you have of the quantity
Have/Quantity = Desire/X
desired*quantity/have = amount to be given
by weight: Amount prescribed*kgweight (mg*kg) = TDD TDD/# of doses per day = amount per dose ^use this as desired |
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Manual and Electronic pump math |
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Electronic: mL/hr Volume(mL)/Time(hr) = IV flow rate Volume(mL)/Time(min) = XmL/60min
Manual: Volume to be infused/Time(min)*drop factor drop factor*Volume(mL)/Time(hr)*(1hr/60m) |
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