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fund test
ch.20
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Undergraduate 1
02/04/2009

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who can irrigate eyes
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only the nurse
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the temp for a eye compress can not excess
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120 degrees
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to protect the naso-lacrimal ducts from contaminants the irrigation flow is from
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the outer canthus
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symptoms of hearing impaction involves
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hearing loss, crackling, ringing in the ears and ear pain
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symptoms of hearing impaction involves
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hearing loss, crackling, ringing in the ears and ear pain
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epithelial cells can be damaged due if
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prolonged heat is applied
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aquathermia is used for
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to treat muscle sprains and areas of mild inflammation or edema
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aquathermia consists of
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a waterproof plastic or rubber pad connected by two hoses to an electrical unit that has a heating element and a motor
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what gauge needle is used to administer blood
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18 gauage
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with circulartory overload during IV therapy you need to
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slows the infusion and contact the charge nures
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signs of cirulatory overload are
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cause BP to go up and lung sounds are crackling
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when and IV site is edamatous this could show
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infiltration, stop the IV and restart in a different location
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signs of phlebitits
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edema, warmth, and redness of an IV site
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pts with COPD should not have oxygen higher than
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2 L/min
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what is the best fluid to liqiefy bronchial secretions
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water
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with a tracheostomy tube the cuff is inflated to prevent what
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respiration when eating or being cleaned
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check for urinary retention after a foley catheter has been
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discontinued
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routine foley catheter care should be done
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every shift and should be cleaned with soap and water the first 2in of the catheter
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when suctioning a tracheostomy always insert catheter how
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without suction to not cause injury to the pt or cause respiratory problems, intermitted suctioning can then be done properly
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how far should a foley catheter be inserted for a male and women
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6-7in for male 2-3in for the female
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should the pt feel discomfort as you inflate the ballon
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no if so deflate the balloon and reposition the catheter
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keep I&O every
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4hrs
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monitor the IV solution drip rate at what
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the ordered infusion rate, infuse rx solution, maintain patency of the IV catheter, monitor site every 1-2hrs, assess IV line
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cold applications are contraindicated if the site of injury is
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edematous or the pt has impaired cirulation or is shivering
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warm applications are contraindicated when the pt has
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an acute localized inflammation, cardiovascular problems or active bleeding
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to measure for an NG tube you should measure from
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the tip of your nose to the earlobe to the ziphoid process
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a colostomy is
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in the large intestine
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an ileostomy is
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higher in the GI tract and will discharge semi-liquid stool
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