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the temp for a eye compress can not excess |
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to protect the naso-lacrimal ducts from contaminants the irrigation flow is from |
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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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to treat muscle sprains and areas of mild inflammation or edema |
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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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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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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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what is the best fluid to liqiefy bronchial secretions |
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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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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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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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higher in the GI tract and will discharge semi-liquid stool |
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