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| I the patient is using a four point gait with crutches, what is their weight bearing status on each foot? |
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| Must be at least partially weight bearing on both sides |
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| The patient is coughing and sneezing up green thick secretions. Her TB test was negative but we are awaiting bacterial cultures. She uses a tissue to cover her mouth most of the time what kind of isolation precautions should the patient have on. |
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| Droplet with regular mask when working within 3 feet of patient |
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| Name 4 pieces of equipment that every post-op patient needs. |
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| Oxygen, SCDs, Pulse Oximeter, IV |
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| What is a good reason to use upper side rails on a patient's bed? |
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| To help the patient feel safe or to assist with mobility. |
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| In normal wound healing, what is the first response of the body? |
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| A nurse is using system theory. Which of the following would not be inputs for a respiratory patient? |
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| Nursing diagnosis--is not an imput it is something we do with imputs |
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| A patient gets and infection from an animal bite what type of infection is this. |
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| What are 3 signs of local infection? |
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| Inflamation, heat, redness, pain, etc... |
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| List 3 categories assessed within the Braden Scale |
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| Friction/shear, moisture, sensory perception and more |
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| Name 2 things the nurse can do to prevent hand contractures |
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| ROM, Splints, towel in hand |
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| What happens during a time out? |
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| Everybody stops to verify |
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| A new patient has the following diagnoses. which one is your priority |
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