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Nursing Role as educator/blood product
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Nursing
Undergraduate 2
01/20/2012

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Term
core adult learning process
(androagogy in practice)
Definition
1.learners need to know
2. self-concept of the learning
3.prior experience of learning
4.readiness to learn
5.orientation
6.motivation
Term
Adult learning Theorist
Definition
Knowls-key example need to know. Example-5th grader may not know why she needs to learn something.
Rogers
Maslow
Gagne
Bloom
Term
prioritize
Definition
ABC-CBA
very old and very young are most suseptable
IN children hypothalamus underdeveloped, kidney underdeveloped, and fluid regulation can be an issue
Term
Guidlines for Listening
Definition
1. show acceptance
2.PAY ATTENTION to questions
3.Be aware of yourself
4.relate back what the patient is telling you.
5.Ask for clairification
Term
Domains of learning
Definition
cognitive
psycomotor
affective
Term
Factors affecting learing
Definition
distractions
willingness
environment (nightengale)
feedback
motivation
readiness
anxiety
cultural differences
Term
Nursing Process
Definition
assessment
diagnosis
planning
implementation
evaluation
Term
4 types of central venous access devices..
Definition
non-tunneled (percutaneeous) cath
peripherally inserted central cath (PICC)
tunneled catheters
implanted ports
Term
non-tunneled central cath
Definition
short term <6 weeks
subclavian vein most common
jugular is used as a last resort (emergency)should only be used for 1 or 2 days.
single, double, triple luman caths are available
Term
PICC line
Definition
Intermediate use (several days to a month)
Done by bedside by special nurse/ physican
Don't take BP on this arm
Basalic or Cephalic vein is accessed above antecubital space and threaded into superior vena cava
peripherally inserted central cath
Term
tunneled central line
Definition
long term
less risk of infection
threaded under skin to reduce infection, to subclavian vein and advanced into superior vena cava
Term
Implanted Ports
Definition
used for long time use
end of cath is placed in subcutaneous pocket, usually on the chest.
assess with a hubber needle
Term
Insertion of central line
Definition
-position in supine, Trendelenburg position
-head turned away from the site of the venipuncture. Instruct patient to remain motionless
-maintain sterile field
be confirmed by x-ray prior to using the catheter for any reason
-flush regularly with a diluted heparin or normal saline solution (per agency policy) to ensure patency
-Never use force to flush the catheter
Term
Where are Blood Transfusions Performed?
Definition
Acute Care Settings
Free-standing Infusion Centers
Ambulatory Care Clinics
Physician’s Offices
Patient Homes
Term
Pretransfusion Assessment
Definition
Patient History
Physical Assessment
important to get baseline
Term
Where are blood transusions preformed?
Definition
Acute care Settings
Free standing infusion centers
ambulartory care clinics
pysicians offices
patient homes
Term
Pretransfusion physical assessment
Definition
written consent
baseline vitals
pain
jvd, edema, circulatory overload
lung sounds
level of conscience
Make sure to have the right size cath 20 (pink) 18 (green)
-tubing can be used twice in one transfusion
should take no longer than 4 hours due to clotts and/or bacteria
Term
Blood transusion and patient teaching
Definition
fever
chills
respiratory distress
lower back pain
nausea
pain at the IV site
ANYTHING UNUSAUL
Term
complications of blood transfusion therapy
Definition
blood is carefully screened but in not completely risk free
Term
Febrile Nonhemolytic Reaction
Definition
most common type of raction
casued by antibodies to donor leukocytes that remain in the unit of blood.
signs of symptoms
chills
fever
muscle stiffness
not life threatening but can be scary for patient
Term
Acute Hemolytic Reaction
Definition
Most dangerous, potentioanly life threatening.
-blood is incompatible
-distruction of RBC
-Could be mislabeled
must be double and triple checked
SYMPTOMS-chest tightness, dyspsnea, anxiety
Term
Acute Hemolytic Reaction
Definition
If reaction is noticed DISCONTINUE immediately.
Reaction is preventable
2 RN's should double check
Term
Allergic Reactions
Definition
hives, intching and flushing.
ususally treated witih benadryl.
oppisite site of IV
Term
Circulatory Overload
Definition
Too much blood
patients at a higher risk when heart failure
diuretic can be given after transfusion
make sure O2 is by bedside
Term
Signs of Circulatory overload
Definition
Dypsnea
orthopnea
tachycardia
sudden anxiety
JVD
crackles
hypertention
pulmonary edema
Term
If circulatory overload is suspected..
Definition
DISCONTINUE
or if overload is mild transfusion many continue at a slower rate
pt upright position
maintain IV access
O2 and Morphine may be needed to treat severe dypsnea
Term
Bacterial Contamination
Definition
low incidence
greatest risk when platelets are stored at room temperature
transfusion should not take longer than 4 hours
signs may take several hours to appear
Mortality rate is high
treated witih broad spectrum antibiotics to prevent shock
Term
Possible transmitted diseases may include...
Definition
hep B, C
AIDS
Graft vs. Host Disease
Creutzfeldt-jacob Disease
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