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| A patient older that _______ years is at a higher risk for respiratory depression with IV PCA. |
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| The _______ infusion with IV PCA is a risk factor for respiratory depression. |
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| What physical conditions put one at a higher risk for respiratory depression with IV PCA? |
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| Renal, Hepatic, Pulmonary, Cardiac, Impairments, Sleep Apnea, Obesity, Abdominal or Thoracic Surgeries |
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| What medication complications put one at a higher risk for respiratory depression with IV PCA? |
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CNS Depressants
IV PCA Bolus > 1 mg without basal (continuous) infusion |
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| Before placing a patient on a PCA what does the nurse assess? |
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Definition
Vital Signs
Cognitive Status
Pain Level |
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| When setting up a PCA what three things must a nurse remember to do? |
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Give initial loading dose
Lock out interval between each dose
Lockout the one hour or four hour lockout dose limit. |
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| Before administering initial dose, or when changing the rate, what must a nurse first do? |
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Get varification from a second nurse that the pump is set correctly.
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| What is the recommended dose interval? |
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| 6 to 8 minutes and a 1 hour lockout |
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| Where should the patient dosing control button be placed? |
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| Within reach of the patient |
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| What monitoring should a nurse do while a patient is on a PCA? |
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Pulse Oximetry
Sedation Scale
Pain |
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