Airborne precautions memory trick
MTV
measles
TB
Varcilla
contact precautions memory trick
MRS. WEE
MRSA
Respiratory infection
skin infection
wound infection
enteric infection (c diff)
eye infection (conjuntivitis)
Also hep A
Can a nurse with localized herpes zoster care for patients?
only if they are covered and the patients are NOT immunocompromised
droplet memory tricket
SPIDERMAN
sepsis
scarlet fever
streptococcal pharyngitis
parovirus b19
pneumonia (pneumonic plague)
pertussis
influenza
diptheria
epiglottisis
rubella
RSV
mumps
meningococcal (infectious meningitis)
mycoplasma
adenovirus
periorbital edema can indicate what infection
glomerulonephritis
impetigo can be caused by
staph and strep
PPE donning
gown, mask, goggles, gloves
PPE doffing
gloves, goggles, gown, mask
position for ventilator
HOB 30-45
VVAA means what
elevate veins
dangle arteries
for better perfusion
1 oz to ml
1 cup to oz
30 mL
8 oz
converting C to F
C + 40 times (9/5) - 40
position for asthma
orthopneic (sitting up bent forward supported by arms)
AIR embolism position
left side lower bed
PE position
elevate HOB
Tube Feeding w/ DECREASED LOC: Care
Care Includes: Position pt on right side (this promotes emptying of the
stomach) with the HOB elevated (to prevent aspiration)
position after lumbar puncture
flat (supine)
max thoracentesis CCs
1000ml
post myringotomy
position on the side of affected ear after surgery (allows drainage of
secretion).
Post Cataract Surgery
- Patient will sleep on UNAFFECTED side with a night shield for 1-4 weeks
a patients vision is blurry for 24 hours after cataract surgery is this normal
yes
(but pain after pain meds is not)
Position InFant w/SPINA BIFIDA
position prone (on abdomen) so that sac does not rupture
should the foot be elevated with bucks traction
yes better counter traction
what to prevent after total hip replacement
adduction or internal rotation
position after hip replacement
unaffected side HOB BELOW 45 degrees to prevent hip flexion
position for pancreatitis
fetal position
how to prevent dumping syndrome
low carbs low fluids low fiber HIGH FAT and PROTEIN
eat in reclined position,
lie down after meals
position after Above knee amputation
prone
(only elevate knee 24 hours)
detatched retina positon
dependent (head downward, unnafected side lying)
S/S pounding headache, profuse sweating, nasal congestion, chills,
bradycardia, hypertension, goose flesh means what and what interventions
should I do
autonomic dysreflexia
sitting or high fowlers FIRST
check kinks in bed sheets and catheter
what to do first when peritoneal dialysis outflow is inadequate
turn patient to side (then check for kinks in tubing)
what to have patient do before a paracentesis
void
position post appendectomy
position on right side with legs flexed
position for GERD
HOB elevated on left side
teaching for liver biopsy
administer vit k night before
NPO after 12 night before
which pain med is contraindicated with pancreatitis
morphine
What type of insulin can be given IV?
only regular insulin
when a patient with diabetes becomes ill what happens to BS
it becomes higher
should you withhold insulin if a patient is sick
no
what is the fix for lipoathrophy
alternate injection sites
regular insulin peak
2-3 hrs
NPH, humulin, novolin peak
4-12 hours
insulin lispro peak
0.5-1.5 hr
insulin aspart peak
1-3 hours
insulin glargine peak
does not peak
which insulin is cloudy
NPH
mixed insulin draw
cloudy
clear
clear
cloudy
effect alc has on BS
decreases it
if a patient has ketones present can they workout
no
which electrolyte to observe for HHS
HOT AND DRY SUGAR
HIGH
cold and clammy need some
candy (sugar)
a patient suddenly cannot brush hair what condition can it be
MG
test for MG
Tensilon test (improvement in muscle weakenss)
teaching for giving mannitol
always use a filter needle
myexedema coma is hyper or hypo thyroid
hypo
in hyperthyroid how is TSH effected
it is decreased
exophthalmos is seen in
graves disease
anti thyroid medications
Propylthiouracil (PTU)
thyroidectomy can lead to what electrolyte imbalance
hypothyroidism
is a increase in temperature concerning after partial thyroidectomy
YES report to md immediately
hypoparathyroidsm causes
hypocalcemia
3 important things increased with dehydration
sodium
BUN
HCT
type of fluid given for DI
d5w
1kg is equal to how much fluid
1L
children with a history of cleft lip palate should be checked for
hearing loss
Hypertonic fluids include
10% dextrose in water, 5% dextrose in 0.9% saline, 5% dextrose in 0.45%
saline, and 5% dextrose in lactated Ringer's solution
in the first 24 hours after birth what is the time for saturation of a peri pad
that is harmful
1 per hour or more
what type of platelet agreggation after surgery or with acute illness, venous
thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism.
increased
von Willebrand's disease is a
hereditary bleeding disorder
Phytonadione is needed for
adequate blood clotting
Signs of digoxin toxicity
green/yellow vision, bradycardia, nausea
Can HIV positive mothers breatfeed
no
If TPN is abruptly stopped what should be given
10-20% dextrose in water
