ATI PN Comprehensive Predictor Review

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BUN levels
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10-20
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WBC levels
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5,000-10,000
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Serum creatinine levels
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males 0.6-1.2; females 0.5-1.1
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Therapeutic digoxin levels
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0.8-2.0
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HbA1c levels
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4%-6%
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Fasting glucose levels
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70-105
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HDL levels
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males 35-65; females 35-85
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Total serum cholesterol levels
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less than 200
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LDL levels
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less than 130
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ABG values [pH, PCO2, HCO3]
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pH 7.35-7.45 PCO2 35-45 HCO3 21-28
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Phosphorus levels
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3-4.5
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Platelet levels
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150,000-400,000
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aPTT levels; therapeutic level?
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30-40 seconds; therapeutic is 1.5 to 2 times the normal
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INR levels
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0.7-1.8
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Therapeutic level for INR with anticoagulant therapy
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2-3
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PT levels; therapeutic level?
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11-12.5 seconds; therapeutic is 1.5 to 2 times the normal
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Chloride levels
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98-106
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Calcium levels
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9-10.5
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Diseases that require airborne precautions
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measles, TB, herpes zoster and varicella
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Heparin antidote
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protamine sulfate
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Coumadin antidote
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vitamin k
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Digoxin antidote
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digibind
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Alcohol withdrawal antidote
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librium (chlordiazepoxide)
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Potassium levels
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3.5-5
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Sodium levels
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136-145
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Magnesium sulfate antidote
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calcium gluconate
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Magnesium levels
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1.3-2.1
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Diseases for droplet precautions [SPIDERMAN]
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S - scarlet fever; sepsis P - pneumonia; pertussis I - influenza D - diphtheria E - epiglottitis R - rubella M - mumps; meningitis AN - adenovirus
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Risk factors of metabolic alkalosis
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ingestion of antacids; GI suction; hypokalemia; blood transfusion; prolonged vomiting; total parenteral nutrition
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A cause of metabolic acidosis
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diarrhea [acidosis - from the ass]; fever; hypoxia; starvation; seizure; kidney failure; diabetic ketoacidosis; dehydration
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Hemoglobin levels
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males 14-18; females 12-16
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Hematocrit levels
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males 42%-52%; females 37%-47%
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ESR levels
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less than 20
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Glucose levels [urinalysis]
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less than 0.5g/day
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Specific gravity [urinalysis]
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1.005-1.025
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Therapeutic lithium levels
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0.4-1.4
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1mg = _mcg
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1,000
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1g = _mg
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1,000
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1kg = _g
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1,000
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1kg = _lb
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2.2
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30mL = _oz
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1
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1L = _mL
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1,000
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5mL = _tsp
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1
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15mL = _tbsp
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1
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1tbsp = _tsp
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3
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Common suffix for ACE inhibitors
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-pril
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Common suffix for anesthetics
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-caine
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Common suffix for beta blockers
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-olol
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Common suffix for bronchodilators
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-phylline
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Common suffix for anticoagulants
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-arin
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Common suffix for calcium channel blockers
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-dipine
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Common suffix for benzodiazephines
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-pam; -lam
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Common suffix for PPIs
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-prazole
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Common suffix for SSRIs
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-pram; -ine
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Common suffix for antibiotic
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-floxacin; -mycin
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Common suffix for thrombolytics
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-ase
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Common side effect with ACE inhibitors
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persistent, non-productive cough; angioedema
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Position of cane walking
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cane opposite affected leg [COAL]
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Don't give Metformin when ...
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someone is having procedures with contrast dye; can cause acute renal failures
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Diseases for contact precautions [Mrs. Wee]
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M - multidrug resistant organism R - respiratory infections S - skin infections W -wound infections E - c.diff E - eye infection; conjuctivitis
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Do not delegate to AP
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assessment, teaching, medication, evaluation, and unstable patients
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Immediate treatment for MI [MONA]
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M - morphine O - oxygen N - nitroglycerin A - aspirin
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Bleeding precautions [RANDI]
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R - razor (electric) A - aspirin (NO!) N - needles (small gauge) D - decrease needle sticks I - injury (protect from)
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Stomach pain in upper right quadret
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gallstones, stomach ulcers, pancreatitis
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Stomach pain in upper left quadret
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stomach ulcer, duodenal ulcer, biliary colic, pancreatitis
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Stomach pain in lower right quadret
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appendicitis, constipation, pelvic pain, groin pain (inguinal hernia)
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Stomach pain in lower left quadret
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diverticular disease, pelvic pain, groin pain
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Stomach pain in upper middle quadret
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stomach ulcer, heartburn/indigestion, pancreatitis gallstones, epigastric hernia
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Lab values for renal failure
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low magnesium and high creatine
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-tomy
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the surgeon cut something
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-ectomy
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the surgeon cut something out
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-ostomy
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the surgeon made an opening
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-plasty
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the surgeon changes the shape of something
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-pexy
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the surgeon moved the organ to the right place
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-rraphy
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the surgen sewed something up
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-desis
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the surgeon made two things stick together
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Vaccinations contraindicated in pregnant women
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smallpox, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella
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Don't give what food with MAOIs
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tyramine (chocolate, alcohol, and fermented foods like cheese)
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NEVER give _ in IV push
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potassium
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Do not give _ at bedtime
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tetracycline; don't let them lie down b/c it might cause gastric reflux
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S/S of LSHF
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cyanosis, tachycardia, orthopnea, pulmonary congestion (cough, crackles, wheezes, blood-tinged sputum, tachypnea) restlessness, paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
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S/S of RSHF
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edema, weight gain, ascites, distended jugular veins, fatigue, anorexia
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Risk factors of respiratory acidosis
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respiratory depression; pneumothorax; airway obstruction; inadequate ventilation
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Risk factors of repiratory alkalosis
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hyperventilation; hypoxemia; altitude sickeness; asphyxiation; asthma; pneumonia
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Response for fire [RACE]
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R - rescue A - alarm C - contain E - extinguish
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How often to remove restraints and check on client
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every 2 hours
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Characteristics that increase risk for falls
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older age, cognitive/sensory impairment, impaired mobility, bowel and bladder dysfunction, side effects of medications, and history of falls
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Equipment at client's bedside for seizure precautions
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oxygen, oral airway, and suction equipment
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Description of semi-fowlers
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head of bed elevated at 30 degrees
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Description of fowlers
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head of bed elevated to 45 degrees
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Description of high-fowlers
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head of bed elevated to 90 degrees
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Description of supine
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lying on back, head, and shoulders
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Description of prone
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lying on abdomen, legs extended, and head turned to side
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Description of lithotomy
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lying on the back with hips and knees flexed at righ angles and feet in stirrups
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Description of sims
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lying on left side with most of the body weight borne by the anterior aspect of the ilium, humerus, and clavicle (client is unconscious or receiving enema)
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If patient isn't voiding, don't give ...
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potassium
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Manifestations of hypokalemia (low potassium)
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muscle weakness, cramping, nausea, vomiting, decreased bowel motility, dysrhythmias, irritability
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Manifestations of hyperkalemia (high potassium)
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peaked T waves, ventricular dysrhythmias, increased bowel motility
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Addison's disease need to add ...
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cortisol
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Newborn vital signs
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HR 100-160 R 40-60 BP 60-80 systolic; 40-50 diastolic
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APGAR categories
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HR, respiratory effort, muscle tone, reflex irritability, color
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Motor skills of 1 month old
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demonstrates head lag; strong palmar grasp reflux
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Motor skills of 2 month old
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lifts head off matress; holds hands
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Motor skills of 3month old
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raises head and shoulders off mattress; voluntary grasp present
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Motor skills of 4 month old
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rolls from back to side; places objects in mouth
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Motor skills of 5 month old
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rolls from front to back; strong palmar grasp
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Motor skills of 6 month old
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rolls from back to front; holds bottle
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Motor skills of 7 month old
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bears full weight on feet; moves objects from hand to hand
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Motor skills of 8 month old
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sits unsupported; begins using pincer grasp
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Motor skills of 9 month old
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pulls to a standing position; pincer grasp is more precises
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Motor skills of 10 month old
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changes from a prone to a sitting position; grasp rattle by its handle and picks up finger foods
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Motor skills of 11 month old
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walks while holding onto something; places objects into a container
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Motor skills of 12 month old
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sits down from a standing position without assistance; tries to build a two-block tower without success
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Prevention of SIDS
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place babies on their backs to sleep, breastfeeding may provide some protection, and use of a pacifier when sleeping
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Newborn's first BM
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dark green and viscous
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Contraction of hep A
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contaminated water or food
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Contraction of hep B
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blood or bodily fluids of an infected person
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Contraction of hep C
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exposure to tainted blood; can transfer from mother to child during birth; tattooing, body piercing, and cocaine snorting are associated
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Contraction of hep D
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produces when hep B is present; can be prevented with hep B vaccine
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Contraction of hep E
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contaminated water supplies or in travelers returning from abroad
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Type 2 diabetes and the flu
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drink sugar-free liquids to prevent dehydration
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Orthopnea position .... lung expansion
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increase
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Duration of precautions for varicella
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until lesions crust over
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S/S of meningitis
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fever, headache, irritability, altered LOC, nuchal rigidity, increased ICP
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Latex allergy manifestation
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rhinorrhea (thin, watery discharge from the nose)
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Foods to avoid when taking aldactone
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salt substitutes and foods with high levels of potassium
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Foods rich in vitamin A
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liver, egg yolk, whole milk, butter, green and yellow veggies
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Foods rich in vitamin D
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fish oils, fortified milk and margarine, sunlight
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Foods rich in vitamin K
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egg yolk, liver, cheese, green leafy veggies
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Foods rich in vitamin C
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citrus fruits, tomatoes, broccoli, cabbage
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Foods rich in vitamin B12
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lean meats, kidneys, liver
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Foods rich in thiamine
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lean meats, whole grain cereals, leguems
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Foods rich in riboflavin
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milk, organ meats, enriched grains, green leafy veggies
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Foods rich in niacin
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meat, beans, peas, peanuts, enriches grains
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Foods rich in folic acid
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leafy green veggies, eggs, liver
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Diet management for Diverticulosis
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high-fiber diet
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Diet management for Diverticulitis
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begin with clear liquids, then advance to low-fiber diet; low residue
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Positioning for hip arthroplasy
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keep abductor pillow in place while in bed; don't flex hip more than 90 degrees
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Positioning for knee arthroplasty
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maintain continue passive motion machine to promote joint mobility
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Nursing intervention for Addison's Disease
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monitor and treat hypoglycemia
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Nursing intervention for Cushing's Disease
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monitor and treat hyperglycemia
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Contributing factors to type 2 diabetes
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family history, obesity, race/ethnicity, hypertension, history of gestational diabetes, and sedentary lifestyle
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Position for spinal cord injuries
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high-fowlers
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Nursing interventions for radiation treatment
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monitor condition of skin; clients should wear soft, loose clothing, and avoid exposure to sun
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Foods rich in iron
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fish, organ meats, green leafy veggies, enriched breads/cereal/macaroni, whole grain products, dried fruit like raisins and apricots, and egg yolk
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Calculating delivery date
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subtract 3 months and add 7 days to the first day of the last menstraul period
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Five rights of delegation
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right person, task, circumstances, direction and communication, and supervision and evaluation
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Scope of practice for LPN
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meets the health needs of clients, care for client whose condition is considered to be stable and/or chronic with an expected outcome, performs reinforcement teaching, contributes to care plan (doesn't make them), administers IVPB medications, and monitors IV fluids
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autonomy
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the right to make one's own decision
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beneficence
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the obligation to do good for others
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fidelity
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the obligation to be faithful to an agreement and responsibility; to keep promises
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nonmaleficence
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the obligation not to harm others
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veracity
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the obligation to tell the truth
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Buddhism dietary restrictions
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vegetarian diet practiced by many; avoids alcohol
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Catholicism dietary restrictions
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some may abstain from eating meat on Ash Wednesday and on Fridays during Lent
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Christian science dietary restictions
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must abstain from alcohol
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Hinduism dietary restrictions
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vegetarian diet is encouraged; most abstain from beef and pork; right hand is used for eating and left hand for toileting and hygiene; several days a year are set aside for fasting
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Islam dietary restrictions
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food must be lawfaul; pork, alcohol, and some shellfish are prohibited; ramadan is a period of fasting during the ninth lunar month
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Judaism dietary restrictions
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food is required to be kosher; meat and dairy can't be on same plate; pork and shellfish prohibited; fasting required on yom kippur; lactose intolerance is common among Jews of European origin
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Maximum IM injection dose for small infants
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doesn't exceed 0.5mL
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Maximum IM injection dose for small children
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doesn't exceed 1mL
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Average time for IV peak levels
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30 minutes
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Average time for IM peak levels
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1 hour
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Average time for oral peak levels
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1-2 hours
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Digoxin toxicity s/s
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GI effects - anorexia, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain; CNS effects - fatigue, weakness, diplopia, blurred vision, yellow-green or white halos around objects
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Long term use of glucocorticoid medications can cause ...
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Cushing's disease
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Only type of insulin that's given IV
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regular insulin
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Onset of rapid-acting: Lispro (Humalog)
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less than 15 minutes
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Onset of short-acting: Regular (Humulin R)
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0.5-1 hour
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Onset of intermediate: NPH (Humulin N)
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1-2 hours
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Onset of long-acting: Insulin glargine (Lantus)
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1 hour
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Nursing interventions for fluid volume deficit
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monitor VS, skin turgor (for older adults, check skin over sternum or forehead), and lab data; maintain strict I&O; daily weights; initiate fall precautions
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Nursing interventions for fluid volume excess
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monitor respiratory rate, symmetry, and effort; monitor lung sounds, edema, ascites (excess fluid in the peritoneal cavity), and VS; maintain strict I&O; daily weights
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Risk factors for hypokalemia
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body fluid loss (vomiting, diarrhea); kidney disease; dietary deficiency; excessive diaphoresis; medications (corticosteroids, diuretics, absue of laxatives); alkalosis
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Risk factors for hyperkalemia
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kidney failure; adrenal insufficiency; acidosis; excessive potassium intake; medications (potassium-sparing diuretics and ace inhibitors)
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Risk factors for hyponatremia
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GI loss; adrenal insufficiency; water intoxation; excessive diaphoresis; medications (diuretics, anti-convulsants, SSRIs, lithium)
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Risk factors for hypernatremia
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water deficit; GI loss; hypertonic tube feedings; diabetes insipidus; burns; heatstroke
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Risk factors for hypocalcemia
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hypoparathyroidism; hypomagnesemia; kidney failure; vitamin d insufficiency; inadequate intake; disease process (celiac, lactose intolerance, chrohn's, alcohol use disorder)
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Risk for hypercalcemia
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hyperparathyroidism; malignant disease; prolonged immobilization; vitamin d excess; thiazide diuretics; lithium; digoxin toxicity; overuse of calcium supplements
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Diet for COPD
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high-calorie
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Manifestations of carbon dioxide toxicity
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alteration in LOC; tachypnea; increased BP; tachycardia with dysrhythmias
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Manifestations of PE
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dyspnea; tachypnea; chest pain; tachycardia; anxiety; diaphoresis; decreased SaO2; pleural effusion; crackles and cough
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Medical Asepsis (Clean Technique)
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perform hand hygiene frequently; use PPE as indicated; don't place items on the floor of client's room; don't shake linen; clean least soiled area first; place moist items in plastic bags; reinforce education with client and caregivers
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Surgical Asepsis (Sterile Technique)
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avoid coughing, sneezing, and talking directly over field; only dry sterile items touch the field (1 inch border is nonsterile); keep all objects above the waist; wash hands and don sterile gloves to perform procedure
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Nursing Interventions for Delirium
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establish client's baseline LOC by interviewing family; monitor VS and perform neuro chekcs; monitor for acute onset and fluctuating LOC; maintain comfort measures; monitor ability to function in the immediate environment; determine physiologic reason delirum is occuring
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Acceptable ways to ID patient
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patient's name, DOB, assigned ID number, telephone number, or other person-specific identifier
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Hot water heater setting for infant safety
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120.2F (49C) or lower
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Bath water temp for infants
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97.9F (36.6C) to 99F (37.2C)
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Where to test bath water
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inner wrist
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Time to feed newborns
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every 2-3 hours
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Stool during breastfeeding
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loose, pale, and/or yellow
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Number of wet and poopy diapers per day
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6-8 wet and 3-4 poopy
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Cord care
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keep cord dry; keep the top of the diaper folded underneath it; cord falls off around 10-14 days after birth; give sponge baths and avoid submerging newborn until cord falls off
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Circumcision education
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change diaper at least every 4 hours and clean with warm water; following clamp procedures, apply petroleum jelly each diaper changes fro at least 24 hours after to keep diaper from adhering to penis; apply diaper loosely; don't give tub bath; warm water should be trickled; avoid premoistened towelettes;
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Never put these in a newborn's crib
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pillows, large floppy toys, or loose plastic sheets; they can suffocate
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Preventing food poisoning
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hand hygiene; ensure meat and fish are cooked to the correct temp; check expiration dates; refrigerate perishable items
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Precautions for Vancomycin-Resistant Enteroccoccus (VRE)
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standard/contact precautions; hand hygiene and gloves; gown if in contact with contaminated materials
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Precautions for Staphylococcal Infection
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standard/contact precautions; gloves, PPE including gown/mask if in contact with site of infections
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Breastfeeding teaching
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alternate breasts; feed every 2-3 hours (8-12 times in 24 hrs); place baby on back after feeding; breast milk can be stored at room temp for 4-6 hrs, refrigereated in sterile bottles for use withing 8 days, or frozen in steril containters for 3-6 months; thaw milk in refrigerated, under running lukewarm water, or placed in container of lukewarm water (microwaving can destroy immune factors and can lead to hot spots that can burn newborn); discard used portions of breast milk; avoid alcohol and limit caffeine
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Non-stress test interventions (pregnancy)
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seat client in a reclining chair or place in semi-fowler's or left lateral position; monitor response of fetal HR to fetal movement
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Sodium recommendations
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1,500mg/day or less
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Albumin levels
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3.5-5
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Total bilirubin
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0.1-1
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Total protein
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6-8
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Creatine clearance
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males 90-139; females 80-125
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Toxic level of Digoxin
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greater than 2.4
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Mixing insulin
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clear (regular) before cloudy (HPN)
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S/S of physical abuse
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bruises, welts in various stages of healing; burns; fractures; lacerations; lack of emotional response; withdrawal; aggression
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S/S of emotional neglect and abuse
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failure to thrive; eating disorder; withdrawal; extreme behaviors; delayed development; attemtps suicide; sleep disterbances
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S/S of sexual abuse
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bruises; lacerations; bleeding of genitalia, anus, or mouth; STI; difficulty walking or standing; UTI; withdrawn; personality changes; regressive behaviro
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Medications for detoxification
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chlordiazepoxie (Librium); diazepam (Valium); lorazepam (Ativan); oxazepam
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Medications for smoking cessation
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bupropion (Zyban); nicotine gum (Nicorette); nicotine patch (Nicotrol); nicotine nasal spray (Nicotrol NS); vareniciline (Chantix)
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Psoriasis and vaccines
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shouldn't receive any live vaccines while taking medication
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Interventions for ICP
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avoid extreme flexion, extension, or rotation of heat; elevate HOB at least 30 degrees; monitor fluid and electrolyte values (may restrict fluid to prevent increased cerebral edema); maintain seizure precautions; avoid coughing, sneezing, straining, and suctioning;
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Postop interventions for TURP
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monitor for shock and hemorrhage; avoid heavy lifting; monitor for continuous bladder irrigation (expect bloody drainage); encourage fluid intake (at least 3,000mL/day); teach Kegel exercises
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S/S of fluid volume deficit
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tachycardia; thready pulse; hypotension; orthostatic hypotension; fatigue; syncope; dizziness; confusion; increased R; thirst; weight loss; nausea; vomiting; oliguria (decreased production of urine); diminished cap refill; dry, scaly skin; dry mucous membranes with cracks; poor skin turgor
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S/S of fluid volume excess
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tachycardia; bounding pulse; hypertension; confusion; headache; crackles; weight gain; ascites; dependent edema; distended neck veins; pale skin
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Tasks that can be delegated to AP
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bathing; grooming; dressing; toileting; ambulating; feeding (without swallow precautions); positioning; bed making; specimen collection; I&O; VS (on stable patient)