Elimination Oxygenation Depression/Grief Professional Issues 2 Documentation
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What is fluid and electrolyte imbalance?
This is the greatest danger from diarhea
100
What is over the ears and in the nostrils?
A patient wearing a nasal cannula that is too tight may be at risk for skin breakdown here
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What is incident/occurrence report?
This is filed for all errors, even when someone is not injures
200
What is abdominal pain or cramping?
The nurse should slow the rate of an enema if the patient complains of this
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What is the trachea?
Which should you suction first, the trachea or the mouth
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What is liable for malpractice?
The nurse who gives the patient an overdose of a medication is ______ for any harm that comes to the patient
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What is SBAR : situation- background- assessment-recommendation?
The nurse should use this method for giving report
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What is digital removal of stool?
This may cause trauma to the rectal mucosa and promote vagal stimulation.
300
What is semi - Fowler's position
How should you position a patient that is having difficulty breathing?
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What is HIPPA ?
If the nurse allows the patient's family to view the health record she will violate this law
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What is paralytic ileus?
This may last 24 - 48 hours after surgery that involves direct manipulation of the bowel
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What is 2L ?min?
This is the maximum amount of oxygen you would administer to a patient with COPD, without a MD order.
400
What is euthanasia?
The intentional killing by act or omission of a dependent human being for his or her alleged benefit
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What is a stool softener?
Patients receiving opiates after surgery often require this to prevent constipation
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What is reapply oxygen?
The nurse should immediately do this if the patient's SAO2 falls by 10% during or at the end of suctioning.
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What is a placebo?
A substance containing no medication and prescribed to reinforce a patient's expectation of getting well






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