what position after a spinal tap - ANSWER-flat
what position after mastectomy - ANSWER-HOB up 30 degrees, affected arm elevated
what position after
... [Show More] ORIF - ANSWER-abduction, off affected side
what position for - ANSWER-
what position during sickle cell crisis - ANSWER-hob raised, no break at knees
what position for COPDer - ANSWER-orthopneic
what organs are found in RUQ - ANSWER-liver, gallbladder, ascending and transverse colon
what organs in RLQ - ANSWER-cecum and appendix
what organs in LUQ - ANSWER-stomach, left lobe of liver, duodenum, pancreas, descending colon and spleen
what organs in LLQ - ANSWER-sm intestine, rectum and anus
medial - ANSWER-middle
lateral - ANSWER-towards side
proximal - ANSWER-near to point of attachment
distal - ANSWER-far from POA
superficial - ANSWER-close to surface
anterior - ANSWER-front
caudal - ANSWER-tailward or down
cephalic - ANSWER-head or upward
inferior - ANSWER-below
superior - ANSWER-above
divides body in left and right - ANSWER-sagittal plane
divides body in top and bottom - ANSWER-transverse plane (superior and inferior)
divides the body into front and back - ANSWER-coronal plane
adeno - ANSWER-glands
cephal - ANSWER-brain
choleo - ANSWER-gallbladder (bile)
costo - ANSWER-rib
cyano - ANSWER-blue
cysto - ANSWER-bladder
dento - ANSWER-teeth
encephalo - ANSWER-brain
entero - ANSWER-intestines
glosso - ANSWER-tongue
hepato - ANSWER-liver
hydro - ANSWER-water
hystero - ANSWER-uterus
laparo - ANSWER-flank or groin
litho - ANSWER-stone
meno - ANSWER-menustration
myelo - ANSWER-spinal cord
necro - ANSWER-death
nephro - ANSWER-kidney
oophor - ANSWER-ovaries
ortho - ANSWER-straight
pnea - ANSWER-breathing
procto - ANSWER-rectum
rhino - ANSWER-nose
salpingo - ANSWER-fallopian tubes
stomato - ANSWER-mouth
thrombo - ANSWER-blood clot
contra - ANSWER-against
lysis - ANSWER-to destroy
oma - ANSWER-tumor
centesis - ANSWER-puncture
cyte - ANSWER-cell
osis - ANSWER-condition
rrhea - ANSWER-running of
what organ is in the cranial cavity - ANSWER-brain
what organs are in the thoracic cavity - ANSWER-heart and lungs
what organs are in the pelvic cavity - ANSWER-reproductive organs
what cavities make up the dorsal cavity - ANSWER-cranial and vertebral
what cavities make up the ventral cavity - ANSWER-thoracic and abdominopelvic
where are the kidneys located - ANSWER-in the retroperitoneal cavity
what tube is surgically inserted into the stomach for feeding - ANSWER-gastrostomy tube
what tube is placed directly into the small intestine - ANSWER-jejunostomy tube
what are two schedules for tube feedings - ANSWER-bolus and continuous
what 2 factors can contribute to aspiration - ANSWER-tube movement and regurgitation of feeding
what are comfort measures for tube feeders - ANSWER-mouth care every 2 hours, clean nostrils, secure tubing to gown, lubricate lips
how is tube placement assessed by the RN - ANSWER-listens for bowel sounds when air instilled
what must be done before new tube can be used - ANSWER-xray
what should be done before each feeding by the RN - ANSWER-residuals (remaining meal from last feeding) checked by removing stomach contents- feeding may be held if >500ml residual returned to stomach
what is parenteral nutrition - ANSWER-feeding that bypasses stomach and is placed in a vein
what is another name for TPN - ANSWER-hyperalimentation
what are indications for TPN - ANSWER-burn victim, coma, cancer, NPO over 7 days, severe anorexia
if a person is on TPN what lab may be affected - ANSWER-blood sugar may be high
what are access routes for TPN - ANSWER-CV line, PICC, hickman, portacath
what are the major parts of an IV set up - ANSWER-solution, slide clamp, drip chamber, tubing, injection port, piggyback junction
what are PCT responsibilities to protect the IV site - ANSWER-use an armboard, assist with mobility and transfers, report s/sx of infiltration and phlebitis, standard precautions
what is a heparin lock - ANSWER-portable IV for intermittent use or to KVO
an IV that is swollen, cold, pale, tender and running poorly may be________ - ANSWER-infiltrated
an IV site is red, warm, with a hard vein may suggest------- - ANSWER-phlebitis
increase RR with period of apnea; associated with impending death - ANSWER-cheyne-stokes
breathing made easier by sitting up - ANSWER-orthopnea
deep, rapid breathing associated with DM - ANSWER-Kussmaul
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RR over 22 - ANSWER-tachypnea
RR of 10 - ANSWER-bradypnea
what should be done prior to obtaining Pulse Ox - ANSWER-remove nail polish, warm hands, check P, avoid squeezing finger,
what is an acceptable PO for a healthy person - ANSWER-99-100%
what is the purpose of deep breathing and coughing post surg and in bedridden patients - ANSWER-moves air in lungs and helps to expel mucus to prevent atalectasis
what is atalectasis - ANSWER-collapsed lung
how is the incentive spirometer used - ANSWER-breath in and hold breath for 3 seconds
how is an incision splinted during c & dp breathing - ANSWER-a pillow is hugged, person breathes in slowly 3 times on 3rd breath cough
what are 4 methods of providing supplemental oxygen - ANSWER-wall outlet, tank, concentrator and liquid O2 system
which mask has a reservoir, and exhalation ports - ANSWER-partial rebreathing mask
which mask delivers the highest concentration of air and has one way valves along with a reservoir - ANSWER-nonrebreather mask
which mask allows for control of the exact amount of O2 delivery - ANSWER-venturi
what is a nebulizer treatment - ANSWER-medication delivered over 5-10 minutes via handheld misted inhaler- rinse mouth when done
artificial airway in mouth to throat - ANSWER-oropharyngeal
artificial airway down nose to trachea - ANSWER-nasotracheal
if a person has an endotracheal tube what should the PCT make available for communication - ANSWER-patient cannot talk- have pen and paper ready and use a system for communication
what are the 3 parts of the tracheostomy tube - ANSWER-obturator, inner and outer cannula
which part of trach tube is removed to clean the trach - ANSWER-inner cannula
what should be done before trach care - ANSWER-aerated with ambu bag or mask
what is air in the pleural cavity called - ANSWER-pneumothorax
what is blood in the pleural cavity called - ANSWER-hemothorax
what is fluid in the pleural cavity called - ANSWER-pleural effusion
what are guidelines for caring for a patient with a chest tube - ANSWER-keep below chest, keep tubing uncoiled, assist with pulmonary hygiene, note bubbling in chamber and report if it stops, keep sterile vaseline gauze at bedside
what are ketones and how can they be tested for - ANSWER-substances from the breakdown of fat for energy- can dipstick for glucose and ketones 30 minutes ac and hs
what is the purpose of a guiac test - ANSWER-testing for occult blood
how is a sputum test obtained - ANSWER-in AM, have client rinse with water, take deep breaths, on 3rd breath cough forcefully- collect 1-2 tsp
before performing a capillary fingerstick what should fingers be inspected for - ANSWER-bruising, swelling, scarring and calluses
which fingers should be avoided with glucose testing - ANSWER-thumb and index finger
where should finger be stuck - ANSWER-side or tip, not center
what should be done before sticking finger - ANSWER-clean in circular motion, let dry, stick, and discard first drop of blood
what is a normal accucheck for fasting and postprandial - ANSWER-fasting <100
for postprandial <140
what is A1C - ANSWER-test average BS over a 3 month period based on lifespan of an RBC
what is a good reading for A1C - ANSWER-<5.7
what are s/sx of hypoglycemia - ANSWER-sweating, irritable, headache, pale [Show Less]