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Ph is less than 7.35 acidosis
PCO2 values are? 35-45
Ph is more than 7.45 alkalosis
Excess elimination of CO2, is? HYPERventilation
Accumulation of CO2 in blood is? HYPOventilation
Reason for chest tube: to establish an airway
What confirms placement of a chest tube? Chest x-ray
Chest tube assessment is Site, tubing, output, patient
Placement of chet tube placement being high indicates... air removal
Placement of chest tube placement being low indicates... removal of blood and fluids
Equipment needed available at all times with chest tubes? padded hemostats, clamps, sterile guaze. Dr.s order needed for clamping.
Indications for a tracheostomy obstruction, removal of secretions, long term ventilation, increase ability to eat & communicate
Trach suctioning 80-120 mmHg, sterile field, pre(hyper)oxygenate(ambu),DO NOT suction greater than 10 seconds, 2-3 suctions per session,hi fowlers postition,air warming and air humidification, use 10-16 frech size cath for adult suctioning
tension pnemothorax is complete collapse of lung (spontaneous)
Closed pneumothorax is Deviation of the trachea AWAY from affected side
Open pneumothorax is Deviation of the trachea TOWARD affected side = Respiratory distress
Thoracenthesis "time out" Right patient, right procedure, right site...NEED CHEST X-RAY
Packed red blood cells increased 02 carrying capacity
How long can blood be out of the refridgerator? no more than 30 minutes
Do NOT tranfuse blood for more than... 4 hours
Tubing & blood filter should be used for what amount of time? Not more than 4 hours
What is the ONLY wsolution compatible with blood? 0.9% normal saline
What is whole blood used for> emergencies
Most common nursing dx with blood transusions? Fluid volume overload/excess
What is the most important step in the transfusion process? Patient identification
What bolld product is used to provide volume expansion? albumin
What blood product is used to prevent bleeding? platelets
What blood product is used to increase oxygen-carrying capacity? packed red blood cells
What donor is considered the universal donor? O
When should vitals signs be taken for blood transfusions? @ Start and 15 minutes hourly
What are your steps as a nurse if a reaction starts during a blood transfusion? Stop transfusion, give benedryl, keep vein open with 0.9% normal saline
How long is type & cross match good for? 72 hours
4 C's of delegation? Clear, concise, correct, complete
What does SBAR stand for? Situation, background, assessment, recommendation
What are the 3 main things when taking a phone order or any medication order? WRITE IT DOWN, READ IT BACK, GET CONFIRMATION
What are the 5 rights of delegation? RIGHT...task,circumstance,person,communication,supervision
When is the only time a verbal order can be used? emergencies
Created by: nms2018
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