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MED158 Notes
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Modified Allen Test | Used when physician orders ABG GRD> 15sec |
| Ulnar Arteries | |
| Radial Arteries | |
| >15 second for color to return | Failed |
| 5-15 seconds for color to return | Normal |
| Conjunctival sac | Space between lower eyelid and eyeball |
| Conjunctiva | White part of eye |
| Tear duct | lacrimal duct |
| Step 1 for procedure eyedrops | Wash Hands |
| Step 2 for procedure eyedrops | Verify Order |
| Step 3 for procedure eyedrops | Ask patient to tilt head back |
| Step 4 for procedure eyedrops | Pull down on the lower eyelid with no dominant hand |
| Step 5 for procedure eyedrops | Hold Dropper 1/2-1 in from the eye be sure not to touch tip |
| Step 6 for procedure eyedrops | Install prescribed eye drops |
| Step 7 for procedure eyedrops | Ask Pt to gently close eyes |
| Step 8 for procedure eyedrops | Apply Pressure to the Lacrimal sac |
| Step 9 for procedure eyedrops | wipe access fluid |
| Step 10 for procedure eyedrops | Ask Pt not to rub or wipe eyes |
| Step 4 for instilling eye department | Gently pull on lower eyelid to open conjunctiva |
| Step 5 for instilling eye department | Tube of ointment about 1/2 in from Pt eye Spread from line of ointment from inner canthus to outer canthus |
| Step 6 for instilling eye department | Ask Pt to close eyes and roll eyeball for dose to spread |
| Step 7 for instilling eye department | Let Pt know vision maybe blurry |
| Step 8 for instilling eye department | Document |
| Step 1 for instilling Ear Drops | Wash hands |
| Step 2 for instilling Ear Drops | Verify order |
| Step 3 for instilling Ear Drops | Warm Medication |
| Position Pt Adults Pe |