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2431 Unit 3 BP

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Early s/s hypoxemia   may be rapid and obvious or may be insidious and gradual; confusion (1st), dyspnea, sob, restlessness, tachycardia, tachypnea, anxiety, cyanosis  
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disorders that benefit from a humidifier:   sinus disorders  
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types of masks for O2 delivery:   nasal cannula, venturi mask (can adjust to specific percentage of O2), face mask, tracheostomy collar, face tent, non-rebreathing mask, partial rebreathing mask (PAGE 523)  
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nasopharyngeal airway   keeps the tongue from falling back into the throat along with oropharyngeal airway  
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trach suctioning:   required for pts unable to clear secretions from their own airway effectively; nasopharyngeal or oral suction; can be performed with a Uankaur suction tip or with a 14-16 Fr suction catheter attached to wall suction; negative pressure set 80-120 mmHg  
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trach suctioning continued:   preoxygenate pt for 1 minute; moisten catheter tip in sterile saline solution and suction a small bit to test the suction system; apply suction while rotating and withdrawing the catheter (for no more than 10 seconds); SKILL ON PG. 533-535  
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trach suctioning continued:   aseptic (sterile) technique used for airway suctioning(nasal, tracheostomy, pharyngeal)  
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Nasotracheal suctioning (always try oral suction before nasopharyngeal)   Maintain patent airway by removing accumulated secretions; involves upper air passages of nose, mouth, pharynx; used most often for infants, gravely debilitated or unconscious, and those with ineffective cough; suction pressure between 80 and 120 mm Hg  
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supplies needed for chest tube removal:   suture kit, petroleum jelly, dry gauze, tape (check this - not sure)  
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amount of fluid increase needed to thin secretions:   2-3 L  
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incentive spirometer use:   used to expand lungs and prevent atelectasis; GET DIRECTIONS FOR USE  
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position of pt with SOB with emphysema   picture on pg. 532; position pt who is very sob in the orthopneic position, using pillows on the over-the-bed table  
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trach care:   done every 8 hrs or as needed to keep secretions from becoming dried; suction and clean skin around stoma; change dressing; clean inner cannula if there is one; replace ties that hold the tube in place when they are soiled.  
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trach care continued:   used 1/2 strength peroxide and 1/2 NS; pt in semi-Fowler's position or supine; document number of times suctioned, type of technique used (sterile), characteristics of secretions, any problems encountered.  
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causes of hypoxia: (pg. 509)   obstruction of airway (tongue, mucous, inflammation, occlusion, burns, COPD, water); restricted movement of thoracic cage or pleura (from surgery, injury, pneumothorax, extreme obesity, disease)  
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more causes of hypoxia:   decreased neuromuscular function (depressed CNS, drugs, coma, disease); disturbance in diffusion of gases (disease, trauma, emboli, tumor, respiratory distress syndrome); environmental causes (high altitude)  
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retractions   muscles move inward on inspiration  
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trach care teaching for home pt's   avoid crowded areas; keep house clean and free of dust; disinfect equipment with bleach  
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abdominal binder - best used for whom?   surgeries with large incisions (abdominal)  
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stages of anesthesia   Stage I - stage of analgesia; Stage II (KEEP ROOM QUIET) excitement phase; Stage III - surgical anesthesia stage; Stage IV - complete respiratory depression  
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assessment data that must e accurate for anesthesia   height and weight  
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informed consent   surgeon should obtain; RN witnesses signature; LVN - be sure it is in chart; parent must sign if patient is under 18  
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telephone consent   two nurses should listen when phone consent given  
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purpose of TCDB   prevent atelectasis; prevent pneumonia; prevent DVTs; promote healing  
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surgical skin prep   pt may be asked to shower with special antibacterial cleanser; body hair may be removed; dressed in gown w/o underwear; hair covered with surgical cap; dentures most often removed; jewelry removed or taped  
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administering prep meds - best time to do so   give anti-anxiety meds after the pt has emptied their bladder  
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jewelry placement prior to surgery   off or covered with tape  
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items needed to be ready for post op patient   clean bed, emesis basin, suction, oxygen  
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same day surgery recovery and teaching   do not drive or make important decisions for 24 hours after surgery  
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frequency of vital signs in PACU   every 15 minutes for first hour; every 30 minutes for next 2 hours; every hour for 4 hours or until pt is totally recovered and vs have returned to normal  
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best position for post op patient that remains drowsy and difficult to arouse   on side  
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marking drainage   outline on dressing, reinforce with more bandages  
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normal urine output   30 mL/hr  
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procedure for assisting pt OOB for first time following surgery   raise HOB; have them get up slowly; dangle feet on side of bed; move slowly to prevent dizziness and injury from falling  
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primary intention   wound has little tissue loss - edges of wound are approximate and only slight chance of infection  
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abrasions   scraping away layers of skin  
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purulent   containing pus  
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Jackson Pratt drain emptying procedure   After emptying drainage, compress the bulb of device to activate it when reapplying  
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Telfa   non-adherant pad used so skin doesn't come off  
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Montgomery straps   for frequent dressing changes; used to hold dressing in place  
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ecchymosis   flat, hemorrhagic blue or purplish patch on skin or mucous membrane; bruising  
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removing dressings - including wet to dry dressing   remove from corners first; use NS if sticking  
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removing staples   squeeze and rock back and forth to remove  
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chest tube care   mark each shift  
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s/s internal hemorrhage   restlessness, anxiety, increased HR, decreased BP  
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irrigating non-infected wounds   use asceptic technique, use sterile gloves, keep syring tip 1" from wound surface, use sterile NS  
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independent nursing interventions to relieve gas pains   drink through straw, Simethecone, etc.  
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sterile dressing change procedure   check order; determine if pt ready; gather supplies; hand hygeine, gloves, inspect wound - note degree of healing, presnece of pus, necrosis, check for odor, drainage, condition of sutures; wash hands again; set up sterile field; change dressing  
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sterile dressing change procedure continued   use separate swab from top to bottom on each side of incision and continue outward; use separate swab from wound edge outward then other side from top to bottom; do not cleanse directly over wound unless excessive drainage  
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sterile dressing change procedure continued   cleanse drain sites using circular motion from the drain outward; use circular motion; discard in biohazard bag; document conditionof wound, including subjective statements of pt, objective observations, health teaching performed for wound care  
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