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Block2PreClinical Test

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Why does diabetes mellitus have increased surgical risk?
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Health problems that increase surgical risk
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How long can IV tubing last?
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How should the NG tube be guided in?
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Insert the suction catheter ___ inches. Withdraw the catheter ___ cm before applying suction to prevent damage to bifurcation of trachea.
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For routine hydration and intermittent therapies use a ___ gauge IV catheter.
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Define continuous feeding
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Hyperoxygenation of client on ventilator:
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Sequential signs of healing for primary intention (surgical) wounds
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The use of what meds can increase surgical risk?
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pneumothorax
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If a pt with a chest tube gets more than ___mL/hr it is a hemorrhage
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Before removing an NG tube:
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How long can bags hang (saline)?
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When removing tape, pull the tape ____ the wound.
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thrombophlebitis
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Pneumonia signs
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Peripherally inserted central venous catheters (PICC lines) are usually placed ____. The advantage of a PICC line is ___.
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Position during immediate postanesthetic stage for an unconscious client.
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Why is obesity an increased surgical risk?
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2 days
B.
1. Absence of bleeding/formation of clot; 2. inflammation of wound edges for 1-3 days; 3. reduction in inflammation, bridge and closed in 7-10 days; 4. scar formation; 5. diminished scar over time
C.
anticoagulants; tranquilizers; cortocosteriods; diuretics
D.
inflammation of veins: aching, cramping pain, affected area swollen, red and hot to touch, vein feels hard, discomfort in calf when foot is dorsiflexed or when client walks (Homan's sign)
E.
5 inches, 2 cm (0.4 to 0.8 inches)
F.
elevated temperature, cough, expectoration of blood-tinged or purulent sputum, dyspnea, chest pain.
G.
24 hours
H.
Towards- to prevent straining the incision.
I.
100
J.
20 (ideal) to 27
K.
direct the tube along the floor of the nostril and towards the ear on that side. This avoids nasal turbinates along the lateral wall.
L.
Delayed wound healing, predisposes patient for wound infection
M.
instill 50mL of air into the tube to clear it of gastric contents.
N.
air in the pleural space
O.
On the side, face slightly down to allow drainage. No pillow. Elevate upper arm on pillow to allow maximum respiration. Artificial airway remains in place until client starts to gag/cough.
P.
in the basilic or cephalic vein just abouve or below the antecubital space of the right arm with tip resting in superior vena cava. Eliminates risk of pneumothorax.
Q.
turn it on 100% O2 for 2 minutes prior to suction/trach care
R.
administered over a 24 hour period at a constant flow
S.
leads to hypertension, impaired cardio function, impaired respiration. Delayed would healing b/c adipose tissue impedes circulation.
T.
Malnutrition; Obesity; Cardiac complications; Blood coagulation disorders; Upper Respiratory/COPD; Renal disease; Diabetes mellitus; Uncontrolled neuro disease (seizures)
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What do you ask the patient to do during removal of the chest tube?
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When using a dry suction unit for chest tube collection, set the wall suction at ___ to achieve a -20 pressure on the unit.
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For neonates or clients with fragile veins use ___ gauge IV catheter.
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How long can catheters last?
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sudden chest pain, SOB, cyanosis, shock (tachycardia w/ low BP)
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Normal Saline (0.9% NaCl); Lactated Ringers; D5W (5% dextrose in water)
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minimal depression of LOC so client can retain patent airway and respond to commands. IV narcotics: fentanyl, diazepam (valium), Versed. Induces amnesia and higher pain threshold, prompt reversal of effects.
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anesthetic agent is injected around a nerve or group of nerves. Major (brachial plexis - arm) and minor (facial)
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during an ECG, when the patient is moving or when using electrodes that are too dry. Abnormal reading.
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re-polarization of ventricles

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