Alternatives to pain medications - Answers -Repositioining
-back rub
-Listening to music
Communication with UAP - Answers Clear directions. Be specific
Feedings with strokes - Answers DONT use straws
TB/Cdiff - Answers Always wash hands, never use hand sanitizer
Coumadin - Answers INR between 2-3
Low/high potassium - Answers Heart problems
FAST - Answers F: face drooping
A: arm weakness
S: speech difficulty
T: time to call 911
, Stroke effects - Answer Possible to have temporary or permanent disabilities, including:
1) One-sided paralysis of the body
2) Difficulty speaking or swallowing
3) Memory loss or cognitive difficulties
4) Emotional problems
5) Pain
Symptoms of stroke - Answer see cooper book
Aspiration pneumonia - Answer -Coughing
-Low O2
-High RR
-Low grade fever
-High WBC
Stroke interventions - Answer -Dont give asprin
TPA - Answer tissue plasminogen activator
Give within 3 hours of stroke
Lisinipril - Answer ACE inhibitor
High BP and heart attack treatment, Hold if pt has low BP low dose = 2.5-5 Catheter care
How often should this be done? Needs to be done each shift HIPPA Charting Goes along
with professionalism and leadership Don't leave charts open, Don't leave computer
open when you walk away, Don't share passwords/badges, don't talk about PT in public
SBAR Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation Make sure you give a
complete report, Type of communication for care team FAMILY HISTORY
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