Chlorhexidine - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A graduate nurse is cleaning a central venous access device (CVAD) and is being evaluated by the preceptor nurse. The preceptor nurse makes a recommendation for relearning the skill when she notes the graduate nurse does the following action: Correct Answer-Wipes catheter ports from distal end to insertion site Explanation: Proper cleansing of a CVAD includes cleaning the insertion site with a chlorhexidine solution in a circular motion from insertion site outward. The nurse will obtain anoth...

When drawing blood alcohol, the site cannot be prepared with which of the following? - Answer- Chlorhexidine When using a microscope with a 10x ocular and the 40x objective in place, the total magnification is - Answer- 400X The PH of a urine sample is checked to determine - Answer- Acidity or alkalinity When performing a routine phlebotomy, the most common gauge needle is - Answer- 20 or 21 When performing a finger puncture, the first drop of blood should be - Answer- Wiped away ...

A vial of penicillin contains 2,000,000 units of the dry drug. To make the penicillin into a solution that contains 400,000 units per milliliter, how much diluent is needed? a. 2 mL b. 4 mL c. 5 mL d. 10 mL c When an anesthetized patient is to be placed on a circular or semiclosed anesthesia circuit, the correct reservoir bag size is determined by using which of the following? a. 60 mL/lb/min b. 60 mL/lb c. 60 mL/kg d. 60 ml/kg/min c It is necessary to imm...

What is an oral side effect of Prozac? (Fluoxetine, SSRI, newer generation antidepressant) xerostomia How do steroids affect poor wound healing? (corticosteroids such as prednisone and Medrol) delays in healing, increased risk for infections What should be done with a patient with a previous history of high blood pressure and comes in for their appointment with reading of 160/116? Refer patient to physician immediately Premedication regimine 2g Amoxicillin, 600 mg Clind...

Periodontal disease ~ 6th leading complication of diabetes; can inhibit glycemic control Xerostomia ~ also called dry mouth; impairs oral function, promotes tooth decay, and exacerbates periodontal disease oral cancer ~ 8th most common cancer in men and 7x more likely in older adults aspiration PNA ~ major cause of hospitalization and results in 20-50% mortality, can be decreased with good oral hygiene percentage of older adults with periodontal disease ~ 70% gingivitis ~ as...

DASLE LDA Minnesota Exam Questions with 100% Correct Answers Extrinsic stains - Correct Answer ️️ -- appear on the exterior of tooth and can be removed ex: food, drinks, and tobacco Black line stain - Correct Answer ️️ -formation of a thin black to dark brown line slightly above the gingiva and following the contour of the gingival margin; found primarily in women and often in cases of excellent oral hygiene Air-powder polishing - Correct Answer ️️ -high-pressure stream of wat...

A nurse is planning care for a client who has renal calculi. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include to promote elimination of the calculi? Maintain bedrest until calculi are expelled. Withhold thiazide diuretics. Encourage intake of at least 3 L of fluid each day. Collect all urine for 24 hr in a collection container. : Encourage intake of at least 3 L of fluid each day. The nurse should encourage the client to consume at least 3 L of fluid each day. Increased fl...

Tools for TPR -ANSWER stethoscope thermometer watch bandaging material -ANSWER roll cotton self-adhesive wrap tape/elasticon guaze squares roll gauze telfa pads scissors antiseptics/analgesics -ANSWER nitrofurazone ointment betadine/chlorhexidine scrub triple antibiotic ointment epsom salts/saline pack bute/banamine tools -ANSWER latex gloves duct tape wire cutters clean towels large syringe (irrigation) flashlight spare lead rope need a vet? -ANSWER uncontrolle...

172 Final Exam Hondros term 3 Question and answers 100% correct 2024/2025 172 Final Exam Hondros term 3 What gauge needle would we use for donating blood? - correct answer 16-18 gauge needle How long should you scrub the site? Hub? - correct answer Site-30 seconds, Hub-15 seconds What is our preferred method used to clean a site or hub? Why? - correct answer chlorhexidine (lasts 24 hours) What should you pay attention to using any type of iodine on a patient? - correct answe...

Five stages of grief - 1. Denial 2. Anger 3. Bargaining 4. Depression 5. Acceptance How is control over the extracellular concentration of potassium within the human body is exerted - aldosterone. phlebitis - vein inflammation Palpation - an examination technique in which the examiner's hands are used to feel the texture, size, consistency, and location of certain body parts percussion - tapping on a surface to determine the difference in the density of the underlying structure Piec...