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checking for cyanosis in a patient who has a darker skin tone - check the lips and mucous membranes to see if they are dusky in color how to accurately assess a client's baseline BP during a routine health exam - measure the pressure in each arm while the client sits with the arm supported at heart level. (seated or supine) advancing oral intake from NPO - ice chips or water first then advance to a clear liquid and up. best strategy to implement for the client's incontinence - establish ...

Sodium Normal Range - 135-145 Causes of hypernatremia: - to much salty foods, canned foods, fried foods, and Chinese foods S/S of hypernatremia - dry mouth low urinary output poor tissue turgor restlessness Causes of hyponatremia - to little sodium vomiting diarrhea diaphoresis: sports drinks S/S of hyponatremia - Muscle Fatigue Fatigue irritability nausea/ vomiting seizuresconfusion

When a patient is on Norco, what interventions can prevent constipation? - 1) Increase mobility and ambulation 2) increase fruits and vegetables in the die 3) administer stool softeners as ordered 4) increase the amount of fluid intake. When caring for a patient who had a total knee replacement 7 hours ago, which patient teaching will the nurse reinforce concerning pain management? - 1) Instruct the patient to notify the nurse when the pain is low to moderate when requesting pain medicati...

define arthritis - inflammation of a joint name the 4 types of arthritis - osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, gout what causes OA? - long-term or excessive wear and tear on joints name the two forms of OA - primary and secondary what is the cause of primary OA? - unknown origin what is the cause of secondary OA? - trauma, infection, previous fractures, wear and tear from rep work, stress on weight-bearing joints, RA, occupational stooping and bending OA signs and symptoms...

Hypokalemia and lasix - If pt is Hypokalemic, report to RN before giving Lasix Hypervolemia Causes - CKD, liver disease, cirrhosis, CHF, increased salt intake, COPD Hypervolemia Signs and symptoms - Headache, Confusion, Nausea, Vomiting, Coma Hypovolemia Causes - Vomiting, DM, fever, heat exposure, exercise, no water access, significant injury to skin Moat accurate assessment of water balance - daily weights in similar clothing, same scale, same time- plus or minus 2 lbs per day, plus or m...

Respiratoy Alkalosis - anything that causes HYPERventilation Respiratory Acidosis - anything that causes HYPOventilation respiratory alkalosis causes - anxiety, fear, hyperventilating, pain respiratory acidosis causes - pneumonia, over sedation, COPD, respiratory distress, immobility respiratory alkalosis lab values - pH > 7.45 / PCO2 < 35 respiratory acidosis lab values - pH < 7.35 / PCO2 > 45 respiratory alkalosis s/s - seizures, deep and rapid breathing, hyperventilation, c...

Who creates the National Patient Safety Goals? - The Joint Commission What organization promotes workplace safety? - OSHA What does OSHA stand for? - Occupational Safety and Health Administration Who are at risk for falls? - Older adults, post-op, people with vertigo What types of things place people at risk for falls? - History of falls, parkinson's, visually impaired, medications, difficulty walking What do we do that can increase someones risk of falls? - Not putting call light in reac...

Who creates the National Patient Safety Goals? - The Joint Commission What organization promotes workplace safety? - OSHA What does OSHA stand for? - Occupational Safety and Health Administration Who are at risk for falls? - Older adults, post-op, people with vertigo What types of things place people at risk for falls? - History of falls, parkinson's, visually impaired, medications, difficulty walking What do we do that can increase someones risk of falls? - Not putting call light in reac...

Which of the following is included in a company's general overhead costs? Performance Bonds Withholding Taxes Costs for equipment purchase and rentals The company's administrative expenses - The company's administrative expenses What is the purpose of ventilating unconditioned spaces? To control moisture Dehumidification Control oxygen levels Temperature Control - To control moisture Oxygen Cylinders shall be stored: Separate from fuel gas cylinders a minimum of 10 ft Separate fro...

Determine LF of wall 24' at 16"oc - 193.25' Max spacing of web cross bracing for wood trusses? - 20' Screw type to attach drywall to metal stud - Type S Weld washers are req'd for metal thickness less than what? - 0.028 (22 gauge) What is bearing depth for a steel joist girder? - 7 1/2" Why are indentations in waffle slab in 2 way reinforced concrete slab known as? - Domes Steel decking will have what percentage of its perimeter working? - 75% Minimum corner bead fastener spacing? -...