The document discusses various medical topics including:
- The three main measurement systems used in clinical practice.
- Components of a health history and physical examination.
- Proper techniques for various nursing procedures such as medication administration, wound care, and patient monitoring.
- Key aspects of the nurse-patient relationship including informed consent, privacy, and safety.
I picked that presentation from the internet and edited it, all rights reserved to the original owner. Anyhow this presentation might be helpful for med students doing their emergency rotation/elective and especially those who don't have an instructor or any kind of mentor in their emergency elective, like me.
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A health assessment is a plan of care that identifies the specific needs of a person and how those needs will be addressed by the healthcare system or skilled nursing facility. Health assessment is the evaluation of the health status by performing a physical exam after taking a health history.
Triage is the term derived from the French verb trier meaning to sort or to choose
It’s the process by which patients classified according to the type and urgency of their conditions to get the Right patient to the Right place at the
Right time with the
Right care provider
Nursing management of critically ill patient in intensive care unitsANILKUMAR BR
Critical care nursing: it is the field of nursing with a focus on the utmost care of the critically ill (or) unstable patients.
Critically ill patients : critically ill patients are those who are at risk for actual (or) potential life threatening health problems.
Admission QGeneral appearance (consciousness)
Airway: Patency Position of artificial airway (if present)
Breathing: Quantity and quality of respirations (rate, depth, pattern, symmetry, effort, use of accessory muscles) Breath sounds Presence of spontaneous breathing.
Circulation and Cerebral Perfusion: ECG (rate, rhythm, and presence of ectopy) Blood pressure Peripheral pulses and capillary refill Skin, color, temperature, moisture Presence of bleeding Level of consciousness, responsiveness.
quick Check Assessment in CCU.
Definition of Triagea
Triage is the term derived from the French verb trier meaning to sort or to choose
It’s the process by which patients classified according to the type and urgency of their conditions to get the . Right patient to the
Right place at the
Right time with the
Right care provider
Caring for perioperative clients
Contents Outline
Objectives.
Introduction.
Phases of perioperative care.
Types of surgery.
Categories of surgery based on urgency.
Preoperative assessment.
Surgical risk factors.
Preoperative preparation.
Nursing diagnosis and intervention in preoperative phase.
Postoperative care.
Nursing diagnosis and intervention in postoperative period.
Postoperative complications.
A health assessment is a plan of care that identifies the specific needs of a person and how those needs will be addressed by the healthcare system or skilled nursing facility. Health assessment is the evaluation of the health status by performing a physical exam after taking a health history.
Triage is the term derived from the French verb trier meaning to sort or to choose
It’s the process by which patients classified according to the type and urgency of their conditions to get the Right patient to the Right place at the
Right time with the
Right care provider
Nursing management of critically ill patient in intensive care unitsANILKUMAR BR
Critical care nursing: it is the field of nursing with a focus on the utmost care of the critically ill (or) unstable patients.
Critically ill patients : critically ill patients are those who are at risk for actual (or) potential life threatening health problems.
Admission QGeneral appearance (consciousness)
Airway: Patency Position of artificial airway (if present)
Breathing: Quantity and quality of respirations (rate, depth, pattern, symmetry, effort, use of accessory muscles) Breath sounds Presence of spontaneous breathing.
Circulation and Cerebral Perfusion: ECG (rate, rhythm, and presence of ectopy) Blood pressure Peripheral pulses and capillary refill Skin, color, temperature, moisture Presence of bleeding Level of consciousness, responsiveness.
quick Check Assessment in CCU.
Definition of Triagea
Triage is the term derived from the French verb trier meaning to sort or to choose
It’s the process by which patients classified according to the type and urgency of their conditions to get the . Right patient to the
Right place at the
Right time with the
Right care provider
Caring for perioperative clients
Contents Outline
Objectives.
Introduction.
Phases of perioperative care.
Types of surgery.
Categories of surgery based on urgency.
Preoperative assessment.
Surgical risk factors.
Preoperative preparation.
Nursing diagnosis and intervention in preoperative phase.
Postoperative care.
Nursing diagnosis and intervention in postoperative period.
Postoperative complications.
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The practice of anesthesia and sedation continues to expand beyond the operating room and now includes the gastroenterology suite, magnetic resonance imaging suites, and the cardiac catheterization laboratory. Non-anesthesiologists frequently administer sedation, in part because of a lack of available anesthesiologists and economic aspect, which emphasizes the safety of sedation. The Joint Commission International (JCI) set a standard responding to this issue indicating that qualified individuals who have drug and monitoring knowledge as well as airway management skills can only administer sedating agents.
The prostate is an exocrine gland of the male mammalian reproductive system
It is a walnut-sized gland that forms part of the male reproductive system and is located in front of the rectum and just below the urinary bladder
Function is to store and secrete a clear, slightly alkaline fluid that constitutes 10-30% of the volume of the seminal fluid that along with the spermatozoa, constitutes semen
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Tom Selleck, an enduring figure in Hollywood. has captivated audiences for decades with his rugged charm, iconic moustache. and memorable roles in television and film. From his breakout role as Thomas Magnum in Magnum P.I. to his current portrayal of Frank Reagan in Blue Bloods. Selleck's career has spanned over 50 years. But beyond his professional achievements. fans have often been curious about Tom Selleck Health. especially as he has aged in the public eye.
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Tom Selleck was born on January 29, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, and grew up in Sherman Oaks, California. From an early age, he was involved in sports, particularly basketball. which played a significant role in his physical development. His athletic pursuits continued into college. where he attended the University of Southern California (USC) on a basketball scholarship. This early involvement in sports laid a strong foundation for his physical health and disciplined lifestyle.
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Selleck's transition from an athlete to an actor came with its physical demands. His first significant role in "Magnum P.I." required him to perform various stunts and maintain a fit appearance. This role, which he played from 1980 to 1988. necessitated a rigorous fitness routine to meet the show's demands. setting the stage for his long-term commitment to health and wellness.
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Tom Selleck health and fitness regimen has evolved. adapting to his changing roles and age. During his "Magnum, P.I." days. Selleck's workouts were intense and focused on building and maintaining muscle mass. His routine included weightlifting, cardiovascular exercises. and specific training for the stunts he performed on the show.
Selleck adjusted his fitness routine as he aged to suit his body's needs. Today, his workouts focus on maintaining flexibility, strength, and cardiovascular health. He incorporates low-impact exercises such as swimming, walking, and light weightlifting. This balanced approach helps him stay fit without putting undue strain on his joints and muscles.
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2. The measurement systems most
commonly used in clinical practice
are the metric system, apothecaries’
system, and household system.
3. The patient’s health history consists
primarily of subjective data,
information that’s supplied by the
patient.
4.
5. When preparing a single injection
for a patient who takes regular and
neutral protein Hagedorn insulin,
the nurse should draw the regular
insulin into the syringe first so that it
does not contaminate the regular
insulin.
6. Iron-rich foods, such as organ
meats, nuts, legumes, dried fruit,
green leafy vegetables, eggs, and
whole grains, commonly have a low
water content.
7. Rhonchi are the rumbling sounds
heard on lung auscultation. They are
more pronounced during expiration
than during inspiration.
8.
9. Gavage is forced feeding, usually
through a gastric tube (a tube
passed into the stomach through the
mouth).
10. According to Maslow’s hierarchy of
needs, physiologic needs (air, water,
food, shelter, sex, activity, and
comfort) have the highest priority.
11. Before signing an informed consent form, the
patient should know whether other
treatment options are available and should
understand what will occur during the
preoperative, intraoperative, and
postoperative phases; the risks involved; and
the possible complications. The patient
should also have a general idea of the time
required from surgery to recovery. In
addition, he should have an opportunity to
ask questions.
12.
13. The safest and surest way to verify a
patient’s identity is to check the
identification band on his wrist.
14.
15. In the therapeutic environment, the
patient’s safety is the primary
concern.
16. Factors that affect body
temperature include time of day,
age, physical activity, phase of
menstrual cycle, and pregnancy.
17.
18. Fluid oscillation in the tubing of a
chest drainage system indicates that
the system is working properly.
19. The nurse should place a patient
who has a Sengstaken-Blakemore
tube in semi-Fowler position.
20. The nurse can elicit Trousseau’s sign
by occluding the brachial or radial
artery. Hand and finger spasms that
occur during occlusion indicate
Trousseau’s sign and suggest
hypocalcemia.
23. In an emergency, consent for
treatment can be obtained by fax,
telephone, or other telegraphic
means.
24. The most accessible and commonly
used artery for measuring a
patient’s pulse rate is the radial
artery. To take the pulse rate, the
artery is compressed against the
radius.
29. A patient who can’t write his name
to give consent for treatment must
make an X in the presence of two
witnesses, such as a nurse, priest, or
physician.
30. The Z-track I.M. injection technique
seals the drug deep into the muscle,
thereby minimizing skin irritation
and staining. It requires a needle
that’s 1″ (2.5 cm) or longer.
31.
32. In the event of fire, the acronym
most often used is RACE. (R)
Remove the patient. (A) Activate
the alarm. (C) Attempt to contain
the fire by closing the door. (E)
Extinguish the fire if it can be done
safely.
33.
34. A registered nurse should assign a
licensed vocational nurse or
licensed practical nurse to perform
bedside care, such as suctioning and
drug administration.
35.
36. If a patient cant void, the first
nursing action should be bladder
palpation to assess for bladder
distention.
37.
38. The patient who uses a cane should
carry it on the unaffected side and
advance it at the same time as the
affected extremity.
39.
40. Intractable pain is pain that
incapacitates a patient and cant be
relieved by drugs.
41. Percussion causes five basic notes:
tympany (loud intensity, as heard
over a gastric air bubble or puffed
out cheek), hyperresonance (very
loud, as heard over an
emphysematous lung), resonance
(loud, as heard over a normal lung),
dullness (medium intensity, as heard
over the liver or other solid organ),
and flatness (soft, as heard over the
thigh).
42. Malpractice is a professional’s
wrongful conduct, improper
discharge of duties, or failure to
meet standards of care that causes
harm to another.
43.
44. The nurse shouldn’t use her thumb
to take a patient’s pulse rate
because the thumb has a pulse that
may be confused with the patient’s
pulse.
45. A nursing diagnosis is a statement of
a patient’s actual or potential health
problem that can be resolved,
diminished, or otherwise changed by
nursing interventions.
46.
47. During blood pressure
measurement, the patient should
rest the arm against a surface. Using
muscle strength to hold up the arm
may raise the blood pressure.
48. Collaboration is joint
communication and decision making
between nurses and physicians. It’s
designed to meet patients’ needs by
integrating the care regimens of
both professions into one
comprehensive approach.
52. Family members of an elderly
person in a long-term care facility
should transfer some personal items
(such as photographs, a favorite
chair, and knickknacks) to the
person’s room to provide a
comfortable atmosphere.
53. Pulsus alternans is a regular pulse
rhythm with alternating weak and
strong beats. It occurs in ventricular
enlargement because the stroke
volume varies with each heartbeat.
54.
55. The upper respiratory tract warms
and humidifies inspired air and plays
a role in taste, smell, and
mastication
56. Signs of accessory muscle use
include shoulder elevation,
intercostal muscle retraction, and
scalene and sternocleidomastoid
muscle use during respiration.
57.
58. When patients use axillary crutches,
their palms should bear the brunt of
the weight.
59.
60. Normal gait has two phases: the
stance phase, in which the patient’s
foot rests on the ground, and the
swing phase, in which the patient’s
foot moves forward.
61.
62. The phases of mitosis are prophase,
metaphase, anaphase, and
telophase.
63.
64. The nurse should follow standard
precautions in the routine care of all
patients.
65. The nurse should use the bell of the
stethoscope to listen for venous
hums and cardiac murmurs.
66.
67. The nurse can assess a patient’s
general knowledge by asking
questions such as “Who is the
president of the Philippines?”
68.
69. Cold packs are applied for the first
20 to 48 hours after an injury; then
heat is applied. During cold
application, the pack is applied for
20 minutes and then removed for 10
to 15 minutes to prevent reflex
dilation (rebound phenomenon) and
frostbite injury.
70. The pons is located above the
medulla and consists of white
matter (sensory and motor tracts)
and gray matter (reflex centers)
74. A correctly written patient goal
expresses the desired patient
behavior, criteria for measurement,
time frame for achievement, and
conditions under which the behavior
will occur. It’s developed in
collaboration with the patient.
75.
76. The optic disk is yellowish pink and
circular, with a distinct border.
77.
78. A primary disability is caused by a
pathologic process. A secondary
disability is caused by inactivity.
79.
80. Nurses are commonly held liable for
failing to keep an accurate count of
sponges and other devices during
surgery.
81. The best dietary sources of vitamin
B6 are liver, kidney, pork, soybeans,
corn, and whole grain cereals.
82.
83.
84. In a resting adult, the normal pulse
rate is 60 to 100 beats/minute. The
rate is slightly faster in women than
in men and much faster in children
than in adults.
85. The best dietary sources of vitamin
B6 are liver, kidney, pork, soybeans,
corn, and whole grain cereals.
86. A blood pressure cuff that’s too
narrow can cause a falsely elevated
blood pressure reading.
87.
88.
89.
90.
91. During the assessment phase of the
nursing process, the nurse collects
and analyzes three types of data:
health history, physical examination,
and laboratory and diagnostic test
data.
92.
93. During the assessment phase of the
nursing process, the nurse collects
and analyzes three types of data:
health history, physical examination,
and laboratory and diagnostic test
data.
94.
95.
96. The physical examination includes
objective data obtained by
inspection, palpation, percussion,
and auscultation.
97. When documenting patient care,
the nurse should write legibly, use
only standard abbreviations, and
sign each entry. The nurse should
never destroy or attempt to
obliterate documentation or leave
vacant lines.
104. A patient must sign a separate
informed consent form for each
procedure.
105.
106. During percussion, the nurse uses
quick, sharp tapping of the
fingers or hands against body
surfaces to produce sounds. This
procedure is done to determine the
size, shape, position, and density of
underlying organs and tissues; elicit
tenderness; or assess reflexes.
107. Ballottement is a form of light
palpation involving gentle, repetitive
bouncing of tissues against the hand
and feeling their rebound.
108. A foot cradle keeps bed linen off the
patient’s feet to prevent skin
irritation and breakdown, especially
in a patient who has peripheral
vascular disease or neuropathy.
109.
110. Gastric lavage is flushing of the
stomach and removal of ingested
substances through a nasogastric
tube. It’s used to treat poisoning or
drug overdose.
111. During the evaluation step of the
nursing process, the nurse assesses
the patient’s response to therapy.
121. After suctioning a tracheostomy
tube, the nurse must document the
color, amount, consistency, and odor
of secretions.
122. On a drug prescription, the
abbreviation p.c. means that the
drug should be administered after
meals.
123. After bladder irrigation, the nurse
should document the amount, color,
and clarity of the urine and the
presence of clots or sediment.
124.
125. Laws regarding patient self-
determination vary from state to
state. Therefore, the nurse must be
familiar with the laws of the state in
which she works.
126. Gauge is the inside diameter of a
needle: the smaller the gauge, the
larger the diameter.
138. The notation “AAv & O × 3”
indicates that the patient is awake,
alert, and oriented to person (knows
who he is), place (knows where he
is), and time (knows the date and
time).
139. Fluid intake includes all fluids taken
by mouth, including foods thatv are
liquid at room temperature, such as
gelatin, custard, and ice cream; I.V.
fluids; and fluids administered in
feeding tubes.
140. Fluid output includes urine,
vomitus, and drainage (such as from
a nasogastric tube or from a wound)
as well as blood loss, diarrhea or
feces, and perspiration.
141.
142. To obtain an accurate blood
pressure, the nurse should inflate
the manometer to 20 to 30 mm Hg
above the disappearance of the
radial pulse before releasing the cuff
pressure.
145. A patient who is vomiting while
lying down should be placed in a
lateral position to prevent aspiration
of vomitus.
146. Body alignment is achieved when
body parts are in proper relation to
their natural position.
147. Trust is the foundation of a nurse-
patient relationship.
148.
149. Blood pressure is the force exerted
by the circulating volume of blood
on the arterial walls.
150. As a general rule, nurses can’t
refuse a patient care assignment;
however, in most states, they may
refuse to participate in abortions.
151.
152. A nurse can be found negligent if a
patient is injured because the nurse
failed to perform a duty that a
reasonable and prudent person
would perform or because the nurse
performed an act that a reasonable
and prudent person wouldn’t
perform.
153. States have enacted Good
Samaritan laws to encourage
professionals to provide medical
assistance at the scene of an
accident without fear of a lawsuit
arising from the assistance. These
laws don’t apply to care provided in
a health care facility.
154. A competent adult has the right to
refuse lifesaving medical treatment;
however, the individual should be
fully informed of the consequences
of his refusal.
155.
156. Although a patient’s health record,
or chart, is the health care facility’s
physical property, its contents
belong to the patient.
157. A physician should sign verbal and
telephone orders within the time
established by facility policy, usually
24 hours.
158.
159. Before a patient’s health record can
be released to a third party, the
patient or the patient’s legal
guardian must give written consent.
160. To minimize interruptions during a
patient interview, the nurse should
select a private room, preferably one
with a door that can be closed.
161. The major components of a nursing
care plan are outcome criteria
(patient goals) and nursing
interventions.
162. Standing orders, or protocols,
establish guidelines for treating a
specific disease or set of symptoms.
163.
164. In assessing a patient’s heart, the
nurse normally finds the point of
maximal impulse at the fifth
intercostal space, near the apex.
165. The S1 heard on auscultation is
caused by closure of the mitral and
tricuspid valves.
166. To maintain package sterility, the
nurse should open a wrapper’s top
flap away from the body, open each
side flap by touching only the outer
part of the wrapper, and open the
final flap by grasping the turned-
down corner and pulling it toward
the body.
167. The nurse shouldn’t dry a patient’s
ear canal or remove wax with a
cotton-tipped applicator because it
may force cerumen against the
tympanic membrane.
168. A patient’s identification bracelet
should remain in place until the
patient has been discharged from
the health care facility and has left
the premises.
169.
170. Schedule II drugs, such as
morphine, opium, and meperidine
(Demerol), have a high abuse
potential, but currently have
accepted medical uses. Their use
may lead to physical or
psychological dependence.
171. Schedule III drugs, such as
paregoric and butabarbital (Butisol),
have a lower abuse potential than
Schedule I or II drugs. Abuse of
Schedule III drugs may lead to
moderate or low physical or
psychological dependence, or both.
172. Schedule IV drugs, such as chloral
hydrate, have a low abuse potential
compared with Schedule III drugs.
173.
174. Schedule V drugs, such as cough
syrups that contain codeine, have
the lowest abuse potential of the
controlled substances.
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175. Activities of daily living are actions
that the patient must perform every
day to provide self-care and to
interact with society.
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176. Testing of the six cardinal fields of
gaze evaluates the function ofv all
extraocular muscles and cranial
nerves III, IV, and VI.
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177. The six types of heart murmurs are
graded from 1 to 6. A grade 6 heart
murmur can be heard with the
stethoscope slightly raised from the
chest.
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178.
179. The most important goal to include
in a care plan is the patient’s goal.
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180. Fruits are high in fiber and low in
protein, and should be omitted from
a low-residue diet.
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181. The nurse should use an objective
scale to assess and quantify pain.
Postoperative pain varies greatly
among individuals.
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182. .
Postmortem care includes cleaning
and preparing the deceased patientv
for family viewing, arranging
transportation to the morgue or
funeral home, and determining the
disposition of belongings.
188. The area around a stoma is cleaned
with mild soap and water.
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189. The nurse should use a tuberculin
syringe to administer a
subcutaneous injection of less than 1
ml.
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190. .
For adults, subcutaneous injections
require a 25G 1″ needle; for infants,
children, elderly, or very thin
patients, they require a 25G to 27G
½” needle.
191. Before administering a drug, the
nurse should identify the patient by
checking the identification band and
asking the patient to state his
name. To clean the skin before an
injection, the nurse uses a sterile
alcohol swab to wipe from the
center of the site outward in a
circular motion.
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192. The nurse should inject heparin
deep into subcutaneous tissue at a
90-degree angle (perpendicular to
the skin) to prevent skin irritation.
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193. If blood is aspirated into the syringe
before an I.M. injection, the nurse
should withdraw the needle,
prepare another syringe, and repeat
the procedure.
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194. The nurse shouldn’t cut the
patient’s hair without written
consent from the patient or an
appropriate relative.
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