Acute Care Management

Question 1

How to ensure proper patient ID

Answer 1

I.D. Band

Question 2

Proper pt positioning

Answer 2

• positioning as permitted by pt condition and medical status
• as instructed by physician/surgeon
• ensure comfort and safety
• prevent seconday complications of bed immobility

Question 3

Foot protection and positioning

Answer 3

minimze hip ER and ankle PF

Question 4

Hand positioning

Answer 4

splints designed to keep hand in neutral/functional posture, and prevent contracture and/or pressure ulcer

Question 5

chest tubes

Answer 5

large catheder placed within pleural space, mediastinum, or pericardium to evacuate fluid and/or air

Question 6

chest tubes

mediastinal or pericardial tubes are often placed after:

Answer 6

open heart surgery

Question 7

chest tubes

Common indications requiring intrapleural drainage

Answer 7

pneumothorax
hemothorax
pleural effusion
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