basics

Question 1

At what age can you start giving patient water via NGT? And why?

Answer 1

6 months. Younger patients’ organs are not developed. They are prone to hypernatremia. This might affect the kidney.

Question 2

After how many days should you change a burette?

Answer 2

4 days

Question 3

After how many days should you change a normal saline bag?

Answer 3

3 days

Question 4

Why do you need to ask if patient was hospitalised for the past 1 year?

Answer 4

If yes, need to do CRE.

Question 5

Sedated patients what are the vitals frequency?

Answer 5

Every 15mins until pt wakes up. Then hourly.

Question 6

Aft operation, usually what is the frequency of vitals?

Answer 6

hrly x6

Question 7

EPEEP
what do they stand for?

Answer 7

E - explain and observe
P - pain and position
E - elimination (offer assistance if required)
E - environment (check the environment and items are in reach)
P - plan the timing for subsequent activity and inform patient of plan

Question 8

When do you do EPEEP and how often?

Answer 8

• during rounds
• 2 hourly

Question 9

Using CHILD, what should you monitor when pt is on IV cannula?

Answer 9

Colour (discolouration)
Heat (warm to touch)
Increase in size (swelling)
Leakage
Discomfort

Question 10

What are the likely complications that may arise w IV cannula?

Answer 10

• Phlebitis (inflammation of vein)
• Infiltration (infusion of fluid and/or meds outside the intravascular space into the surrounding soft tissue)
• Extravasation (leakage)