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What is the care improvement ABCDEF bundle

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  • Assess, prevent, and manage pain
  • Both spontaneous awakening trials and spontaneous breathing trials
  • Choice of sedation
  • Delirium
  • Early mobility and Exercise
  • Family engagement and empowerment
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What are the PAD symptoms (AKA ICU triad)

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  • Pain
  • Agitation
  • Delirium
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Triad of anesthesiia

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  • Hypnotics
  • Analgesics
  • Muscle relaxants
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Sedatives should be used only when ______ and __________ have been addressed with the use of specific pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic strategies.

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  • Pain and delirium
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Describe the activity and mobility promotion (AMP) scale

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  • 1 = lying in bed
  • 2 = bed activities/dependent transfer
  • 3 = sit at edge of bed
  • 4 = move to chair/commode
  • 5 = standing (1 or more minutes)
  • 6 = walk 10 steps or more
  • 7 = walk 25ft or more
  • 8 = walk 250ft or more
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Mobility and rehab guidelines for PT in ICU; physician should be contacted before starting PT if any of the following conditions exist

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  • RASS score = -4, -5, or ≥+3
  • Pulse Oxi <88% OR FiO2 >0.6 and PEEP >10 OR HFO ventilation
  • RR >45
  • Most recent arterial pH <7.25
  • MAP <55 or >140
  • Duration of anti-coagulation <36hrs
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Safety screen assessment MOVES stands for

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  • Myocardial
  • Oxygenation
  • Vasoactive
  • Engaged
  • Special considerations
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What does the CPOT (Critical Care Pain Observation Tool) include

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  • Facial expression
  • Body movements
  • Muscle tension (eval by passive flexion/extension of UEs)
  • Compliance with the ventilator (intubated pts) OR vocalization (extubated pts)
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Behavioral Pain Scale (BPS) in intubated pts scoring

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  • Facial expression: (1) relaxed, (2) partially tightened (brow lowering), (3) fully tightened (eyelid closer), (4) grimacing (folded cheek)
  • Movements of UEs: (1) no movement, (2) partially bent, (3) very bent w/finger flexion, (4) retracted/opposition to care
  • Compliance w/ventilation: (1) tolerating ventilation, (2) coughing but tolerating ventilation most of the time, (3) fighting ventilator but ventilation possible sometimes, (4) unable to control ventilation
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Richmond Agitation Sedation Scale (RASS) grading

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  • +4 combative: immediate danger to staff
  • +3: very agitated: pulls on/removes tubes
  • +2 agitated: frequent non-purposeful movement
  • +1 restless: anxious/apprehensive
  • 0 alert and calm
  • -1 drowsy: >10 secs awake with eye contact to voice
  • -2 light sedation: <10 secs awake with eye contact to voice
  • -3 moderate sedation: no eye contact but any movement to voice
  • -2 deep sedation: no response to voice but any movement to physical stimuli
  • -1 unarousable: no response to voice or physical stimulation
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Describe critical illness myopathy

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  • Evolving myopathy in an ICU setting where pts are typically exposed to high dose steroids with or w/o prolonged neuromuscular blockade
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Who is prone to develop critical illness myopathy (CIM)

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  • pts with systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) and multiorgan dysfunction w/respiratory insufficiency
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Risk factors for critical illness myopathy

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  • Severity of illness and prolonged ICU length of stay
  • Sepsis, SIRS
  • Multi-organ failure
  • Female sex
  • Malnutrition, ionic abnormalities
  • Low serum albumin, parental nutrition, vasopressor catecholamine support
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Findings of a physical exam for critical illness myopathy

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  • Diffuse symmetric proximal muscle weakness (neck flexors and respiratory muscles)
  • Flaccid tone
  • NO sensory involvement
  • Facial weakness should raise concern for other neurologic disorders as it is rare for CIM
  • Normal/reduced DTRs
  • Normal/mildly elevated creatinine kinase (CK)
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What are the 4 levels in the American Academy of Critical Care Nursing (AACN) mobility protocol

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  • (1) Elevated supine
  • (2) Sitting EOB
  • (3) Sitting in chair
  • (4) Ambulation
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Signs and symptoms of respiratory disturbance in acidosis and alkalosis

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  • Acidosis: hypercapnia, visual disturbances, drowsiness, V-fib, depressed tendon reflexes
  • Alkalosis: hypocapnia, lightheadedness, tetany, convulsions, numbness/tingling of digits
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Signs and symptoms of metabolic disturbance in acidosis and alkalosis

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  • Acidosis: hyperventilation, coma, stupor (near unconsciousness), deep respirations, mental dullness
  • Alkalosis: depressed respirations, dizziness, tetany, convulsions, hypokalemia, mental confusion, numbness/tingling of digits
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Patients who are on ________________ typically require continuous blood pressure management

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  • vasoactive drips
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An arterial line is most commonly inserted through the _________ artery, but can also be inserted through the _________ artery

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  • Radial
  • Femoral
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Mean arterial pressure (MAP) can be an important indicator of hemodynamic tolerance and should be at least

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  • 60 mmHg
  • Typically 70-110 mmHg
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The transducer for an arterial line should be positioned at the level of the ______________ to assure accurate pressure values

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  • Right atrium
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Implications if an arterial line transducer in placed too high versus too low

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  • If transducer is too low: blood pressure will read higher
  • If transducer is too high: blood pressure will read lower
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What should you do if an arterial line is dislodged accidentally

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  • Apply pressure immediately & notify nursing staff
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Inaccuracies in the pulse oximetry readings may be seen in

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  • Low perfusion states (low cardiac output, vasoconstriction, & hypothermia)
  • Anemia
  • Abnormal Hb
  • Jaundice
  • Arrhythmias, including atrial fibrillation
  • Intravascular dyes such as methylene blue
  • Dark nail polish
  • Fluorescent light
  • Motion artifact
  • Dark skin pigmentation
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ECG indications of declining cardiac status
- ST changes: elevation or depression - Onset/increase/change of foci of premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) - Onset of ventricular tachycardia or fibrillation - Onset of arterial flutter or fibrillation - Progression of heart block - Loss of pacer spike
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Describe a temporary pacemaker
- Epicardial: inserted during surgery - External transcutaneous: big patch over chest/back attached to defibrillator - Transvenous: electrodes to RA, RV for bradycardia - If dislodged call for help immediately & start CPR if systole occurs
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The central line is a central venous catheter inserted most commonly through the __________ or __________ vein; however, the femoral access may also be used if the need arises.
- Subclavian or Jugular vein
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The catheter is placed by a physician and is advanced to rest in the proximal __________ vena cava. The central venous catheter allows for direct and continuous monitoring of ___________ venous pressure (CVP) or _______ atrial pressure (RAP) to assess cardiac function and intravascular fluid status.
- Superior - Central - Right
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What can a central line be used for
- Medication or fluid administration - Blood sampling - Emergency placement of a temporary pacemaker
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What is used for interventions requiring a prolonged placement of a central line
- Peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC or PIC line) or a tunneled catheter
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What peripheral veins is a PIC line inserted into and advanced through increasingly larger veins toward the heart until the tip rests in the ________________________
- Cephalic, basilic, or brachial vein insertion - Advanced to the distal superior vena cava
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Define a tunneled catheters
- Long term catheter that aer tunneled under the skin before entering a central vein
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Tunneled catheters rarer associated with a ________ rate of infections
- Lesser
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In addition, the cuff around the tunneled catheter causes fibrin and collagen deposition under the skin that provides stability and provides a second internal ________________________
- Barrier against infection
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Risks associated during insertion of central venous access
- Pneumothorax - Bleeding - Arrhythmias - Arterial entry
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Delayed risks associated with central venous access
- Infection - Catheter fracture - Catheter dislodgment - Catheter occlusion - Air in the catheter
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A pulmonary artery catheter (Swan-Ganz) allows monitoring of
- Direct measurement of Right Atrial Pressure (RAP) - Direct measurement of pulmonary arterial pressure (PAP) and pulmonary capillary wedge pressure (PCWP) - Indirect measurement of left atrial pressure (LAP) - Determination of mixed venous oxygen saturation (SvO2) and cardiac output (CO) - Calculation of systemic and pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR) - Pacing of the atrium and ventricles
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What structures does a pulmonary artery catheter (Swan-Ganz) pass through
- Central venous access point - Vena cava - Right atrium - Right atrioventricular (tricuspid) valve - Right ventricle - Pulmonary valve - Pulmonary artery
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What are pulmonary capillary wedge pressures monitored
- Assess severity of left ventricular failure - Assess mitral and aortic valve dysfunction - Assess and treat pulmonary edema (PCWP >20 mm Hg) - Assess pulmonary hypertension - Assess and treat hypovolemic state
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Presence of a pulmonary artery catheter (Swan-Ganz) is not a contraindication to mobilization (True/False)
- True
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Complications of insertion and dislodgement of the Swan-Ganz catheter include
- Malignant arrhythmias - Pulmonary artery rupture - Pulmonary valve tear - Infection
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Activities that may increase ICP (intracranial pressure)
- Isometric exercise - Valsalva maneuver - Extreme hip flexion - Lateral neck flexion - Coughing - Prone position - Head position below 15 degrees horizontal (ideal position for venous drainage: HOB >30 degrees) - Occlusion of the tube - Pain
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Describe ventriculostomy/EVD
- Measures ICP & drains cerebrospinal fluid - Indicator line/light must line up with the external auditory meatus - Mobility is safe - Ensure secure connection prior to mobility - Goal is ICP <20 mmHg - Must be clamped by RN prior to mobility - Elevate head of bed to 30º after placement and attach EVD CSF collection system to a pole near the head end of the bed - LIFE THREATENING if dislodged
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Contraindications to mobilizing with EVD
- hemodynamic instability - active bleeding or angioedema - heart rate greater than 120 bpm - ICP higher than 25 mm Hg or as deemed unstable by the treating NSICU/neurosurgery team - a cerebral perfusion pressure lower than 50 mm Hg - resting heart rate of 50% age-predicted maximum or less - systolic blood pressure lower than 90 or higher than 180, diastolic blood pressure higher than 105 - peripheral oxygen saturation of 90% or less - marked diaphoresis, facial pallor, intense anxious or painful facial expression (especially in patients who were aphasic) - active bleeding from lines, catheters, or wounds
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Describe a lumbar drain
- Small flexible tube that is placed in the lumbar spine - Drains some of the CSF that fills the ventricles of the brain & surrounds the brain and spinal cord - Draining CSF for a few days is helpful in determining if the pt will benefit from a shunt - Drain must be CLAMPED prior to mobilizing
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Describe a urinary catheter
- Collects urine - Keep collection bag below bladder - Ensure catheter is secure
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Types of urinary catheters
- Condom: frequently fall off, ask nursing staff to reapply - External: connected to suction, remove prior to mobility - Foley and suprapubic if dislodged call RN immediately as they are secured with balloon in bladder
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Describe fecal management systems
- Typically used in pts with excessive loose stools in order to protect skin - Avoid shearing with transfers - Held in place with balloon in rectum - If dislodged notify RN
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Descrive Gastrointestinal (GI) tubes
- Drain GI contents or administer internal feedings & medication - Inserted in nose, mouth, or abdomen - Shot or long term use - Turn OFF feeding if HOB is <30º - If dislodged immediately alert RN
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What are the different types of GI tubes
- NG: nose to stomach - ND: nose to duodenum - NJ: nose to jejunum - Gastric tube (G-tube): directly inserted into stomach - GJ: gastric to jejunum - PEG: percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (flexible feeding tube is placed through the abdominal wall & into the stomach) - Jejunal (J-tube): inserted directly into jejunum
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Describe surgical drains
- Placed during surgery to drain pus, blood, or other fluids - Active vs passive drain, closed system: vacuum vs nonvacuum - Open system - Ensure drains are secure prior to mobility - If dislodged cover area with hand, apply pressure, and call RN immediately
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Describe a wound VAC
- Type of closed active drainage system used foe wounds - Vacuum assisted closure (VAC) of a wound - Negative pressure wound therapy to promote healing in acute/chronic wounds - Commonly used on skin flaps/grafts, ulcers after debridement, and surgical closings
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Reasons for insertion of a chest tube
- Thoracotomy - Pleural effusion - Pneumothorax, hemothorax, or chylothorax - empyema - Chemical pleurodesis
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Describe the purpose of a chest tube
- Used to remove and prevent the reentry of air or fluid from the pleural or mediastinal space & provide negative intrapleural pressure
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Presence of a chest tube is NOT a contraindication to mobilization (True/False)
- True
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For effective mobilization with pts with chest tubes you need to
- Ensure that the pt is premeditated for pain - Always keep chest tube drainage system below the chest level - Check for air leaks - Always discuss with doctor or nurse before disconnecting suction - A portable suction device may be used when indicated - Changes in the quantity & quality of exudates should be noted by the PT before, during, & after changes in position & therapeutic interventions - After chest tube removed hold therapy until X-ray rules out pneumothorax
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Individual with at least 2 of the following indicates strong consideration for ICU admission due to organ dysfunction (sepsis)
- RR >22 breaths/minute - Change in mental status - SBP <100 mmHg
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Reasons to stop PT intervention with acute coronary syndrome/MI patients
- Unable to comfortably speak - RR >40 breaths/minute - Onset of S3 heart sound - HR decreased >10 bpm - SBP decreased >10 mmHg - MAP increased >10 mmHg - CVP decrease/increase >6 mmHg - SpO2 <90% or a decrease ≥4% - New onset or worsening of cardiac dysrhythmia - Return of pre-MI angina like pain
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Common indications for vasopressors
- Shock (septic, cariogenic, anaphylactic) - Heart failure
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Positive inotropes
- Beta Agonists - Cardiac Glycosides - Dobutamine
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Neuromuscular blocking agents
- Nimbex - Rocuronium
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General anesthetics
- Propofol - Ketamine

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