Ip Flashcards
(29 cards)
What is the best position immediately after major abdominal surgery?
Supine position
What document is crucial for a patient’s follow-up on discharge?
Discharge summary
True or False: During inter-departmental transfers, a referral letter should be given to the patient.
True
True or False: A patient with fever can be prescribed a specific drug to be administered when necessary (PRN).
True
True or False: Fecal impaction presents like constipation.
True
True or False: Pain in the right upper quadrant of the abdominal cavity is likely to involve the liver.
True
State four benefits of documentation in a hospital setup.
- Improves communication among healthcare providers.
- Enhances patient safety.
- Facilitates continuity of care.
- Supports legal protection.
Explain the differences between core and surface body temperature.
Core body temperature is the temperature of the internal organs, while surface body temperature is the temperature of the skin and outer tissues.
State the four stages of pressure sore development.
- Stage I: Non-blanchable erythema of intact skin.
- Stage II: Partial thickness skin loss.
- Stage III: Full thickness skin loss.
- Stage IV: Full thickness tissue loss.
List any four bed appliances.
- Divided bed.
- Cardiac bed.
- Amputation bed.
- Adjustable bed.
State three types of equipment used in serving patients in elimination.
- Bedpan.
- Urinal.
- Commode.
State two sources of data.
- Patient records.
- Clinical observations.
State three indications of patient admission.
- Severe abdominal pain.
- Need for further management.
- Requirement for specialized care.
State three areas that will be assessed in the patient in preparation for the admission process.
- Medical history.
- Vital signs.
- Physical examination.
What is the best position immediately after major abdominal surgery?
Supine position
What document is crucial for a patient’s follow-up on discharge?
Discharge summary
True or False: During inter-departmental transfers, a referral letter should be given to the patient.
True
True or False: A patient with fever can be prescribed a specific drug to be administered when necessary (PRN).
True
True or False: Fecal impaction presents like constipation.
True
True or False: Pain in the right upper quadrant of the abdominal cavity is likely to involve the liver.
True
State four benefits of documentation in a hospital setup.
- Improves communication among healthcare providers.
- Enhances patient safety.
- Facilitates continuity of care.
- Supports legal protection.
Explain the differences between core and surface body temperature.
Core body temperature is the temperature of the internal organs, while surface body temperature is the temperature of the skin and outer tissues.
State the four stages of pressure sore development.
- Stage I: Non-blanchable erythema of intact skin.
- Stage II: Partial thickness skin loss.
- Stage III: Full thickness skin loss.
- Stage IV: Full thickness tissue loss.
List any four bed appliances.
- Divided bed.
- Cardiac bed.
- Amputation bed.
- Adjustable bed.
