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1
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LPN delegations

A
Meds xcpt IV
Suture removal
Insertion of NGT
Removal catheter
Wound dressing
2
Q

UAP

A
Hygiene
Occult blood test
Specimen collection 
Soapsuds enema
Fingerstick geria
Ambulation 
Pulse ox
3
Q

Multigated axial scan (MUGA Scan)

A
✔️ filling capacity of left ventricle
Persantine stress test
Thallium scan / heart scan
Measure viability of heart walls
X for pts with recent heart attack
4
Q

Durogesic patch
Fentanyl patch
Narcotic patch

A
For chronic pain that last for 3-7 days
Apply to flat non irritated skin like chest flank upper arm or back
Can be worn during bath
Overdose: DOB
Antidote: naloxone
5
Q

Garamycin S/E

A
Ototoxicity
Nephrotoxicity
Hypomagnesemia
Muscular paralysis
Hypersensitivity
6
Q

Cleft palate

A
Large nipple
Stimulate sucking
Swallow
Rest
Burp frequently
7
Q

Bed pan

D&D

A
Lower the bed
Lift buttocks 
Slide bedpan towards client
Promote privacy
Label specimen
8
Q

Allen’s test

A
Locate radial and ulnar artery
Close hand
Obstruct blood flow
Open hand and observe for paleness
Release ulnar artery
Observe flushing
9
Q

Blood transfusion reaction

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Hemolytic reaction
Allergic reaction
Circulatory overload
Septicemia
Fe overload
Hypocalcemia (give Ca Gluconate)
Disease transmission
Hyperkalemia
Citrate intoxication
10
Q

Cancer rank accdg. to

MORBIDITY

A

Breast
Prostate
Lung
Colon

11
Q

Disseminated intravascular coagulation

A
Brusing
Purpura
Occult blood
⬇️fibrinogen
⬇️platelet
⬆️Hct
⬆️ PT/ PTT
Complication: renal failure
12
Q

Airborne precaution

A

Measles
TB
Varicella (chicken pox)

13
Q

Neutropenic/Protective precaution

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Blood dycrasias
Aplastic anemia (pancytopenia - bone marrow ⬇️)
Leukemia
Major burns (>50%)
Organ transplant
AIDS
Multiple Myeloma
Prolonged steroid therapy (>6monrhs) - cushing like symptoms
14
Q

Steroid therapy
(Lone/sone)
IGOTCHA

A
Insomnia ( give steroid in AM PC)
Immunosuppression 
Gastric upset (r/f PUD)
Osteoporosis (r/f fracture)
Tachycardia
Cushing's
Hirsutusm/ Virilism

Do not abruptly stop
R/f addisonian crisis if not tapered

15
Q

Glaucoma

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Blurred vision
Lights with halos
Decreased peripheral vision
Pain (close angled)
Headache
Miotics
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
Avoid heavy lifting

DOC
Open: Acetazolamide
Timolol
Close: Miotics