NCLEX study information Flashcards
1
Q
What is a normal PTT
A
30 seconds
2
Q
What is a normal PTT for someone on heparin or other anticoagulants
A
2-3x longer
45-80 seconds
3
Q
anticholinergic side effects
A
can't see can't pee no stool no drool (dilated pupils, urinary retention, constipation, dry cotton mouth)
4
Q
can’t feel ___ ____ when a pt is in Ventricular ___
A
carotid artery
ventricular fibrillation
5
Q
five rights of delegation
A
task circumstance person direction supervision
6
Q
RN scope of practice
A
unstable clients assessments initiate care plans teaching blood products and Rhogam IV fluids and IVP meds
7
Q
LPN scope of practice
A
stable clients treatments dressing clean and sterile procedures reinforce teaching gather date contribute to care plana administer IV piggyback monitor IV flow rate monitor the transfusion of blood
8
Q
IV therapy LPN nursing responsibilities
A
calculate rate
monitor infusion/infusion control device
inspect, monitor site for swelling, pain, temp, color
discontinue IV
administer IV piggyback (secondary) meds (premixed from the pharmacy)
9
Q
delegation to the AP
A
stable patients obtain VS, gather data provide hygiene care feeding, positioning, ROM limited non-sterile procedures
