Set 1 Flashcards
(100 cards)
Nursing Process
ADPIE Assessment Diagnosis Planning Implement/Interventions Evaluation
Establishing goals is part of which phase of the nursing process
Planning
Normal Calcium levels lab values
8-10
Normal Protein levels lab values
6.4-8.3
Foods with protein
Meat, eggs, milk, cheese
Bioavailability
How much drug is available in the body after absorption
Brand names and generic drugs
Bioequivalent, however they can have some different inert ingredients causing differing effects. Get approved from healthcare provider before using!
Feeding tube feed after surgery
Usually not initiated until BS are present which is around 24 hours after placement
May infuse water at a slow rate 2 hours after but only with order from HCP
Serosanguinous drainage
Pale, Red watery
Sanguinous drainage
Bright red. Indicates active bleeding
Purulent drainage
Thick, yellow, green, tan or brown
Almost always sign of infection
Serous drainage
Clear, watery, plasma
Oz to mL
1 oz = 30 mL
Correct order of assessment
Inspect, auscultate, percuss, palpate
Correct position to auscultate BS
Which quadrant do you begin with
Supine
RLQ
Normal bowel sounds
Hypoactive BS
5-35 sounds heard per minute
Heard after 3 min
Paralytic Ileus
Intestinal blockage… absence of BS
Upper GI series
Swallow Barium, Then X-rays are taken of esophagus, stomach and duodenum
Lower GI series
Barium inserted through the rectum, xrays are taken at different angles of the colon
Laxatives MOA
Soften the stool and stimulate rectal mucosa to produce soft or liquid stool
Rectal tube
Used to remove gas or liquified stool
Radiographic examination
Used to determine presence of fecal impaction
Vagal nerve stimulation
Can decrease pulse
Verbal orders
Verbal prescriptions must be signed within 24 hours