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ATI PN Med Surg Key concepts Review
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Better peripheral perfusion? - Elevate veins, D-Angle Arteries Airborne precautions protective equip - private room, neg pressure with 6-12 air exchanges/hr mask & respirator N95 for TB;measles, chic... kenpox (varicella) Herpes zoster/shingles TB Droplet precautions - spiderman! sepsis, scarlet fever, streptococcal pharyngitis, parvovirus, pneumonia, pertussis, influenza, diptheria, epiglottitis, rubella, mumps, meningitis, mycoplasma or meningeal pneumonia, adeNovirus (Private room and mask) Contact precautions - Protect visitors & caregivers when 3 ft of the pt. Multidrug-resistant organisms RSV, Shigella, Wound infections, Herpes simplex, Impetigo, Scabies, Enteric diseases caused by micro-organisms (C diff), Gloves and gowns worn by the caregivers and visitors Disposal of infectious dressing material into a single, nonporous bag without touching the outside of the bag PMGG= Private room/ share same illness, mask, gown and gloves Skin infections- *VCHIPS* - Varicella zoster Cutaneous diptheria Herpes simplez Impetigo Peduculosis Scabies Air or Pulmonary Embolism - S/S chest pain, dyspnea, tachycardia, pale/cyanotic, sense of impending doom. Tube feeding with decreased LOC - Pt on Right side (promotes emptying of the stomach) Head of bed elevated (prevent aspiration) After lumbar puncture - pt is flat SUPINE (prevent headache and leaking of CSF) After Cataract surgery - pt sleep on UNAFFECTED side with a night shield for *1-4 weeks* After Thyroidectomy - low or semi-fowler's position, support head, neck and shoulders. After total hip replacement - don't sleep on side of surgery, don't flex hip more than 45-60 degress, don't elevate Head Of Bed more than 45 degrees. Maintain hip abduction by separating thighs with pillows. To prevent dumping syndrome - (post operative ulcer/stomach surgeries) eat in reclining position. Lie down after meals for 20-30 min. also restrict fluids during meals, low CHO and fiber diet. small, frequent meals. AKA (above knee amputation) - elevate for first 24 hours on pillow. position prone daily to maintain hip extension. BKA (below knee amputation) - foot of bed elevated for first 24 hours. position prone to provide hip extension. administration of enema - pt should be left side lying (Sim's) with knee flexed. [Show More]
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