Solutions
bandage type: circular Correct Answers anchors bandage at first
and final turn, ex: wrapped right around the forehead
bandage type: figure eight Correct Answers wraps up and
down, ex: ankle and elbow
bandage type: recurrent Correct Answers 2 circular turns, wrap
over head, and secure around again
bandage type: spiral Correct Answers each turn overlaps the
other going upwards, ex: wrist and bicep
bandage type: spiral reverse Correct Answers each turn
overlaps the other and twists upon itself for each turn (used for
cone shaped body part) ex: calf
how is a pt that is a high fall risk indicated on a chart Correct
Answers falling star sticker
how much sputum is to be collected Correct Answers 5-10mL
how much urine is to be collected through the catheter when
retrieving a sample Correct Answers 5-10mm
how often should bandages be removed and reapplied Correct
Answers once every 8 hours
,how often should pt's be repositioned Correct Answers every 1-
2hrs
how often should restraints be removed Correct Answers 10
minutes every 2hrs for toileting, skin checks, and ROM
activities
how often should ROM exercises be completed Correct Answers
once in the morning and and at least two more times later in the
day
(3-4x per day overall)
how often should the safe pt handling checklist be completed
Correct Answers every 24 hrs
how should pt's be assessed for skin conditon and repositioning
Correct Answers using the braden scale from WH
how should the eyes be washed Correct Answers medial to
lateral sides
how should the pt be bathed in bed Correct Answers - head to
toe (cleanest to dirtiest)
- rinse cloth in between areas
- long strokes
how should the pt be positioned after eating Correct Answers
HOB 20-45 degrees after meal for at least 15-30mins
, if a 24hr urine sample must be collected, what must happen prior
to the start of collection Correct Answers get pt to void first
(first one does not get collected)
- have them drink a glass of water
- if pt is catheterized, ensure clamp is applied before
withdrawing sample
principle of surgical asepsis: "when in doubt, throw it out"
Correct Answers if you are unsure of any materials sterility;
automatically assume they are contaminated
principle of surgical asepsis: contamination Correct Answers
aka unsterile
can be caused by punctures or tears
principle of surgical asepsis: gravity Correct Answers fluid
flowing down forceps will contaminate the sterile field
principle of surgical asepsis: height Correct Answers keeping
all tools and hands above waist level (anything below waist level
is considered out of sight and unsterile
principle of surgical asepsis: movement contamination Correct
Answers things like; talking, sneezing, laughing, and coughing
can all contaminate the sterile field
principle of surgical asepsis: sterile on sterile Correct Answers
only sterile objects from the same region can come in contact
with each other