Milestone Exam 1 Fundamentals, Milestone Exam 1 Health Assessment, Milestone Exam 1 Pharmacology

Milestone Exam 1 Fundamentals, Milestone Exam 1 Health Assessment, Milestone Exam 1 Pharmacology Eye drop admin -Procedure--Administer medication safely and appropriately, -Avoid cornea, -Never touch eye or eye lid with administration device, -Pressure to lacrimal duct after giving medications, -Inner to outer canthus Enema Patient Preparation -Procedure--Explain the purpose -A reclining position for enema administration -Specifically left side-lying with the upper thigh pulled toward the abdomen if possible, or the knee-chest position -If the patient has a respiratory disorder or is having difficulty breathing, elevate the head of the bed slightly. -Avoid Fowler's position because the solution will remain in the rectum and expulsion will occur rapidly, resulting in minimal cleansing. -Some patients think the solution should be expelled as soon as possible. Reinforce the need to retain the solution to achieve the desired results. Residual Urine -Procedure-urine that remains in the bladder after voiding Ambulation Tolerance -Procedure-The ability to the act, action, or an instance of moving about or walking Wheelchair Transfer CVA -Procedure-Bedside to Wheelchair 1) Support pt.'s weakest side 2) Turn pt. to a decubitus position 3) Place one arm under neck & other over the legs 4) "Swoop" pt. into sitting position 5) Straddle pt.'s legs 6) Put hands on pt.'s hips