, Which adaptive equipment would be most appropriate to use for a severely contracted patient
who is unable to bear weight when transferring from bed to chair
Patient Lift example hoyer
What lab values are expected to be in a patient with end stage renal disease on hemodialysis
BUN 32, CREATNINE 8.32
Your 85 year old patient with atrial fibrillation fell at home 3 days ago. You notice she has been
having several episodes of acute confusion since being admitted to your unit. What is the most
important order you should anticipate from the provider? You're?
Hold wayfaring (coumadin) for the next 48 hours
Your new admission presents with a cough, unintentional weight loss, frequent knot sweats, and
bloody sputum. What type of isolation precautions should you initiate, if any?
Airborne precautions
Upon entering your patient's room you note that they are having a seizure. What is your 1st
action?
Position the patient on their side to maintain the airway
You find your coworker looking through your patient's medical record.. She States how is Mr.
Smith doing? He is my best friend's dad. We are so worried about him. What is the best course of
action?
Tell her you cannot give her information and report her actions to your manager.
Your male patient complaints of discomfort while inflating the balloon during insertion of a
endwelling urinary catheter. What would be the most appropriate action?
Deflate the balloon, advance the catheter further, then reinflate the balloon.
Your patient takes regular insulin and NPH twice A-day for glucose control. What times should
the patient be taught to be alert for signs of hypoglycemia?
Is late afternoon and early morning
What is a proton pump inhibitor, such as pantoprazole (protonix) used for?
Reduce gastric acid secretion
who is unable to bear weight when transferring from bed to chair
Patient Lift example hoyer
What lab values are expected to be in a patient with end stage renal disease on hemodialysis
BUN 32, CREATNINE 8.32
Your 85 year old patient with atrial fibrillation fell at home 3 days ago. You notice she has been
having several episodes of acute confusion since being admitted to your unit. What is the most
important order you should anticipate from the provider? You're?
Hold wayfaring (coumadin) for the next 48 hours
Your new admission presents with a cough, unintentional weight loss, frequent knot sweats, and
bloody sputum. What type of isolation precautions should you initiate, if any?
Airborne precautions
Upon entering your patient's room you note that they are having a seizure. What is your 1st
action?
Position the patient on their side to maintain the airway
You find your coworker looking through your patient's medical record.. She States how is Mr.
Smith doing? He is my best friend's dad. We are so worried about him. What is the best course of
action?
Tell her you cannot give her information and report her actions to your manager.
Your male patient complaints of discomfort while inflating the balloon during insertion of a
endwelling urinary catheter. What would be the most appropriate action?
Deflate the balloon, advance the catheter further, then reinflate the balloon.
Your patient takes regular insulin and NPH twice A-day for glucose control. What times should
the patient be taught to be alert for signs of hypoglycemia?
Is late afternoon and early morning
What is a proton pump inhibitor, such as pantoprazole (protonix) used for?
Reduce gastric acid secretion
