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ADPIE Correct Answers Assess, diagnose, Plan,
Implementation, evaluation
aldrete scoring system Correct Answers measured recovery in
PACU
-vitals must be stable
-activity, respirations, consciousness, blood circulation, color
approximated Correct Answers wound edges brought together
attributes of health care quality Correct Answers safe,
effective, timely, patient-centered, efficient, equitable
braden scale Correct Answers indicates risk for pressure ulcers
-based on sensory perception, moisture, activity, mobility,
nutrition, and friction and shear
-adults scoring less than an 18 of 23 points are at risk.
capillary closing pressure Correct Answers 12-32 mm Hg
circulating nurse Correct Answers - coordinate and oversee
patients nursing care in the OR. Gathers all equipment, greets
patient, assists anesthesia provider, by positioning patient and
providing cricoid pressure when necessary. Drapes and cleans
skin. Protects the patient's privacy
• Ensures the patient's safety
• Monitors traffic in the room
• Assesses the amount of urine and blood loss
, • Reports findings to the surgeon and anesthesia provider
• Ensures that the surgical team maintains sterile technique and a
sterile field
• Anticipates the patient's and surgical team's needs, providing
supplies and equipment
• Communicates information about the patient's status to family
members during long or unique procedures
• Documents care, events, interventions, and findings
-counts all sponges and sharps
-sponges are counted before the procedure, during the procedure
as items are added, or when personnel are relieved from that
assignment, at the closure of the first layer of surgical wounds,
and before complete skin closure
computer science Correct Answers branch of engineering that
studies computation and computer technology hardware and
software as well as the theoretical foundations of information
and computation techniques
Contraindications of heat versus cold therapy. Correct Answers
heat can increase inflammation, cold therapy can decrease blood
flow and slow wound healing
CRE Correct Answers found in GI tract and has high level of
antibiotic resistance because of an enzyme that can break down
antibiotics
CRNA Correct Answers certified registered nurse anesthetist
debridement Correct Answers the removal of necrotic tissue