QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ What is a PCA pump? Answer: patient controlled analgesic - delivers
set amount of pain reliever with push of a button
◉ Proscar. Answer: -urinary retention medication for enlarged prostate.
-shouldn't be used be handled by women at childbearing years.
-could cause hair loss
◉ Syphilis. Answer: bacterial infections usually spread through sexual
contact.
-could cause infertility
◉ What is TURP? Answer: Trans-Urethral Resection of the Prostate
◉ What is a CBI? Answer: Continuous Bladder Irrigation:
-usually a 3 way cath. flushed with normal saline.
◉ Herpes II. Answer: genital herpes- happens on the mouth, anus,
and/or genitals
, ◉ bereavement coordinator. Answer: provides consoling services to
someone who has experienced death close to them.
◉ Advanced Directives. Answer: living will
-legal document in which a person specifics what actions should be
taken for their health.
◉ Hospice. Answer: -funded by the state
-never receive a bill
-to qualify- the patient has less than 6 months to live
-the family must be willing to participate
-the patient must desire the service
◉ Coumadin. Answer: -reversal is Vit. K
-normal NIR is 2-3
-usually taken in the evening
◉ Spiritual coordinator. Answer: provide spiritual and emotional
concealing
◉ Pre op information. Answer: -explaining procedure