Remove restraints and asses client every __ hours - 2 hours
Where should restraints be tied to keep them stable and in place? - On the bed frame
Fire safety
R
A
C
E - Rescue: Protect and evacuate clients in immediate danger
Alarm: Activate the alarm and report the fire
Contain: Close doors or windows
Extinguish: Use correct fire extinguisher to eliminate the fire
Fire extinguisher use
P
A
S
S - Pull
Aim Squeeze
Sweep
Class A fire extinguisher is used for? (4) - 1. Paper
2. Wood
3. Cloth
4. Trash
Class B fire extinguisher is used for? (2) - 1. Flammable liquids
2. Flammable gas
Class C fire extinguisher is used for? - Electrical fires
When dealing with radiation, a nurse should wear this to record radiation exposure - Radiation badge
Semi-Fowler's position - Head of bed elevated 30 degrees
Fowler's position - Head of bed elevated to 45-60 degrees
High Fowler's position - Head of bed elevated to 90 degrees
Indications for Semi-Fowler's position (6) - 1. Gastric feedings
2. Head injury
3. Post-op cranial surgery
4. Increased ICP
5. Respiratory illness
6. Post-op cataract removal
Indications for Fowler's position (4) - 1. Post-op abdominal surgery
2. Bleeding esophageal varices
3. Post-op thyroidectomy
4. Cataract removal
Indication for High-Fowler's position (5) - 1. Emphysema
2. Pneumothorax
3. Feeding
4. Hiatal hernia
5. Insertion of NG tube
Indications for Supine position (1) - 1. Spinal cord injury (no pillow)
Indications for Prone position (3) - 1. Post lumbar puncture 6-12 hours
2. Post myelogram 12-24 hours
3. Post-op tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
Where should restraints be tied to keep them stable and in place? - On the bed frame
Fire safety
R
A
C
E - Rescue: Protect and evacuate clients in immediate danger
Alarm: Activate the alarm and report the fire
Contain: Close doors or windows
Extinguish: Use correct fire extinguisher to eliminate the fire
Fire extinguisher use
P
A
S
S - Pull
Aim Squeeze
Sweep
Class A fire extinguisher is used for? (4) - 1. Paper
2. Wood
3. Cloth
4. Trash
Class B fire extinguisher is used for? (2) - 1. Flammable liquids
2. Flammable gas
Class C fire extinguisher is used for? - Electrical fires
When dealing with radiation, a nurse should wear this to record radiation exposure - Radiation badge
Semi-Fowler's position - Head of bed elevated 30 degrees
Fowler's position - Head of bed elevated to 45-60 degrees
High Fowler's position - Head of bed elevated to 90 degrees
Indications for Semi-Fowler's position (6) - 1. Gastric feedings
2. Head injury
3. Post-op cranial surgery
4. Increased ICP
5. Respiratory illness
6. Post-op cataract removal
Indications for Fowler's position (4) - 1. Post-op abdominal surgery
2. Bleeding esophageal varices
3. Post-op thyroidectomy
4. Cataract removal
Indication for High-Fowler's position (5) - 1. Emphysema
2. Pneumothorax
3. Feeding
4. Hiatal hernia
5. Insertion of NG tube
Indications for Supine position (1) - 1. Spinal cord injury (no pillow)
Indications for Prone position (3) - 1. Post lumbar puncture 6-12 hours
2. Post myelogram 12-24 hours
3. Post-op tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
