The causes of burns include: - ANSWER extreme heat, chemicals, radiation,
electricity, hot liquids, and strong chemicals
The urinary system is responsible for... - ANSWER cleansing the blood of waste
products, regulating the normal balance of water and electrolytes, and storing and
excreting urine.
When should you medicate a client before ambulating - ANSWER 15 mins prior
What type of burn involves damage to the dermis? - ANSWER second degree/deep
partial thickness/superficial partial thickness
What is shearing? - ANSWER Superficial layers of tissues are pulled and stretched.
Rubbing and friction causes skin to move one way and bone to stay.
Kidney's manufacture how much urine in 24 hours - ANSWER 1-1.5ml
What is the capacity of the bladder? - ANSWER 1,000-1,800ml
Ureter anatomy - ANSWER Small tube about 25cm long; is carried urine from the
renal pelvis to the bladder
Imaging procedures confirm and determine the severity of a... - ANSWER fracture
Plaster cast care - ANSWER the edges of the plaster cast tend to crumble, with bits
of plaster dropping inside the cast causing the patient discomfort and skin irritation.
This can be prevented by covering the rims of the cast with stockinette or applying
tape in a "petal" fashion
Plaster cast teaching - ANSWER hold the limb with the palm of your hand while the
cast is damp. use the palms of your hands on the flat surface of the extended fingers
when touching the plaster cast because fingertips can sink into the damp plaster cast
and make impressions through the cast that rub against the skin causing pressure
sores
The causes for most auto immune disease are known - ANSWER false
What type of burn results in complete skin loss, including the underlying fat layer? -
ANSWER third degree/full thickness
What is the diet for a patient with burns? - ANSWER protein, water, vitamin C and
zinc
What is used to estimate the amount of the body that is burned? - ANSWER rule of
nine
, What does ABC stand for? - ANSWER airway, breathing, circulation
What is the proper PPE to use for MRSA? - ANSWER mask, gown, and gloves
The tearing of ligaments that occurs at a joint is called... - ANSWER sprain
The semi-Fowler's position is what degree - ANSWER 30-60
Post-op client teaching/interventions - ANSWER set a schedule for vital signs, I&O
measurement, directions for repositioning, coughing and deep-breathing
What is the prone position? - ANSWER lying face down
What do we use to prioritize care? - ANSWER ABC
What is the knee-chest position? - ANSWER patient puts butt in the air while on
their knees and head between the arms. (like childs pose)
What is the side-lying or lateral position? - ANSWER lay on the side to relive bony
prominences
What type of fluid do we use to clean eyes and ears? - ANSWER tepid water
1mL = ?oz - ANSWER 30
What is the dorsal lithotomy position - ANSWER the patient is in the supine position
with legs raised and abducted by stirrups
What is therapeutic communication? - ANSWER verbal and nonverbal
communication techniques that encourage patients to express their feelings and to
achieve a positive relationship.
What is vertigo? - ANSWER spinning sensation
What is Sims position? - ANSWER It is performed by having a patient lie on their left
side, left hip and lower extremity straight, and right hip and knee bent.
What is Meniere's disease? - ANSWER inner ear disorder that causes vertigo from
excessive fluid
What is ototoxicity? - ANSWER damage to the hearing or balance functions of the
ear by drugs or chemicals.
What are the signs of ototoxicity? - ANSWER ringing in ears, loss of low-frequency
hearing, headache, nausea, unsteadiness, vertigo.
What position involves the palms faced down? - ANSWER pronation