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Order of pt coming to ED having sickle cell attack - Answer- Labs, IV, O2, Pain meds
How to remove soiled gown from pt with IV - Answer- Uninvolved arm first
How to collect urine from Foley catheter - Answer- Swab port with anti-septic swab,
insert needle, aspirate 3-5 mls of urine into syringe
How to educate pt on TED hose - Answer- Remove before showers and apply fresh
ones after
Insulin that can be given IV - Answer- Regular (Humulin R, Novolin R)
Educate pt on when to take fosomax - Answer- 30 mins prior to any food/meds
Nurses goal for a pt who's prior addiction to pain pills - Answer- Given on a schedule
dose
Pt is concerned he will pass schizophrenia to his children - Answer- The risk of getting
schizophrenia is low. And most people with a close relative with the condition will not
develop it
Pt 2 days PO- incision is red, crusty around edges-what do you do - Answer-
What pt with gastric ulcer can't eat - Answer- Coffee
Re-educate UAP on with situation - Answer- Using a automatic BP cuff with a shivering
pt with a history of an irregular heart rate
Best food for burn pt - Answer- Protein shake
Food that gives you gas - Answer-
How to tell a pt is hard of hearing - Answer- The client respond inappropriately to
questions
Pt is responding to treating - Answer- pH: 7.38
PCO2: 40mm
PO2: 88