random/routine/urinalysis/R&M
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collected by=clean voided/from catheter, if testing for protein void first in
morning preferred, should be examined asap after collected
med admin
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requires knowledge, skills, attitude, judgement, standards
respect and caution warranted when carrying out this task
risk for errors and actual errors well documented when 7 rights and 3
checks not carried out
,PAINAD
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pain assessment tool used by nurses to investigate pain in person with
advanced dementia
involves scoring system
how to id orders requiring transcription/processing
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be aware of pull tab/flag 'dr order'
STAT
Dr sig required
nurse to check
components of doctor order
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client name
the order(includes date/time taken or written this is one often not
indicated)
specific order(name of drug, dose, route, time, frequency of dosing)
physicians name and signature(according to facility policy)
specific instructions
,one time/specific time limited orders
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either once or short duration (CBC x3days or ciprofloxacin 250mg pr q12h
x5days)
priority guidelines to process dr orders
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always check previous orders
establish priorities (STAT first)
send copy to pharmacy to inform
process one order at a time
record order on kardex
read carefully and complete MAR and enter on computer
categories/types of doctors orders
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prewritten orders
standing orders
standing PRN
one time/specific time limited
stat order
, nutritional assessment
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elderly at greater risk for malnutrition
MNA = a tool used to id older adults at risk for malnutrition
need to consider cultural factors, food preferences, social needs/desires
stool for occult blood
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indications-diagnostic screening for colon cancer, drop in
hemoglobin/suspected GI bleed, black stool
important points-repeated at least 3 times, avoid red meat, poultry, fish,
some raw veggies, vit c, aspirin or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory
meds 72 hrs prior to test
urine for C and S
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indications=suspected UTI, +ve urine dipstick/urinalysis results
collected by - clean voided/mid stream, from foley catheter or performing
I&O catheter, best if collected early morning as bacterial count highest,
takes 24-48hrs
meds by nebulizer
Give this one a try later!
collected by=clean voided/from catheter, if testing for protein void first in
morning preferred, should be examined asap after collected
med admin
Give this one a try later!
requires knowledge, skills, attitude, judgement, standards
respect and caution warranted when carrying out this task
risk for errors and actual errors well documented when 7 rights and 3
checks not carried out
,PAINAD
Give this one a try later!
pain assessment tool used by nurses to investigate pain in person with
advanced dementia
involves scoring system
how to id orders requiring transcription/processing
Give this one a try later!
be aware of pull tab/flag 'dr order'
STAT
Dr sig required
nurse to check
components of doctor order
Give this one a try later!
client name
the order(includes date/time taken or written this is one often not
indicated)
specific order(name of drug, dose, route, time, frequency of dosing)
physicians name and signature(according to facility policy)
specific instructions
,one time/specific time limited orders
Give this one a try later!
either once or short duration (CBC x3days or ciprofloxacin 250mg pr q12h
x5days)
priority guidelines to process dr orders
Give this one a try later!
always check previous orders
establish priorities (STAT first)
send copy to pharmacy to inform
process one order at a time
record order on kardex
read carefully and complete MAR and enter on computer
categories/types of doctors orders
Give this one a try later!
prewritten orders
standing orders
standing PRN
one time/specific time limited
stat order
, nutritional assessment
Give this one a try later!
elderly at greater risk for malnutrition
MNA = a tool used to id older adults at risk for malnutrition
need to consider cultural factors, food preferences, social needs/desires
stool for occult blood
Give this one a try later!
indications-diagnostic screening for colon cancer, drop in
hemoglobin/suspected GI bleed, black stool
important points-repeated at least 3 times, avoid red meat, poultry, fish,
some raw veggies, vit c, aspirin or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory
meds 72 hrs prior to test
urine for C and S
Give this one a try later!
indications=suspected UTI, +ve urine dipstick/urinalysis results
collected by - clean voided/mid stream, from foley catheter or performing
I&O catheter, best if collected early morning as bacterial count highest,
takes 24-48hrs
meds by nebulizer
