ReMar Quick Facts

ReMar Quick Facts How do precautions change w/AIDS? Correct Answer Pt. has low CD4 & is at risk for infection: -private room - reverse isolation RN wears gown, goggles, mask when direct contact w/ bodily fluids Causes of acute renal failure Correct Answer Infection, obstruction, shock 3 phases of Acute Renal Failure Correct Answer Oliguric, Diuretic, Recovery During the Oliguric phase what will you see? Correct Answer Low urine output, hyperkalemia, HTN, elevated BUN/creatinine, fluid overload, elevated Sodium & Potassium The diuretic phase is 2nd, what will you see? Correct Answer Urine output slowly returns, hypokalemia, hypotension, BUN/ creatinine decreases but still elevated What does recovery phase mean? Correct Answer Kidneys are recovering through a slow process, urine vl & BUN is normal What are nursing interventions for Acute Renal Failure? Correct Answer Daily weights, I&O's,treat the cause & diuretics What is the best diet for a client w/ acute renal failure? Correct Answer High carb & low protein What allergy is contraindicated for contrast? Correct Answer Iodine/Shellfish What are the major complications of having an amputation performed ? Correct Answer Infections, skin breakdown, phantom limb pain, joint contractures What is the positioning for care? AKA-(above the knee) amputation Correct Answer Elevate 1st 24hrs then prone position to prevent hip flexion What is the positioning for care? BKA-(below the knee) amputation Correct Answer Elevate foot of bed 1st 24hrs then prone position twice daily to prevent hip flexion Aneurysm Correct Answer Dilation formed at a weak point on the wall of an artery