N172 QUIZ 2 TEST
Sepsis
infection
sepsis labs include
CBC
BC
lactic acid
must be kept on ice
What kind of patient is at most risk for infection
A patient who is sepsis, on steroids ( prednisone)
What are the three types of Phlebitis?
Bacterial Phlebitis
Chemical Phlebitis
Mechanical Phlebitis
bacterial phlebitis
Poor hand hygiene, lack of aseptic technique, failure to check equipment, or
recognize early signs of phlebitis
Often occurs during insertion
chemical phlebitis
puncture and the touch
Mechanical phlebitis
Frequent movement of catheter or too large a catheter in the vein
PO2 norm?
80-100 mmHg
ABGs
Arterial Blood Gases
pH 7.35- 7.45
Sepsis
infection
sepsis labs include
CBC
BC
lactic acid
must be kept on ice
What kind of patient is at most risk for infection
A patient who is sepsis, on steroids ( prednisone)
What are the three types of Phlebitis?
Bacterial Phlebitis
Chemical Phlebitis
Mechanical Phlebitis
bacterial phlebitis
Poor hand hygiene, lack of aseptic technique, failure to check equipment, or
recognize early signs of phlebitis
Often occurs during insertion
chemical phlebitis
puncture and the touch
Mechanical phlebitis
Frequent movement of catheter or too large a catheter in the vein
PO2 norm?
80-100 mmHg
ABGs
Arterial Blood Gases
pH 7.35- 7.45
