Nursing
When is suctioning applied and for how long? - ✔️✔️once catheter is in place, apply
suction for 10-15 seconds while removing
Briefly describe how ear drops are administered and the difference between child and
adult. - ✔️✔️drops should be body temperature, on side-ear up, pinna up and back
(adult), pinna down and back (child), administer drop 1 cm above ear canal, remain side
lying for couple minutes, massage if needed
Position for tube feedings? - ✔️✔️Semi-Fowlers
How often is tube placement checked w/ continuous NG feedings? - ✔️✔️every 24
hours
How often are feeding containers and tubing changed for continuous NG feeding? -
✔️✔️every 24 hours
How do you check tube placement on a 2 day old NG tube? - ✔️✔️Chest X ray
How do you measure to place an NG tube? - ✔️✔️nose, ear, xiphoid process
What is the margin size of a sterile field? - ✔️✔️1 inch
How often is an IV site changed? - ✔️✔️96 hours
How often is an IV site assessed? - ✔️✔️with every pt assessment and med given
For an average sized adult what gauge catheter is used? - ✔️✔️22G
Briefly describe how eye drops are administered? - ✔️✔️place in supine position, head
back, pull eyelid down, press down on bony orbit exposing conjunctival sac, look up, 1-2
cm above, administer
.
Identify the best subcutaneous injection sites - ✔️✔️abdomen, arm, back
What angle are subcutaneous injections administered? - ✔️✔️90 degrees
Do you massage insulin after administration and why? - ✔️✔️No, too quick absorption