Solutions
Alginates Correct Answers - Absorb exudate, maintain
moisture, autolytic, 1-3 days
- Require secondary dressing
Angiocath Correct Answers Catheter inserted directly into the
vein for drug administration
Assessment of Pressure Ulcers Correct Answers Location
Size-length, width, and depth in cm
Stage (I to IV)
Color of wound bed
Drainage
Condition of wound margins
Integrity of surrounding skin
Signs of infection
Odor
Pain
Eschar/slough?
Tunneling/undermining/epibole of wound edges
Atelectasis Correct Answers collapsed lung; incomplete
expansion of alveoli
Atelectasis interventions Correct Answers semi-fowler's,
administer oxygen, administer pain medications
Braden Scale Correct Answers - sensory perception, moisture,
activity, mobility, nutrition, friction and shear
, - lower the number, higher the risk for pressure injury
Capnography Correct Answers measurement of concentration
or partial pressure of carbon dioxide
Collagens Correct Answers - Absorbent, moisture, do not
adhere, compatible with topical agents, conform to surface
- Require secondary dressing
Description of sputum Correct Answers Color, consistency,
odor, amount
DPI Correct Answers dry powder inhaler
Drip factor Correct Answers (drop factor) the number of drops
per milliliter of solution delivered for a particular drip chamber
(10, 15, 20 are common)
Drip Rate calculation Correct Answers (volume of solution in
mL x drops/mL) / time administered = drip rate per unit time
Effective coughing Correct Answers •Place the patient in a
semi-Fowler's position, leaning forward.
•Provide a pillow or folded bath blanket to use in splinting the
incision.
•Ask the patient to:
--•Inhale and exhale deeply and slowly through the nose three
times.
--•Take a deep breath and hold it for 3 seconds.