PCA Manual- Study Guide
Besides the rate when taking a pulse, what do you need to be aware of? - ANS-ireegualr rhythm
and the strength of the pulse
Condom catheter - ANS-A soft sheath that slides over the penis, The tubing connects to a
drainage bag.
Hematuria - ANS-blood in the urine
How long should you wash your hands? - ANS-15-20 seconds
How much alcohol foam should you use to wash your hands if not visibly soiled? - ANS-a
quarter size
List 3 factors that affect the frequency of urination - ANS-hyperglycemia, fluid intake,
medications
List 5 factors that could affect a patient's bowel elimination - ANS-dehydration, fluid intake,
medications, disability, diet, age
List 5 signs or symptoms of infection that need to be reported to the nurse - ANS-fever, nausea,
pain, discharge, inflammation
List 6 factors that affect urine productions - ANS-aging, salt intake, disease, hydration, activity
levels, medications, fluid intake
List 6 factors that could have an affect on a person's vital signs - ANS-exercise, position, diet,
emotions, medications, illness/infection
Medical asepsis - ANS-clean technique used to destroy and remove pathogens
Melena - ANS-black tarry stool
Normal ranges for BP - ANS-Systolic 90-140 and Diastolic 60-90
Normal ranges for pulse - ANS-60-100 per min
Normal ranges for pulse oximetry - ANS-95-100
Normal ranges for respirations - ANS-12-20 per min
Besides the rate when taking a pulse, what do you need to be aware of? - ANS-ireegualr rhythm
and the strength of the pulse
Condom catheter - ANS-A soft sheath that slides over the penis, The tubing connects to a
drainage bag.
Hematuria - ANS-blood in the urine
How long should you wash your hands? - ANS-15-20 seconds
How much alcohol foam should you use to wash your hands if not visibly soiled? - ANS-a
quarter size
List 3 factors that affect the frequency of urination - ANS-hyperglycemia, fluid intake,
medications
List 5 factors that could affect a patient's bowel elimination - ANS-dehydration, fluid intake,
medications, disability, diet, age
List 5 signs or symptoms of infection that need to be reported to the nurse - ANS-fever, nausea,
pain, discharge, inflammation
List 6 factors that affect urine productions - ANS-aging, salt intake, disease, hydration, activity
levels, medications, fluid intake
List 6 factors that could have an affect on a person's vital signs - ANS-exercise, position, diet,
emotions, medications, illness/infection
Medical asepsis - ANS-clean technique used to destroy and remove pathogens
Melena - ANS-black tarry stool
Normal ranges for BP - ANS-Systolic 90-140 and Diastolic 60-90
Normal ranges for pulse - ANS-60-100 per min
Normal ranges for pulse oximetry - ANS-95-100
Normal ranges for respirations - ANS-12-20 per min
