transferring authority from a nurse to a DSP to perform a
Delegation
task
IST individual specific training
after certification and before administering meds for the
when should you receive IST
first time
needs of the individual (physical, emotional, social) and is
what does an IST consist of?
a summary of current health information
anything through an NG tube (nose), injection in the mus-
what am I not allowed to administer
cle, IV, debriding agents, sub G injections
no heartbeat, breathing diflculties, uncontrollable bleed-
what would be considered an urgent situation and 911
ing, poisoning, crushing injuries, head injury, fracture,
should be called
anaphylaxis, first time seizures
signs of anaphylaxis hives, flushing, swelling, headache, wheezing, coughing
diastat emergency medication used for seizures
how do meds have to be stored securely and organized
otic ear medication
how many hours does it take to renew med cert 2
dilantin/depakote seizure medications
how many times should you check the MAR before giving
3
meds
individual
medication
dose
six rights of medication administration
route
time
documentation
meds given in mouth and swallowed oral
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psychotropics meds used to treat mental health issues
opthalmic eye meds
what should you report concern about condition, med error, med side ettects
where is oral suctioning done mouth
handwashing best way to prevent the spread of infection
glucometer used to check blood sugar
sublingual meds placed under the tongue
glucagon emergency med for hypoglycemia
colonapan dissolves under the tongue to stop seizures
normal blood sugar levels 70-110
hyperglycemia high blood sugar
hypoglycemia low blood sugar
symptoms of diabetes hunger, extreme thirst, blurry vision, sores that don't heal
signs of hyperglycemia weak, drowsy, flushing, lethargic, stomach pain, nausea
signs of hypoglycemia clammy, slurred speech, tremors, fast pulse
what helps when someone is experiencing hypoglycemia juice, glucose tablets, milk, pepsi
date
time
symptoms
bs
how to document low blood sugar
intervention
result
bs
signature
what should you do if someone's blood sugar is not in-
keep feeding them
creasing?
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