The competency Evaluation Programs are centered on this six principles. SAFETY: As a Nursing Assistant to prevent injuries use good body mechanics. Check patient I .D band. Side rails should be up to prevent failing. So side rails should use as needed. Call light within patient reach,and personal belongings close to patient. Environment free of …
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KINGDOM OF GOD HOSPITAL LOS ANGELES,CALIFORNIA 900000. INTERDISCIPLINARY KARDEX. Age/Sex/ 92years old female. Account number :Q00469694. MR# :Q0008499966. Admission date: 05/13/21@09am. Status: Inpatient. Location MedTelemetry. Room: 42114. Attending doctor: Tumtum,Worry. Patient name: Beauina Yosemita. Resuscitation Status:DNR. Allergy: Norco,Morphine. Weight:160lbs. Height 4ft 11inches. Isolation Status: Contact Isolation. Is patient at risk for falls : yes. Suicidal …
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1.The average risk of contracting HIV from an HIV-contaminated needle stick according Center for disease control is? .A.3%. B.2.1%. C. 26% . D. 0.3%. Health care professionals who come in contact with blood and body fluids are at risk for contracting what?. A.HIV,Hepatitis B,Hepatitis C. B.Measles. C.Fever and chills. D.Dementia and gonorrhea. 3.During restraint patient …
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Wherever you are and wherever you go don’t forget to : Practice Good Hygiene. Whether you you in Africa, Asia,Europe, USA. Virus does not discriminate. Wash your hands before and after you eat. Do not touch your face with dirty hands. Do not touch anyone with dirty hands. Get your soaps liquid or solid today …
WHY IS INTAKE AND OUTPUT IMPORTANT?. 1.For accurate measurements of critically ill patients. 2.Adequate record of incontinent patients. 3.Prevent infection in patients with pressure ulcers. 4.To monitor for renal patients. 4.Monitor intake and output of cardiology patients for example CHF( Congestive heart failure) 5.Monitor for urine concentration and consistency,urinary retention. Follow up with Houdini FOLEY …
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How do you know that a wound is infected?. Signs and symptoms of infection will be present which will include: Pain at the wound sight and around the wound. Increased in purulent drainage. Foul smell or bad odor. Discoloration of the granulation tissue,not beefy red. Inflammation at the site. Delay in wound healing. Other signs …
PREVENT THE SPREAD OF INFECTION:The major concern of healthcare professionals is to prevent the spread of infection from one person to another or from place to place. Microorganism are often present in our environment. Some can be good for us and some can be bad for us. EFFECTIVE KNOWLEDGE:The nurse should provide effective knowledgeable, collaborative …
Mr James Nino Eric 54years old male undergoes Pericardial tap.( known as Pericardiocentesis)An invasive procedure which involves the use of a needle and catheter to remove fluid from the sac around the heart. The fluid is then sent to the laboratory to test for signs of cancer or infection. The nurse upon assessment finds out …
Mr A.J. 44years old man came into the Emergency room. Alert and oriented ×4 .Full code. Diagnosis: Diabetic foot infection Right great toe and second toe abcess,blister pop opened. Consultation: Podiatrist doctor consulted. ( Doctor Too Cute) Adaptive dressing change Qday. Incisions and drainage to be done at 1045am. NPO after midnight. Room air. Lungs …
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We Do have the other types of wounds that are not related to pressure ulcer, bedsores or debicutes ulcer.You do not Need to be bedridden or wheelchair bound to have this wound. Anyone can have this wound anytime in their life. The most important thing is taking proper care of it. *Remember that wound is …
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