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1. No longer than 10-20 seconds at a time - allow pt to rest between suctioning - flush cath with NS between suctionings - 80-100 mm is normal adult suction






2. Onset:1-4hr. - cloudy - peak:6-10hrs. - duration:10-16 - up to 24 hrs. - cannot mix!!






3. Put air into cloudy first - then clear






4. If feet have been dependant - allow 15 minutes before applying - check q 4 hrs - rmv q 8 hrs to wash and dry legs






5. Toxic effect r/t damage to 8th cranial nerve resulting in dizziness - tinnitus - gradual hearing loss






6. Given in small amounts bc is retained






7. Atbs that are effective agaist a few mo's






8. 120 ml most common - prep for colon exams






9. Neurotransmitters that play important role in body's stress response






10. Left






11. Decreases RR






12. 1cc






13. #1 is abdomen - #2 is arm - #3 is buttock






14. May occur when changing bags - opening line






15. Gown - mask - gloves






16. Only used for 1-2 ml of med b/c is smaller muscle






17. Onset:15-30mins. - clear - peak: 30-11/2 - duration: 3-4 hrs. - mix with intermed. - reg - short






18. Generalized infection throughout body






19. Read 48-72 hrs later - inject 0.1 ml - assess for induration(hard bump) - measure in mm - greater than 5 mm is queestionable - 5-10 need CXR - redness indicates localized reaction not a concern - problem is induration






20. Slows down mental/physical processes






21. 12 in.






22. Most common problem: when fluid or med leaks out of vein into tissue - edema occurs - feels cool - fluid in tissue will reabsorb eithin 24 hrs.






23. Done sub - q into fatty tissue - measured in Units - draw up air prior and insert into vial






24. 1 tsp






25. Thirst - frequent urination - fatigue - blurred vision - ketoacidosis - vomiting - dry mouth - very weak - confused - unconscious






26. Drowsiness - mood change - depression






27. Check order - clean gloves - loosen dressing - observe wound - measure - rmv gloves - prep sterile field - moisten sterile dressing and clean - dry wound - apply ointments - cover






28. 1000 ml






29. Reverses effects of other narcotics






30. 2 pt






31. Able to kill bacteria






32. 45-90 degree angle - 25G needle - 1/2-1' length - below dermis/above muscle






33. Protamine sulfate






34. 1 tab with 5 min not exceeding 3 doses






35. No more than 750-1000ml's can be taken out at a time or will cause shock






36. Helps destroy intestinal parasites






37. Atb






38. Inflamm of the vessel: caused by irritaition of vessel by needle - cannula - meds. S/S are warnth - swelling - tenderness. IV must be dc'd - warm compress to decrease discomfort






39. Too much insulin - no food - too much/intense exercise






40. Topical agents designed to absorb through skin for systemic effects






41. Prep formula - check placement(aspirate stomach contents/measure residual) - 'make sure it does not exceed dr.s order - inject r10-20 ml of ai






42. Sheck of proper placement - note last patchplacement - clean skin - inital/date/time






43. Instruct pt to clean genitalia with soap and water and void approx 60 ml






44. Wait 5-10 mins inbetween meds






45. An antagonist for estrogen that is used in the treatment of breast cancer






46. Cardiotonic






47. No red meat - radishes - beets - etc... for 3 days prior to test






48. Pain relievers r/t opium






49. Act on local tissue






50. Soapsuds - stimulates peristalsis thorugh distention and irritation of colon and rectum - average adult is 500-1000ml







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