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1. 16 oz






2. 1000 g






3. 0.45 kg






4. Helps destroy intestinal parasites






5. Monitor K+






6. May occur when changing bags - opening line






7. O2 sat is less than 93






8. Bloodstream infection: if becomes very bas pt may have a red line along arm






9. Vitamin k






10. Narcotic






11. Commonly used diuretic (trade name Lasix) used to treat hypertension and edema






12. Constrict blood vessels






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






14. Protamine sulfate






15. Shaky - slurred speech - weak - seizure - drowsy - sweating - inability to swallow






16. To slow formation of scar tissue






17. 120 ml most common - prep for colon exams






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






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






20. 1 g






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






22. Put air into cloudy first - then clear






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






24. 16 oz.






25. Palpate areas for tenderness/consistency






26. Able to kill bacteria






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






28. Clean gloves - position cliient so drainage runs down - drape - discard gloves - open irrigation tray sterily - pour solution - sterile gloves - open packs - draw up solution - irrigate until runs clear - pat dry






29. Antihistamine and antiemetic - used to treat motion sickness






30. Shake med - have pt breathe out - when starts to inhale press down - have the pt hold breath for 10 seconds - wait 1 min befroe next dose






31. 2 pt






32. Bruising will occur aroun inj. sites - apply pressure for at least 30 seconds - check for bleeding gums - stools - sheck V/S for internal bleeding with anticoagulants






33. Slows down mental/physical processes






34. Down and back






35. Encourage to drink sugar free drinks - admin insulin






36. Several hrs or days






37. 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






38. Cardiotonic






39. 16-18 F is standard adult size - children are standard 5-12F






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






41. Given right befor meals to control blood sugar






42. Too much food - ill - too little insulin - decreased activity - infection - stress






43. 1000 ml






44. 45-90 degree angle - 25G needle - 1/2-1' length - below dermis/above muscle






45. Right






46. 10 degree angle - 25-27G needle - 5/8-1/2' needle - barely cover bevel under skin - do not do near a vein - do to the side - used for PPD&allergy testing






47. 1 tab with 5 min not exceeding 3 doses






48. 60 gtt






49. Onset:1-2hr. - clear - no peak - duration:24 hrs. - cannot be combined






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