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What are the roles of the physical therapist in an acute care setting? - Early and effective mobilization and rehabilitation*** - Discharge planner - Delegator - Referral Maker - Administrator - Educator - Patient scheduling - Patient confirmation - Patient positioning - Patient safety (pr...

What are 2 major risk factors for stress ulcers? 1. Mechanical ventilation for greater than 48 hours 2. Coagulopathy What's standard initial empiric therapy for HAP/VAP/HCAP Combination antibiotic therapy 00:26 01:13 What is recommended intitial empiric therapy for treatm...

surgical procedure classifications diagnostic, curative, palliative, preventive, explorative, cosmetic -ectomy excision or removal -ostomy creation of an opening or stoma -otomy making an incision or cutting into -plasty repair or reconstruction -oscopy looki...

EXAM 1 1 The goal of treatment for cardiogenic shock is to A. Maintain tissue oxygenation and perfusion B. Prevent bradycardia C. Increase afterload D. Increase preload A 2 The nurse notes premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) while suctioning a patient's endotracheal tube. Which...

What is important to note in a pt's medical record? -Orders section -Admission note/history and physical (H&P) -Progress notes -Reports What is under the Orders section? -Meds that may affect tx -Activity orders- request if not there -Positioning restrictions -Exams ordered -Laborat...

The nurse prepares to conduct a general survey on an adult patient. Which assessment is performed first while the nurse initiates the nurse-patient relationship? 1) Appearance and behavior 2) Measurement of vital signs 3) Observing specific body systems 4) Conducting a detailed health history ...

A nurse is caring for a client who is postprocedure following lumbar puncture and reports throbbing headache when sitting upright. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.) A. Use the GCS when assessing the pt. B. Assist the client to a supine position C. Admi...

Definition of Acute Care Intense, specialized medical care provided to a patient with an illness or injury that requires hospitalization. Hospital Organization is patient care areas organized by? diagnosis, intensity of care, specialization of staff or equipment needed Specialty unit...

What is acute gastritis? Inflammation of the gastric mucosa after exposure to irritants Break in the mucosal barrier What are causes of acute gastritis? Long-term nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAIDs)* Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori)* E. Coli (acute) Salmonella (acute) Immunosuppress...

Coronary Artery Dz AKA (2) Athlerosclerosis Acute Coronary Syndrome Number 1 symptom of CAD angina 00:38 01:13 Continuum of CAD 1. stable angina 2. acute coronary syndrome 3. MI Non modifiable risks for CAD (4) 1. family hx 2. age 3. gender - males + postmenop...

What is the Emergency Severity Index (ESI) A triage color coded system: 1. Red = unstable/see immediately 2. Red = threatened/see within 10 min 3. Yellow = stable (caution/watch)/see within 1 hr 4. Green = stable/ 5. Green = stable Blue & Black = death or dying What differentiate's th...

... INTRODUCTION Acute care and the older adult population - Higher rates of hospitalization - Longer length of stay (LOS) Significant consumers of outpatient hospital services Age-related changes increase the risk of injuries, infections, and complications Older adults have unique ca...

Why is relationship building important in the ED? Due to high pressure and time sensitive situations, developing relationships with other healthcare professionals is essential What are the 3 structural units of an ED? Emergent care, Urgent care, and Observation 00:02 01:13 ...

DKA onset/charecteristics Omission of insulin and physiological stress Occurs in pt's with T1DM with a rapid onset. DKA Physical symptoms Thirst, dry mouth, Nausea, Vomiting, Abdo pain, flushed dry skin, sunken eyes, fever, polyuria, rapid weak pulse, Kussmaul breathing 00:35...