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WGU D445: Intermediate Nursing Skills

Blood Transfusion Administration
Proper Patient Identification
Large Bore Needle
Y Tubing
Baseline Vital Signs
Slow IV Infusion
Monitor During First 15 Minutes or 50 mL of Blood
Monitor for Reactions
Considerations
Do Not Add Anything To Same IV Line
No Dextrose or Lactated Ringers
Jehovah's Witnesses, No Transfusions
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Blood Types and Compatibilities
ABO Compatibility
No Antigens (Type O Blood)
Universal Donor
A Antigen (Type A Blood)
B Antigen (Type B Blood)
AB Antigen (Type AB Blood)
Universal Recipient
Rhesus (Rh) Compatibility
Rh (Rhesus) Antigen
Never Rh+ to Rh-
Considerations
Blood Transfusion
Obstetric Patient
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Types of Blood Products
Types
Whole Blood
Packed Red Blood Cells
Fresh Frozen Plasma
Immunoglobulins
Clotting Factors
Albumin
Platelets
Considerations
Use within 24 Hours
Washing Removes Antibodies
Irradiation Destroys WBCs
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IV Solutions
Hypotonic (< 280 mOsm/L)
1/4 Normal Saline (0.225% NaCl)
1/2 Normal Saline (0.45% NaCl)
Isotonic (280-300 mOsm)
Normal Saline (0.9% NaCl)
Lactated Ringer's (LR)
Dextrose 5% in Water (D5W)
Hypertonic (> 300 mOsm)
3% or 5% NaCl
Dextrose 5% in 0.45% NaCl
Dextrose 10% in Water (D10W)
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Transfusion Reactions
Acute Hemolytic
Febrile, Non-Hemolytic
Mild Allergic
Anaphylactic
Circulatory Overload
Sepsis Reaction
Transfusion-Related Acute Lung Injury (TRALI)
Massive Blood Transfusion
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Types of Fractures
Nondisplaced
Displaced
Incomplete
Complete
Closed
Open
Direction of Fracture Line
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Hip Fracture
Assessment
External Rotation
Muscle Spasms
Shortened Leg
Pain
Interventions
Buck's Traction
Analgesics
Surgery
Considerations
Avascular Necrosis
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Hip Surgery
Neurovascular Assessment
No 90 Degree Hip Flexion
No Adduction
No Internal Rotation
Avoid Turning on Affected Side
Considerations
Thromboembolism Prevention
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Nursing Delivery Systems
TYPES OF DELIVERY SYSTEMS
Functional Nursing
Team Nursing
Primary Nursing
Total Patient Care
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Theories of Leadership
Theories of Leadership
Great Man
Charismatic
Relational
Shared
Quantum
Effective Leader Behaviors and Qualities
Takes Action
Inspires
Guidance and Assistance
Communicates
Thinks Critically
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Leadership Styles
Theories of Leadership Approaches
Authoritarian Leadership
Democratic Leadership
Laissez-Faire Leadership
Situational Leadership
Bureaucratic Leadership
Transformational Leadership
Transactional Leadership
Servant Leadership
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Unions and Collective Bargaining
LABOR UNION
Protect and Advocate for Members
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Decision-Making Process and Negotiation Between Two Parties
CONSIDERATIONS
Strike
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NANDA Structure
NANDA-I and Nursing Diagnoses
NANDA-International (NANDA-I)
Nursing Diagnoses
Components of a Nursing Diagnoses
Problem and Definition
Etiology
Defining Characteristics
Risk Factors
Nursing Diagnoses Domains
Domains
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How to Write a NANDA Nursing Diagnosis
Nursing Diagnosis
Nursing Diagnosis Components
Problem Statement
Etiology
Defining Characteristics or Risk factors
4 Types of Nursing Diagnoses
Problem-Focused
Risk
Health Promotion
Syndrome
Steps For Writing a Problem-Focused Diagnosis
(Problem-Focused Diagnosis) related to________(Related Factors) as evidenced by _____________ (Defining Characteristics).
Steps For Writing a Risk Diagnosis
Risk for_____as evidenced by_____(Risk Factors).
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Interprofessional Team Member Roles
Roles of Members of the Health Care Team
Physician
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Nurse
Unlicensed Assistive Personnel
Physical Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Respiratory Therapist
Social Worker
Pharmacist
Dietitian
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Registered Nurse Roles
Nursing Roles in All Settings
Caregiver
Counselor
Educator/Teacher
Communicator
Advocate
Leader
Researcher
Collaborator
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Reports
Reporting
Shared Communication
ISBAR
ISBAR
Identify
Situation
Background
Assessment
Recommendation
Types of Reports
Change-of-Shift/Handoff Reports
Telephone/Telemedicine Reports
Transfer and Discharge Reports
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5 Rights of Delegation
Right Task
Right Circumstance
Right Person
Right Direction/Communication
Right Supervision/Evaluation
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Principles of Delegation
Delegation
Assigning Responsibility
Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP)
Noninvasive Procedures
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Stable Patients with Predictable Outcome
Dressing Changes
Catheterization
Select Med Administration
Registered Nursing (RN)
Unstable Patients
Parenteral Therapy
Discharge Planning & Health Education
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Whole Blood Composition
Characteristics
Plasma
Electrolytes And Other Solutes
Proteins
Albumin
Fibrinogen
Globulins
Water
Formed Elements
Buffy Coat
White Blood Cells (WBC)
Platelets
Red Blood Cells (RBC)
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Melinda Shared WGU D445: Intermediate Nursing Skills - 35 Picmonics