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Khristin Shared "Exam 2 playlist" - 22 Picmonics

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Exam 2 playlist

Types of Wound Healing
Types of Wounds
Acute
Chronic
Healing Process
Primary Intention
Approximated Edges
Secondary Intention
Edges Not Approximated
Tertiary Intention
Delayed Closure due to Infection and Necrosis
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Wound Drainage Types and Devices
Drainage Types
Serous
Serosanguineous
Sanguineous
Purulent
Drainage Devices
T-tube
Penrose
Jackson-Pratt (JP)
Hemovac
Considerations
Record Drainage Amounts
Check Device Function
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Pressure Ulcers
Risk Factors
Prolonged Immobilization
Neurologic Disease
Decreased Level of Consciousness
Classification
Stage 1: Intact Skin with Non-blanchable Erythema
Stage 2: Partial Thickness Skin Loss
Stage 3: Full-thickness Skin Loss without Fascial Involvement
Stage 4: Full-thickness Skin Loss with Fascial Involvement
Management
Wound Care
Surgery
Considerations
Septicemia
Osteomyelitis
Prevention
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Prenatal Nutrition
Prenatal Vitamins
Iron Supplement 30 mg Daily
Folate/Folic Acid 400 mcg Daily
Appropriate Weight Gain Recommendations
340 Calorie Increase
25 gram Protein Increase
Foods and Substances to Avoid
Coffee, Alcohol, Tobacco
Fish Containing High Mercury Levels
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3 mins
Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)
Mechanism
Nutrition Given Outside GI
Side Effects
Hyperglycemia
Hyperlipidemia
Refeeding Syndrome
Nausea and Vomiting
Considerations
Slow IV Infusion
Use Large Central Vein
No Added Meds to TPN Line
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Braden Scale
Characteristics
Sensory Perception
Moisture
Activity
Mobility
Nutrition
Friction and Shear
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Enema Administration
Types
Tap Water/Soapsuds
Normal Saline
Hypertonic Solution
Medication
Oil Retention
Administration
Procedure Education
Wear PPE
Put Patient in Sims Position
Insert Tip
Start Flow Slowly
Stop With Discomfort
Potential for Vagus Response
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2 mins
Diet Progression
Types of Diets
Clear Liquid
Full Liquid
Pureed
Mechanical Soft
Low Residue (Fiber)
High Fiber
Regular
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Skin Assessment
Inspect the skin
Observe for Abnormal Skin Pigmentation
Inspect for Cyanosis
Observe Skin for Pallor
Observe for Jaundice
Inspect for Erythema
Palpate the Skin
Check the Temperature
Observe the Skin for Moisture
Inspect for Diaphoresis or Dehydration
Check skin for edema
Imprint Thumb Firmly for 3 to 4 Seconds
Look for lesions
Note the Characteristics
Palpate Lesion
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4 mins
Interventions for Impaired Skin Integrity
Assessment
Signs of Skin Breakdown
Pain
Redness
Decreased Skin Turgor
Bleeding
Bony Prominences
Intervention
Reposition Q2H
Pressure Relief
Maintain Clean and Dry Skin
Adequate Nutrition and Hydration
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2 mins
Clostridioides difficile (Clostridium difficile)
Characteristics
Gram-Positive
Bacillus
Anaerobe
Clindamycin and Ampicillin
Toxin A Enterotoxin
Damages Brush Border of Gut
Toxin B Cytotoxin
Damages Cytoskeletal Structure
Signs and Symptoms
Diarrhea
Pseudomembranous Colitis
Toxic Megacolon
Diagnosis
Detect Toxins in Stool
Treatment
Metronidazole
Vancomycin
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3 mins
Osmotic Laxatives
Mechanism of Action
Increases Osmotic Load
Indications
Hepatic Encephalopathy
Constipation
Drugs
Magnesium Hydroxide
Magnesium Citrate
Polyethylene Glycol
Sorbitol
Lactulose
Side Effects
Diarrhea
Dehydration
Considerations
Misused in Bulimia Nervosa
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2 mins
Stimulant Laxatives
Irritants to increase peristalsis
Within a few hours
High dependency risk
Fast-acting, effective, inexpensive
Abdominal cramps, dependency, bowel urgency
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Bulk-forming laxatives
Indications
Constipation (small, hard stools (C))
Drug Names
Psyllium
Methylcellulose
Mechanism of Action
Soluble fibers
Draws water into gut lumen
Forms a viscous liquid that promotes peristalsis
Side Effects
Bloating
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Laxatives Phil BI
Bulk Forming: Psyllium = Meta Mucil. Give w H20 to avoid excessive bulking = constipation
Emollient = make MOLLE = Stool Softener = Docusate = Dulcolax
Enteric nerve Stimulant = Senna = Bisacodyl
Osmotic Action: Mg2+, PEG, Lactulose
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Docusate (Emoillent) and Senna (Stimulants)
Laxative for constipation
Irritate lumen of the colon (C)
Peristaltic contractions (C)
Diarrhea (SE)
Docusate information
Osmotic draw into lumen increases water absorption by stool
Senna information
Enteric nerve stimulation leads to colonic contraction
Melanosis coli
Other drugs (C)
Castor oil (C)
Cascara sagrada (C)
Bisacodyl (C)
Phenolphthalein (C)
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Abdomen Assessment
Inspect the Abdomen
4 Quadrants
Contour, Shape, Symmetry
Umbilicus
Auscultate
Bowel Stethoscope
Vascular Sounds
Percussion
Percuss 4 Quadrants
Tympany or Dullness
Palpate
Light Palpation
Deep Palpation
Rebound Tenderness
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5 mins
Urinary Tract Infection Symptoms
More Common in Elderly
Most Common in Females and Babies
Change in LOC
Dehydration
Fever
Urgency
Urethral Infection
Burning
Smelly Urine
Dark Cloudy Urine
Frequency of Urination
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2 mins
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Assessment
Assessment
Men Over 50
Enlarged Prostate Gland
Urinary Retention
Weak Urine Stream
Frequency
Urgency
Nocturia
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1 min
Renal Calculi Assessment
Cause/Mechanism
Hypercalcemia (Most Commonly)
Signs and Symptoms
Flank Pain
Radiates Toward Bladder
Renal Colic
Urinary Tract Infection
Urinary Retention
Hematuria
Considerations
Stone Recurrence
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2 mins

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Khristin Shared Exam 2 playlist - 22 Picmonics