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15 Cards in this Set
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OLDCART
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-O: onset
-L: location -D: duration -C: characteristics -A: aggrevations -R: relieving factors -T: treatments |
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Diagnostic Studies
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-Pulmonary Function Test (PFT)
-Arterial Blood Gases (ABG) -Throat Culture -Sputum Specimen -Chest X-Ray -Pulse Oximetry -Bronchoscopy -Thoracentesis |
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Seizure Precautions
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-Provide safe environment
-Pad side rail (up x 4) -Lower to floor if standing -Record: Time, Type, VS, Incontinent, Drolling, |
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Cold Application
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-Causes vasoconstriction
-Helps control bleeding -Decreases swelling -Uses: Trauma, Injury, Spasms > 4L of air needs to be humidified |
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Aqua Pad
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-Do not place over open wound, localized tumor, bleeding, or imflammed area
-Filled w/ distilled water -Usually 110-115 F -Wrap in towel -Secure w/ tape or gauze -Assess pts skin frequently for burns |
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Tests
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-Allen's: aerterial circulation
-Holman's: venous circulation in the lower extremities for clots (DVT) -Breugger's Sign: venous circulation in the upper extremities |
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Normal Ranges for Vital Signs
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Respiratory Rate: 12-20
Temperature: 98.6 F (>97 <99) Heart Rate: 60-100 BPM BP: 90-149/50-90 |
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Heat Application
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-Causes vasodilation (which increases blood flow)
-Increases phogocytes to area -Promotes soft tissue healing -Uses: musculo-skeletal problems, joint stiffness, muscle spasms |
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Neuro Assessment
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-Pupil Dilation
-Vitals -Orientation to person, place & time -Grip and foot strength -Pupils: Accomidation and consentual |
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Location of Heart Sounds
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-Aortic: Right Sternal 2nd IC space
-Pulmonic: Left Sternal 2nd IC space -Tricuspid: Left Sternal 5th IC space -Mitral: Lft Midclavicular 5th IC space -Erbs: Left Sternal 3rd IC space |
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Circulation of Heart
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-S1 (lub): closing of AV valves
(tricuspid & mitral) -S2 (dub): closing of semilunar valves (pulmonic & aortic) |
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Normal Lab Values
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-Hematoglobin: m(13.5-17.5 g/dl)
f(11.5-15.5 g/dl) -Hematocrit: m(44-52%) f(39-47%) -Albumin: (3.5-5.5 g/dl) -Electrolytes: *Sodium: 136-145 *Potassium: 3.5-5.2 *Chloride: 96-106 -Glucose: 70-110 mg/dl -Total Cholesterol: <200 mg/dl *HDL: 35-85 mg/dl *LDL: <130 mg/dl -BUN: 8-28 mg/dl -Calcium: 8.5-10.5 mg.dl -Creatine: 0.6-1.2 mg/dl -Uric Acid: 2.5-8 mg/dl -Magnesium: 1.8-3.0 mg/dl -Phosphorus: 2.3-4.7 mg/dl |
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C to F Conversion
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C = (F - 32)5/9
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Tachycardia
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greater than 100 BPM
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Bradycardia
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Less than 60 BPM
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