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1 oz - 30 ml
1kg - 2.2lb 1 lb - 16 oz 1kg - 1000g 1g - 1000mg 1mg - 1000mcg |
posterior fontanelle closes after 2-3 months
anterior fontanelle closes after 18 months |
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6 rights - right dose, right drug, right client, right route, right time, right documentation
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Why are radiographs inaccurate in newborns?
Bone is cartilaginous When do they become accurate? Older than 4 months |
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Oral PO - by mouth
Sublingual (SL) - placed under tongue Buccal - tablets against cheek Parenteral - routes other than Nasogastric, or mouth |
Spinal curvatures greater than _10_ degrees are considered abnormal
The most common spinothoracic curve is a right thoracic and left lumbar deformity |
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IV - Intravenous
IM - intramuscular Subcutaneous - Subcut ID - Intradermal |
Classic S/S of Scoliosis - Truncal Asymmetry, uneven shoulder and hip height, one sided rib hump, prominent scapula...
Mild 10-20 treatment - Exercise to improve posture and muscle tone Emphasis on building strength outside of curve and stretching inside of curve |
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Insertion - into body cavity, dissolves at body temp
Instillation - liquid form into body Inhalation - into respiratory tract Intranasal - into nostril Topical - applied to external skin |
Moderate Scoliosis (20-40 degrees) Bracing with Boston Brace to maintain existing spinal curvature
Wear 23 hours/day Severe Scoliosis (40 or greater degrees) Spinal Fusion Surgery |
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Percutaneous - apply for absorption
Transdermal - patch or disk applied to skin Oral syringe - liquid medication orally Parenteral syringe - administer IM, ID,subcut, IV ml or units |
ADULT NORMAL BLOOD GAS RESULTS
pH: vein > or = 7.25 artery > or = 7.20 PO2(mm Hg): vein > or = 30 artery > or = 15 PCO2(mm Hg): vein < 40 artery < 50 HCO3(mMol/L): vein > or = 19 artery > or = 18 BE(mMol/L): vein < - 6 artery - 8 |
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Medicine cup - 30 ml, 1 oz measure liquid
Souffle cup - holds solid forms Calibrated dropper - administer small amounts of medication |
PaO2: 70 to 100 mm Hg (millimeters of mercury) for the oxygen level in the ABG
PaCO2: 35 to 45 mm Hg for the carbon dioxide level HCO3: 19 to 25 mEq/L (milliequivalents per liter) bicarbonate level (which shows how well the kidneys are working) PH: 7.35 to 7.45 for the acid-base balance (VBG results are slightly lower) |
