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A cognitive process
C lient centered
O outcome directed, systematic approach
D ynamic and cyclic
E encourages medical diagnosis
NGT
Assessment
Principles
Position
Measurement
Lubrication
Placement
Gastroenteral Feedings
Enteral nutrition entails running of formula through
a tube placed into the GIT either by NG route or
surgically through abdominal wall
Complications
Dumping syndrome
Obstructed tubing
Nausea and vomiting
Tubing inadvertently pulled out
Diarrhea
Aspiration pneumonia
Stoma and skin infection
Hyperglycemia
Principles
Position
Aspirate residual feeding to assess absorption
Check patency prior to feeding
▪ Height of container
▪ Temperature
▪ Duration of delivery
Parenteral Nutrition
Aka intravenous hyperalimentation
Concern: infection control
Site: right subclavian vein
Complication
hyperglycemia
Solutions
Dextrose
Water
Fats
Proteins
Electrolytes
Vitamins
Insulin Administration
Purpose
Principles
INSULIN ADMINISTRATION
Direct
oscopies
Indirect
Gram/graphy
Specimen Collection
Urine
Clean catch
24 h
2nd voided urine
Indwelling
Stool
Fecalysis
Occult blood
Sputum
Ostomy care
Color
Functioning
Diet
Foods to avoid
Blood transfusion
Priority
Gauge
Duration
Crucial time
Reactions
Hemolytic
Cardiogenic
Anaphylactic
Chest Physiotherapy
Purpose
Considerations
Suctioning
Considerations
Position
Oro
Naso
Duration
Oro
Naso
Tracheo
Oxygenation
Position
Equipments
Clothing
Lab
Toys
Assistive Devices
Cane Crutches
Position Position
Handle Weight
Measurement
Pain
Theory Radiation
DOC ▪ Angina
Pain Assessment ▪ MI
▪ Cholecystitis
Precipitating
▪ Renal Colic
Quality ▪ Pancreatitis
▪ Crushing Severity
▪ Pounding
▪ 0-3
▪ Knife like
▪ 4-7
▪ Gnawing
▪ 8-10
Serum Electrolytes
Magnesium = 1.5-2.5 mg/dL
Calcium = 8.6-10.2 mg/dL
Sodium = 135-145 mEq/L
Phosphorus = 2.5-4.5 mg/dL
Chloride = 95-105 mEq/L
Potassium = 3.5-5 mEq/L
Blood Gases
Magnesium sulfate
Heparin
Coumadin
Acetaminophen
Lead poisoning
Morphine sulfate
Penicillin
Positioning
Supine Genupectoral
Prone Jack knife
Sims Affected
Lateral Unaffected
Right Fowler’s
Left Low fowlers
Diet
MAO’I inhibitor
Leukopenia
Gout
Celiac
Cancer
Cirrhosis
CRF
Ulcer
CVA
Tonsillectomy
CHF
Things commonly asked..
Acetone
Airport
Asepto syringe
Ball cap
Band aid
Bath tub
Bed cradle
Belt
Bottle
BP cuff
Cont…
Brown bottle
Cigarette
Clamp
Coffee
Cotton shirt
Deodorant
Elastic stockings
Electric razor
Cont..
Flowers
Goniometer
High rise toilet seat
Jewelries
Keys
Lead container
Mall
Microwave
Test commonly asked..
Benedict’s test
CD4determinatioon
Coomb’s test
ELISA test
Sweat chloride test
Torniquet test
Western blot test
Cont..