Why is it important to conduct staff meeting?
So that everyone is on the same page, knowing who is in charge, and what changes are happening within the organization. It is also the responsibility of the employer to keep its employees abreast of organizational and procedural changes. In this manner, through staff meetings, no one person can ever claim that they were not told.
OK there are a several good reasons. First - obvious - a vein or artery has been cut. Now why bleeding is a mixed blessing. First, the blood flow often flushes out a wound cleaning it and preventing infection. Secondly, The blood on the outside once exposed to air forms the patch/scab on the wound to seal it, and again, prevent infection and help it stay closed so it can heal. Now the bad side - deep wounds or large ones generally don't stop bleeding without help from a doctor or someone with medical knowledge. Apply pressure to large fast flowing wounds and keep clean dressings/rags on them until you can get help from a doctor/medic.
Nursing responsibilities before and after giving antibiotics?
Check allergies, check liver and renal function.
Pre-op Nursing responsibilities of exploratory laparotomy appendectomy?
Patients should be NPO for 8 hours before surgery. If they are going to operate on their bowels, they will undergo bowel prep the previous day. They'll need an IV Fluid to keep them well hydrated while NPO(Nothing per orem). It's also nice if they can take a bath with an antiseptic cleanser the night before. Patient should also remove his/her dentures and also all the metals in his/her body.
What is a nurse responsibility?
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Who can inject iv contrast the central line?
I would ask the advice of the radiologist, I would only push IV contrast onlt through a power (purple) line.
How do you adopt evidence based practice in own work setting?
As medical research uncovers new evidence, so current working practises must take the new evidence into account. Tested recommended procedures must then be taught and practised.
Active exercise is an exercise in which the client exerts force to complete an action, e.g. standing up from bed. the nurse is typically a supervisor and provides little to no assistance to the patient unless a problem arises, i.e. fall.
Passive exercise is an exercise in which the nurse exerts force on the patient to complete an action, e.g. assisted range of motion (ROM) exercises. the nurse is physically moving a client's body to prevent thrombosis, atrophy, etc. this is typical in -paresis or -plegia clients.
What are the levels of measurement in nursing research?
There are four levels of measurements:
1) Nominal- these are categorized data that are not ordered such as gender, ethnicity, religion, etc.
2) Ordinal-these are categorized data that are ordered such as pain scale, small medium large amounts, first second third place, etc
3) Interval- this is the continuous quantified data with no true zero such as height, or temperature, etc
4) Ratio-this is the continuous data with a true zero such as the body weight, heart rate, etc.
What is the purpose of isolation practices?
Isolation practices are designed to minimize the transmission of infection in the hospital, using current understanding of the way infections can transmit.
What frequent nursing assessments need to be conducted for the patient with preeclampsia?
Regular assessment of blood pressure
Capillary refill
Deep tendon reflexes
Urine output
Assessment of edema
Eye examination to check for Visual disturbance (blurring or flashing lights in front of the eyes)
Monitor for Severe headache (usually frontal)
Upper abdominal pain (Liver tenderness)
Nausea or vomiting
Frequent weight measurements
Fetus: Fetal heart rate testing with non-stress or stress testing or by biophysical profile and an assessment of fetal movement.
Labs:
A complete blood count, platelet count (Decreases are caused by endothelial damage and activation of thrombin), and electrolyte panel including liver enzymes (Increases indicate liver involvement) should be checked. A 24-hour Urine collection for creatinine clearance and total protein (Increase in protein and creatinine in the urine indicates renal disease) should be obtained on admission to hospital and repeated as indicated. Also, Clotting studies if there is severe pre-eclampsia or thrombocytopenia.
What is the definition of expanded and extended roles of nursing?
A recent debate about nursing is whether the nurses roles should be expanded or extended. The expanded or extended roles of nursing are those duties not specifically outlined by the traditional limits of nursing. Nurses can be advanced practice nurses, such as clinical nurse specialists, certified registered nurse anesthetists, and nurse practitioners.
Felt as if one were taking part in the experience or feelings of another.
How much does the secretary of a vet earn?
I am assuming you are referring to the receptionist of a veterinarian.
There are many positions in a veterinary practice including that of a staff veterinarian, veterinary technicians (who complete a two year program in an accredited school to receive the degree, and by taking a qualifying examination to become a certified veterinary technician), veterinary assistants (who assist the veterinarians but do not have formal schooling, rather learning through on the job experience), kennel assistants (who clean kennels and perform basic maintenance tasks around the hospital), veterinary nurses, and veterinary receptionists (who answer the phones, make the appointments for the practice, help clients check in with their pets, and collect the payments for services rendered, among other duties).
The salary is dependent upon the position and experience of the employee as well as the country or region of the country the practice is located. The salary examples I am providing are for a large midwestern city in the United States. Obviously veterinarians will have the highest salaries, followed by the certified veterinary technicians (may begin at $15+ per hour), veterinary technicians (may begin at $10+ per hour), veterinary assistants (may begin at $9+ per hour), and kennel assistants (an entry level position, usually beginning at minimum wage). These are variable and obviously someone with more experience will receive a higher wage. In addition, full time employees will quite often receive a nice benefits package which will depend upon the policy of the practice where they are employed.
Veterinary receptionists (which I believe the questioner is referring to as secretaries) may begin at minimum wage if they are a young student, working part time, to making a significant salary with a benefits package as an experienced receptionist who is able to handle the responsibilities required of the position. A starting full time receptionist may begin at $9+ per hour, but with greater skill levels can increase to $12-15+ per hour over time.
Tell me something you would find in a nurse pocket?
Pen, Thermometer, Syringe, Watch, Stethoscope, Gloves, Pills
How long does it take to be a level one neonatal nurse?
it does not take long at all just a year at a community college
This really depends on the individual nurse. Each have their passion, and each have many specialties to choose from. What is satisfying to one may not be to another. This does not make any one of these choices less important than the other. Look below at the list of possibilities. Each nurse should pursue the area that fulfills his/her needs, wants, and desires, and with this - I believe - will promote a nurse who is more efficient, proficient, and productive which benefits the patients being served.
Some specialties in nursing are as follows.
Ambulatory care nurses
Critical care nurses
Emergency, or trauma, nurses
Transport nurses
Holistic nurses
Hospice and palliative care nurses
Infusion nurses
Long- term care nurses
Medical-surgical nurses
Occupational health nurses
Perianesthesia nurses
Perioperative nurses
Psychiatric-mental health nurses
Radiology nurses
Transplant nurses
Intellectual and developmental disabilities nurses
Diabetes management nurses
HIV/AIDS nurses
Oncology nurses
Wound, ostomy, and continence nurses
Cardiovascular nurses
Dermatology nurses
Gastroenterology nurses
Gynecology nurses
Nephrology nurses
Neuroscience nurses
Ophthalmic nurses
Orthopedic nurses
Otorhinolaryngology nurses
Respiratory nurses
Urology nurses
neonatal nurses
Nurse practitioners (minimum requirement of a master's degree)
Forensics nurses
Infection control nurses
Nurse administrators
Legal nurse
Nurse informaticists
Registered nurses (RNs), regardless of specialty or work setting, treat patients, educate patients and the public about various medical conditions, and provide advice and emotional support to patients' family members. RNs record patients' medical histories and symptoms, help perform diagnostic tests and analyze results, operate medical machinery, administer treatment and medications, and help with patient follow-up and rehabilitation.