Foundations Midterm Jersey College Study Guide Graded A+

Skin Assessment guidelines {Ans: use a good source of light compare bilateral parts for symmetry use standard terminology identify variables known to cause skin problems allow data obtained in nursing history to direct the skin assessment incorporate assessment of the skin during the assessment of other body parts}pressure injury {Ans: localized damage to the skin and/or underlying soft tissue usually over a bony prominence or related to a medical or other device}enema {Ans: Introduction of a solution into the large intestine, usually to remove feces oil-lubricates stool hypertonic- draws fluid out into the colon soap-distend intestine and softens stool hypotonic-tap water- distends intestine and softens stool}chronic pain {Ans: pain that last longer than the normal healing period. Between 1-6 months}poison control center {Ans: a 24-hour hot line that provides emergency medical advice on treating poisoning victims}contact precautions {Ans: Place the patient in a private room if available limit movement of patient avoid sharing patient care equiptment}