2003 Midterm Study Guide 100% Accurate!!

Monitoring chest tubes {Ans: -makr q shift and hourly if necessary -intake and output record -notify doctor if drainage is more than 100ml/H -never clamp tubing}Tertiary intention wound healing {Ans: delayed closure of the wound can cause this healing method}Drain removal {Ans: -check dr's orders -assess pain and administer analgesic -assessment of the drainage, there should be little to none -explain the procedure -cleanse the wound and drain site -ensure the drain is not suctioning while removing}Factors that affect urinary elimination {Ans: -lifestyle -cultural factors -developmental factors -physiological factors -psychological factors}Creatine clearance {Ans: -creatine filtration through the kidneys, if kidneys problems are present there will be increased creatine in the blood}Wound Assessment {Ans: -use cm -assess for tunnelling -measure over the wound, do not touch -date, time, and patients position -coca -moisture -surrounding skin -complications -dressings applied}