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Fundamentals of Nursing

This document discusses various levels of prevention in nursing, including primary prevention aimed at healthy clients through health promotion and secondary prevention targeting early detection of issues in high-risk clients. It then lists several screening tests used in secondary prevention, including breast exams, testicular exams, and cancer antigen tests. The document also summarizes different types of medical records, pain assessment and management, sleep, oxygenation safety, suctioning, and tracheostomies.

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Fundamentals of Nursing

This document discusses various levels of prevention in nursing, including primary prevention aimed at healthy clients through health promotion and secondary prevention targeting early detection of issues in high-risk clients. It then lists several screening tests used in secondary prevention, including breast exams, testicular exams, and cancer antigen tests. The document also summarizes different types of medical records, pain assessment and management, sleep, oxygenation safety, suctioning, and tracheostomies.

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FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING result and not sexually

Levels of prevention active


1. Primary f. Digital rectal examination
-Target: Healthy clients (DRE)- Screening for
-Goal: Health promotion (e.g. prostate cancer
diet, exercise, hygiene) and -40 years old and above
health protection (e.g. (yearly)
immunization, safety measures) -Position: Knee-chest,
2. Secondary dorsal recumbent, sims’
-Target: High risk lateral
-Early detection (screening) to g. Prostate specific antigen
provide early prompt treatment (PSA)- Prostate cancer
(e.g. prophylaxis) screening
a. Breast self examination -40 years old and above
(BSE)- 20 years old (every (yearly)
month) -Normal values: 0-4 ng/dL
-7 days post menstruation h. Carcino embryonic antigen
-Malignant- Fixed, non- (CEA)- Colorectal cancer
mobile, non-tender, screening
irregular-shaped -50 years old and above
b. Health worker breast (yearly)
examination/ clinical -Normal values:
breast examination ● Smokers: 0-5 ng/dL
(HWBE/CBE)- 20 to 39 years ● Non-smokers: 0-2.5
old (every 3 years) ng/dL
-40 and above (yearly) 3. Tertiary
c. Mammography- Baseline: 35 -Target: Post-treatment
to 39 years old (once) -Goals:
-40 and above (yearly) a. Restoration
-Discomfort during b. Rehabilitation
compression c. Comfort
-No chemicals during d. Support
mammogram (e.g. lotion) Medical records
-Wash breast with plain -Rightful owner:
water before mammogram Institution/hospital
d. Testicular self -Access to client’s record:
examination (TSE)- 12 to Client, health care team,
15 years old- High risk medical students and graduates
for cancer -Purpose:
-Same day every month 1. Research
after a warm bath 2. Education
e. Papanicolaou smear- 18 3. Auditing- For quality
years old and above assurance
-Yearly if sexually active 4. Legal document
and 40 years old and above 5. Communication
-Every 3 years if 3 6. Planning
consecutive negative 7. Reimbursement
-Types:
1. Source oriented medical h. Radiating- Extension of
record (SOMR)- Each person or pain
department make notations in -Pain assessment:
separate sections of the chart a. Provoked/precipitating
(narrative) factor- Activity
-Traditional type b. Quality
-Easily located c. Region/radiation- Location
2. Problem-oriented medical d. Severity- Pain scale
record (POMR)- Data are e. Time- Onset, duration,
arranged according to problems interval
a. Database- Info -Pain management
b. Problem list (pharmacologic):
c. Progress notes a. Opioids- CNS depressant
d. Plan of care ● Full agonist-
3. Focus charting (FDAR) Morphine, meperidine
a. Focus- Condition (dx, (prolong use may
s/sx) cause seizure),
b. Data- Subjective/objective oxycodone, fentanyl
c. Action- Intervention ● Mixed agonist-
d. Response- Evaluation Nalbuphine
4. Charting by exception (CBE)- hydrochloride
Documentation system in which (nubain)
only abnormal or significant -Side effects: Nausea,
findings or exceptions to norms drowsiness, constipation
are recorded (most common), urinary
-Eliminates lenghty charting retention, pruritus (most
5. Electronic health record common SE in elderly)
(EHR)- Are used to manage the b. Non-opioids/NSAIDS-
huge volume of information Acetaminophen, aspirin
required in contemporary health -Side effect: GI
care irritation, heartburn
-Computerized documentation c. Coanalgesic/adjurant- Have
Pain properties that may reduce
-Unpleasant experience pain alone or in
-Subjective combination with other
-Types: analgesics, relieve other
a. Cutaneous- Skin discomforts, potentiate
b. Somatic- Muscles/joints the effect of pain
c. Visceral- Organs medications, or reduce the
d. Phantom- Missing organ side effects of pain
e. Intractable- Without medications
relief -Antidepressants,
f. Psychogenic- Pain without anxiolytic,
physiologic basis anticonvulsants,
g. Referred- Pain is not felt antispasmodic
at the site of injury or -3 step ladder (WHO)
damage
● Stress
● Stimulants (e.g.
synthroid)
-Management:
● Warm bath
● Warm milk
● Sleep diary
● Bedtime rituals
● Exercise
Sleep ● Avoid bedtime snacks
-Physiologic need ● Environment (light,
-It is a universal biologic temp, sound)
process common to all people b. Sleep apnea- Loud snoring
-Altered state of consciousness ● Obstructive- Presence
-Biologic rhythms- Circadian of nasal polyps,
rhythms enlarged tonsils,
-Types: obesity
a. Non rapid eye movement ● Central- Unknown cause
(NREM)- 75 to 80% c. Hypersomnia- Excessive
b. Rapid eye movement (REM)- sleepiness
every 90 minutes d. Narcolepsy- Sudden attacks
-Stages of sleep: of sleep
a. NREM I (very light sleep)- e. Parasomnias- Disruptive
Drowsy and relaxed, eyes sleep-related disorders
roll from side to side, -Unknown cause
awakened easily, decrease in ● Bruxism- Clenching of
HR and RR (slight) teeth
b. NREM II (light sleep)- 10 to ● Emuresis- Bed wetting
15 minutes ● Periodic limb
-Decrease HR, RR, and temp., movement/restless leg
intense stimulus, eyes still syndrome (PLM/RLS)
c. NREM III (delta sleep)- ● Sleeptalking/sleepwalk
Snoring ing
-Difficulty to awaken, ● Sleep paralysis
diminished reflexes, Oxygenation
decrease in HR, RR, temp. -Colorless, odorless, tasteless
(lowest) Safety measures:
d. REM- Every 90 minutes 1. “No smoking” signs on door,
-Increase acetylcholine and tank, and bed
dopamine 2. Avoid electrical equipment near
-5 to 6 times per 8 hours oxygen tank
-Increase GI secretions 3. Avoid battery operated
-Sleep cycle: NREM I&II (20 to 30 equipment near oxygen tank
minutes)→ NREM III (30 minutes)→ 4. Avoid woolen clothing near
NREM II (20 to 30 minutes)→ REM oxygen tank
5. Avoid rebonded hair near oxygen
(10 to 15 minutes)
-Sleep disorders: tank
a. Insomnia- Difficulty in 6. Fire extinguisher
falling/maintaining sleep -Oxygen delivery system:
-Chronic- More than 30 days a. Nasal cannula- 24-44% at a
-Risk factors: rate of 2-6 LPM
● Female (hormone) -Convenient
● Aging
-For pt with chronic airway -Time: 5 to 10 seconds (10 max)
limitation (emphysema, -Interval: 2 to 3 minutes
chronic bronchitis) Incentive spirometer
b. Simple face mask- 40-60% at -Sustained maximum inhalation
a rate of 5-8 LPM device
c. Partial rebreather mask- 60 -For post-op patients, to prevent
to 90% at a rate of 6-10 LPM pulmonary complications
-Mixed inspired and expired -Measure the flow of air inhaled
gas through the mouthpiece
d. Non-rebreather mask- 95 to -Position: Upright
100% at a rate of 10-15 LPM -Steps:
-One-way valve 1. Seal the lips
e. Venturi- 25-50% at a rate of 2. Inhale slowly and hold breath
4-10 LPM for 2 to 6 seconds
-Most accurate 3. Exhale normally
-For pt with chronic airway Tracheostomy
limitation (emphysema, -Opening into the trachea through
chronic bronchitis) the neck, a tube is inserted and
Suctioning artificial airway is created
-Is the aspiration of secretions -Equipment:
through a catheter connected to a 1. Obturator
suction machine or wall suction 2. Inner cannula- Soak with half-
outlet stength hydrogen peroxide, rinse
-Sterile technique with NSS
-Complications: 3. Outer cannula
1. Hypoxia- Most common 4. Tracheostomy ties- Secures
2. Trauma- Do not apply suction outer cannula
during insertion, check for nicks 5. Tracheostomy cuff- Provides air
-Hyperoxygenate before suctioning tight seal to prevent aspiration
(BVM- 3 hyperinflation, O2 tank- Chest drainage (CTT)
10 to 15 LPM for 1 min, mechanical -Inserted into pleural cavity to
ventilator- 100% FiO2 for 2 min) restore negative pressure (lung
-Routes: re-expansion)
1. Oropharyngeal- Position: Semi- -Indications: Pneumothorax,
fowler’s, head placed on side to hemothorax, pleural
facilitate drainage, if effusion/hydrothorax
unconscious, lateral or side-lying Postural drainage
-Length: Tip of nose to ear lobe -A technique in which different
(4 to 6 inches/10 to 15 cm) positions are assumed to
-Time: 5 to 10 seconds (15 facilitate the drainage of
maximum) secretions from the bronchial
-Interval: 20 to 30 seconds airways
2. Nasopharyngeal- Position: Semi -Always elevate the affected side
fowler’s, hyperextension Aspiration procedures
-Length: Tip of nose to ear lobe 1. Paracentesis- Peritoneal cavity
(4 to 6 inches/10 to 15 cm) (max: 1.5 L)
-Time: 5 to 10 seconds (15 max) -Nursing responsibilities:
-Interval: 20 to 30 seconds a. Pre-test: Empty bladder
3. Endotracheal tube/tracheostomy b. Intra-test:
tube (ET/TT)- Position: Semi- Sitting/upright/supine
fowler’s (unconscious)
-Length: Until point of c. Post-test:
resistance, withdraw 1 inch ● Position of comfort
● Pressure dressing b. Remove dentures
● VS every 15 c. Meds:
● Measure abdominal ● Lidocaine spray- To
girth numb the oral cavity
2. Thoracentesis- Pleural space of the pt
(max: 1 L) ● Anxiolytics
-Nursing responsibilities: ● Cholinergic
a. Pre-test: Void -Post:
b. Intra-test: Sitting a. VS especially RR
(lean)/lateral (unaffected) Colostomy
c. Post-test: -Types:
● Lateral (unaffected) 1. Ascending colostomy- Watery
● Pressure dressing stool
● VS every 15 minutes 2. Transverse colostomy- Mushy
● Assess breathing stool
3. Lumbar puncture- Cerebrospinal 3. Descending colostomy- Semi-
fluid formed
-Nursing responsibilities: 4. Sigmoid colostomy- Well-formed
a. Pre-test: Void -Normal characteristics:
b. Intra-test: Lateral 1. Pink-red “beefy red”
recumbent 2. Slight moist
c. Post-test: 3. Slight protrusion
● Dorsal recumbent for 4. Painless
12 hours -Diet: Close to normal diet,
Biopsy procedures avoid gas forming food (gum,
1. Liver biopsy- Position: Supine/ alcohol, smoking)
left side lying, post: R side -Recommended food: Yogurt,
lying with sandbags parsley, crackers
-Post: NPO for 4 hours, bedrest -Colostomy irrigation: Cleanse,
for atleast 24 hours, no lifting regulate, stimulate peristalsis
of heavy objects for 1 to 2 weeks (primary purpose)
2. Renal biopsy- Position: Prone, 1. Solution: Lukewarm tap water
post: supine with sandbags (500 to 1,000 ml)
-Post: NPO for 4 hours, bedrest 2. Height: 12 to 18 inches above
for atleast 24 hours, no lifting stoma
of heavy objects for 1 to 2 weeks 3. Depth: 2 to 4 inches
Scope procedures
1. Lower endoscopy- Colonoscopy,
sigmoidoscopy, proctoscopy,
anoscopy
-Pre:
a. Low fiber diet 3 days prior
to procedure
b. Clear liquid 1 day prior
c. Night before procedure-
Laxatives, NPO
d. Morning before procedure-
Cleansing enema
-Post: Monitor for bloody stool
2. Upper endoscopy-
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
-Pre:
a. NPO for 6 to 8 hours

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