Questions and Answers
What kinds of conditions require subacute care?
Recent surgery or acute conditions, such as total joint replacements, cardiac surgery, or recent stroke, or chronic illnesses, such as AIDS or cancer.
What is the purpose of artificial airways?
Artificial airways are used when a person needs assistance with breathing for a prolonged period of time.
What does general tracheostomy care involve?
Keeping the skin around the opening, or stoma, clean, assisting with dressing changes, and helping with the cleaning of the inner part of the device.
Why is it important to enter the room often when a resident is using a mechanical ventilator?
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What observations should nursing assistants make about chest drainage?
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What should the nursing assistant report to the nurse when a resident is on dialysis?
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What does a pulse oximeter measure?
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What does a telemetry device monitor?
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What is one nursing assistant responsibility regarding suctioning?
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What is one nursing assistant responsibility regarding feeding tubes?
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The nursing assistant should not get the telemetry unit, pads, or electrodes wet.
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Subacute care is for residents who?
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A pulse oximeter measures?
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A tube that is inserted into the nose, through the esophagus, and into the stomach for feeding is called a(n)?
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Care guidelines for dialysis include?
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Symptoms of respiratory distress include?
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What is one of the nursing assistant's responsibilities for tube feedings?
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The method used to insert an artificial airway is called?
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What is the function of an artificial airway?
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The chest drainage must be observed for amount and color.
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What might a nursing assistant do for a resident with a tracheostomy?
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Clipboards, pads, and communication boards can help with communication for a resident on a ventilator.
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Alternate communication methods for a resident with an artificial airway include?
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Study Notes
Subacute Care Conditions
- Subacute care is necessary for conditions like total joint replacements, cardiac surgery, recent strokes, AIDS, and cancer.
Artificial Airways
- Used for individuals requiring prolonged breathing assistance.
Tracheostomy Care
- Involves keeping the stoma clean, assisting with dressing changes, and cleaning the inner part of the device.
Mechanical Ventilator Support
- Frequent presence of nursing assistants is crucial for residents on mechanical ventilators due to their high support needs.
Chest Drainage Observations
- Nursing assistants should monitor color, amount, and consistency of drainage.
Dialysis Monitoring
- Report signs of respiratory distress, vital sign changes, pain or swelling at the insertion site, abdominal discomfort, muscle cramps, edema, intake/output changes, and itchy skin.
Pulse Oximeter Function
- Measures both pulse rate and blood oxygen level.
Telemetry Device Monitoring
- Tracks the heart's rhythm and rate.
Suctioning Responsibilities
- Nursing assistants are responsible for reporting signs of respiratory distress.
Feeding Tube Care
- Positioning residents properly during feeding tube administration is a key responsibility.
Telemetry Pack Care
- Ensure that the telemetry unit, pads, and electrodes remain dry.
Subacute Care Facilities
- Designed for residents requiring more intensive care than standard long-term facilities provide.
Nasogastric Tube Function
- A tube used for feeding, inserted through the nose, esophagus, and into the stomach.
Dialysis Care Guidelines
- Important to adhere strictly to intake and output measurement protocols.
Respiratory Distress Symptoms
- Notable symptoms include gurgling sounds.
Tube Feeding Responsibilities
- Key tasks include properly positioning residents for feeding.
Artificial Airway Insertion
- The procedure to insert an artificial airway is known as intubation.
Function of Artificial Airways
- Essential for maintaining open airways, allowing lungs to exchange air effectively.
Chest Tube Monitoring
- Nursing staff must observe chest drainage for both amount and color.
Tracheostomy Support
- Nursing assistants should provide appropriate skin care around the tracheostomy tube.
Ventilator Resident Communication
- Communication aids like clipboards and pads are effective for residents on ventilators.
Alternative Communication Methods
- Residents with artificial airways can use communication boards to facilitate interaction.
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Description
This quiz covers essential nursing knowledge regarding subacute care conditions, artificial airways, and mechanical ventilator support. It also addresses important monitoring techniques for dialysis, chest drainage, and telemetry devices. Test your understanding of these critical healthcare topics.
