Fundamentals and Basics

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Across
  1. 2. the assessment that must be completed on admission and on a set basis, dependent upon patient location (unit)
  2. 5. a leakage of fluid or medication from an IV line that involves a non-vesicant
  3. 11. a useful tool for calling the doctor to provide a rundown of patient situation and needs
  4. 12. measurement of acid-base balance to help determine treatment plan for DKA
  5. 14. precautions required for cdiff
  6. 17. a medication commonly used to treat symptoms of extravasation
  7. 18. a scoring system used to determine skin breakdown risk
  8. 20. an online application where patients can view their current treatment plan and progress notes
  9. 23. pneumonia associated with the use of a ventilator
  10. 24. a medication or fluid delivered via an IV line that can cause blistering and/or tissue necrosis
  11. 26. the protocol utilized to treat and prevent the spread of MRSA
Down
  1. 1. a monitoring system utilized to assist staff with remembering and documenting patient terms
  2. 3. this type of catheter is placed under the skin creating distance between the entry point and the venous site
  3. 4. better option for patients who are picking at lines, leads, etc. but are not combative or unsafe in other ways
  4. 6. most commonly used restraint method
  5. 7. an artificial opening created during an operation
  6. 8. an antibiotic-resistant bacterial infection commonly spread in hospitals and long-term care facilities
  7. 9. UTI occurring 2 days or more after placement of a Foley catheter
  8. 10. guidelines used to treat diabetic ketoacidosis
  9. 13. a set of guidelines on basic patient care for a specific unit
  10. 15. a thorough account of the patient (including history, situation, and current/pending orders)
  11. 16. "nickname" for the bacteria that leads to infection in the colon that easily spreads without adequate hand-hygiene
  12. 19. a leakage of fluid or medication from an IV line that involves a vesicant
  13. 21. a method of restricting or reducing a patient's ability to move
  14. 22. the protocol utilized for sedation management and prevention of VAP for ventilated patients
  15. 25. an option for patients to have prescriptions delivered directly to the bedside