DHA - EXAM TOPICS

Diabetes - Insulin (actions of ie. short/long acting) & glucose doses
Illeostomy/colostomy care (& types of poo!)
Cholecystectomy incisions (open)
COPD, care
CVA - post cardiac surgery care, pain management & ambulation
Amputation & stump care
STI's (women)
Post cesarean problems (pulm. embolism)
Care of infant - feeding position
Eyes surgery & problems
Palliative care
Pain management
Assessment of pt. pre ortho procedure - arthroscopy
Quadriplegic - range of motion exercises (home care)
Nursing priorities - care plans
Amputation - infection & antibiotics
Infectious diseases - precautions (TB, MRSA etc.)
APGAR score
Botulism - cause
PICC home care
Cardiac rhythm (VT, life threatening)
Thrombosis care/needs.