01). Hospitalization for Nurses01 (1).pptx
- 1. Hospitalization The act of placing a person in a hospital as a patient.
- 2. Hospitalization & environment Home Familiar place & facilities Self determination With family Hospital Unfamiliar place and facilities Scheduled life Limitation of activities With unknown people
- 3. Effect of hospitalization Unfamiliarity of the surrounding. Loss of independence. Separation from spouse/family members. Financial problems. Isolation from other people.
- 4. Conti. Lack of information. Threat of severe illness. Separation from family. Problem with medication.
- 6. Patients unit The patient unit is the area of the hospital in which the patient receives medical and nursing care and treatment as well as the place in which he/she lives during his/her hospital stay.
- 7. Conti. It must be maintained as a safe, pleasant, clean, and orderly environment for the patient's physical and mental well being. Constant effort is needed to achieve and maintain the necessary high level of order and sanitation.
- 9. Optimum patients environment Provision of privacy Adequate lighting Good ventilation Facilities for elimination and disposal of waste
- 10. Cont. Reasonable cleanliness of furniture & surface Free from disagreeable noise and odor Pleasant color
- 11. Furniture for the patient basic unit includes: Bed. Bedside locker/ cabinet. Over bed table. Chair/ Stool.
- 12. Other equipment Water flask and drinking cup Plate, spoon ect.. Bedpans, Urinals, Emesis trays Waste basket Toilet articles- soap, toothbrush, tooth paste comb ect..
- 13. Hospital bed Made of metal Simple in design, light, strong, durable and easily movable Easy to clean, disinfect and handle
- 16. Cont. Some beds are adjustable Standard bed- 78 inch long, 36- 38 inch wide and 26-28 inch high Some beds may have side rails
- 17. Bedside locker Use to store the clients personal articles Made of wood, metal or plastic May have drawers and stages On the locker boiled water bottle, flower vas
- 19. Conti.. Drawer toilet items Lower stage bedpan, urinal, sputum cup, emesis tray when they are used Inside the locker plate, cup, food item and patients clothes
- 20. Over bed table. Made of metal or wood Light and portable (with wheels) Used for - feeding, writing, reading, and comfort measures ex: to relive breathing difficulty
- 22. Chair Use for - sitting the patient and keeping the bed linen during bed making
- 23. Bed and bedding Bed Mattress Pillows and pillow cases Mackintosh and draw sheet Bed sheets Bed spread or counterpane Blanket
- 24. Mattress Should be firm, thick and smooth Made by coir, sponge, air, water Should have a washable cover Mattress sides should be changed daily to maintain uneven surface
- 25. Pillows and pillow cases Pillows made out of cotton, sponge, or air Usual size 60cm long, 45cm wide & 10cm thick There are two pillows for one patient Pillows can be used for positionning the patient Pillow case- use to protect the pillow
- 27. Mackintosh and draw sheet Mackintosh A water proof sheet Made by rubber or plastic material Use to protect mattress & bottom sheet from soiling (Place from side to side and extend from client's shoulder to below knee ) (18 inches from the head of the bed)
- 28. Conti.. Draw sheet Made of cotton material Used to cover the mackintosh The average size 150cm long & 110cm wide
- 30. Bed sheet Made of strong cotton material Use to Protect the mattress from soiling Cover the patient
- 31. Conti They should be sufficient long and wide to tuck in well at the head, foot and sides Standard size- 108 inches long & 72 inches wide
- 32. Bed spread or counterpane A top cover on a bed over other bedclothes It is a decorative covering for a bed. It protect the blanket and bed as a whole from dust Size 3 m long and 3 m wide
- 33. Blanket Usually made up of woollen material Use to protect client from chilling Blankets irritate the skin and should never be used next to the client
- 34. Cleaning patient unit Daily dust and arrange the bed Change linen if dirty Clean all parts of the locker daily Keep apropriate space between bed and wall Keep the bed side locker on the right side of head end of the bed with 18 inches space Chair keep on right side foot end of the bed