What lab level should be checked for a possible MI? correct answer: Troponin
What indicates metabolic acidosis? correct answer: Low bicarb and low pH
What signs would be expected for sustained blood loss? correct answer: Hypotension and a weak, thready pulse
What does the P wave indicat...
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What lab level should be checked for a possible MI? correct answer: Troponin
What indicates metabolic acidosis? correct answer: Low bicarb and low pH
What signs would be expected for sustained blood loss? correct answer: Hypotension and a weak, thready pulse
What does the P wave indicate on a rhythm strip? correct answer: Atrial depolarization before the QRS
What is a possible reason for lower extremity edema and what lab is used to diagnose? correct answer: R sided heart failure and BNP
What are 2 indications of R sided heart failure? correct answer: JVD and hepatomegaly
A pt is post angio with a stent placed what requires immediate action? correct answer: The development of chest pain
What is an example of a priority symptom to report? correct answer: Chest pain What level of sodium should be reported? correct answer: Above 145 or below 135
What should be given for a pt with SIADH and increasing central venous pressure? correct answer: A diuretic
What are people with Afib at risk for and what medication should be prescribed? correct answer: At risk for stroke, prescribe anticoagulant
A pt with a history of CHF comes into the ER what would indicated the pt is overhydrated? correct answer: SOB
What levels would indicate respiratory acidosis? correct answer:
Low pH, high CO2, low O2
What puts a pt at risk for respiratory alkalosis? correct answer: Anxiety (hyperventilation)
What would the sputum look like for a pt with a lung infection? correct answer: Thick and green
What signs would indicate low fluid volume? correct answer: Elevated BUN, dry mucous membranes, poor skin turgor, and tenting
What adverse effect can lasix have on electrolytes? correct answer: Lowers potassium
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