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Clinical manifestations of hypoglycemia - hungry - lightheaded - shaky - diaphoretic - irritable - tachycardia - unable to concentrate - headache Clinical manifestations of hyperglycemia - thirsty (younger children) - polyuria - dry mucus membranes - lethargy - confusion - hungry (older children) ...

Poor weight gain, poor feeding, frequent respiratory infection, exercise intolerance, sibling/parent with cardiac defect what is the history of a child with a cardio problem? Increase hr, rr, widen pulse pressure, poor color, clubbing, murmur what are physical assessments of a child with a cardiova...

Ipratropium (atrovent) bronchodilator used in respiratory illness (bronchospasm); opens up the medium and large airways in the lungs through the relaxation of smooth; side effects: -anxiety -dizziness -palpitations -dry mouth -blurred vision -nasal congestion -nausea -cough -worsening of bronchospas...

Developmental differences between adult vs child respiratory system: 1. the nasopharynx is smaller (problem because it's easily occluded during infection) 2. the tonsils and adenoids (lymph tissue) grow rapidly and become swollen which can result in an airway obstruction; atrophy with age 3. nose i...

Piaget created a theory of development related to what? Cognitive abilities varying from age to age Erikson created a theory of development related to what? Psychosocial development Birth to 12 months. Learns trust as basic needs are met. Mistrust if needs not met or unable to delay gratification....

3 Primary Sources that Pay for Healthcare Government (Medicare & Medicaid), private health insurance (through your job), and out-of-pocket (includes deductibles, copayments, and anything paid by the individual) Medicare Part A Federal program that is the insurance plan for hospital, hospice, home h...

What is the difference between sinus rhythm and sinus bradycardia? a. different rhythm b. different QRS complex c. different rates d. different p waves c. different rates Which intervals are traditionally measured to be able to evaluate an electrocardiogram? SATA a. QRS b. PR interval c. TR interva...

A 2-month-old with a cleft lip is transferred to the pediatric floor immediately following surgical repair of the defect. Which of the following interventions should the nurse perform? a. Assess placement of the elbow restraints b. Assess placement of the gastrostomy tube c.Monitor the infant for...

What is the earliest indicator of change in neuro status? change in LOC What is the term for forgetfulness confusion What is the term for drowsy lethargy What is the term for arousable by stimulation obtunded What is the term for arousable by vigorous stimulation? stuporours What is the term fo...

What are classic signs and characteristics of breast cancer? Signs: -pitting edema -retracted nipple and areola -peau d' orange (Skin of an orange) Characteristics: -hard -non-mobile What is palpable and needs to be investigated in breast cancer? The supraclavicular node Who is at risk for breast...

A patient's pacemaker is firing electricity at the appropriate times, but the EKG shows a flat line with no EKG complex after each pacer spike. What pacemaker problem does this describe? a. Failure to capture b. Failure to sense c. Failure to pace d. Appropriately functioning pacemaker a. Failure t...

Functions of the Renal System Filter blood plasma, acid-base balance, fluid-electrolyte balance, renin secretion, regulates BP, RBC production, and activates vitamin D (Calcitriol) synthesis Acute Kidney Injury Sudden onset, most common cause is acute tubular necrosis, diagnostic criteria includes ...

Decreased sleep leads to... increased risk for delirium Most common problem in ICU patients anxiety: threat to health/life, loss of control of body functions, foreign environment, lots of noise, pain, can't communicate How to promote sleep in ICU scheduled rest p periods, dim lights at night, pro...

Malignant hyperthermia - genetically linked - adverse reaction to anesthesia with succinylcholine - very rapid increase in temp, tachycardia, hypotension, muscle rigidity - cyanosis - antidote = dantrolene (muscle relaxer) with 60ml sterile water - administer cold fluids - anything to reduce temp P...

What are the benefits of standard formal RN dx statements SATA - fosters whos knowledge - provides precise defitions of - what does it say about the rns role - foster dev of RN knowledge - provides precise definitions of the pts problem - distinguishes the nurses role from other providers Post op p...

Assist/Control (AC) Ventilation Preset # of breaths and tidal volume (Vt) Patient may trigger additional breaths-considered a weaning mode Vt of spontaneous breaths DOES NOT vary- Ventilator supports ALL breaths (set RR and patient-triggered breaths) with the set Vt Ventilator performs most of the W...

Which of the following patients is MOST likely to be experiencing delirium? A. A 94 year old female who answered "September 5" instead of "September 15" when asked what day it is B. A 34 year old male diagnosed with a right femur fracture who is talking in his sleep after receiving 1mg of Dilaud...

Normal vital signs in adults Blood pressure: 90/60 mm Hg to 120/80 mm Hg. Breathing: 12 to 18 breaths per minute. Pulse: 60 to 100 beats per minute. Temperature: 97.8°F to 99.1°F (36.5°C to 37.3°C)/average 98.6°F (37°C) Spo2: 95-100% What can inadequate pain management and unrelieved pain lea...

Medicare the most expensive healthcare. Recipients are reimbursed by predetermined amount such as a fix cost per case. Hospitals are paid by the quality of service that is provided Medicaid a joint federal and state program that helps with costs for people with limited income and resources Diagnos...