Considering acid-base imbalances, what treatment would be
appropriate for patient with excessive vomiting? Correct
Answers metabolic alkalosis
NaCl fluids
too much base!
Define bruxism Correct Answers grinding teeth
Define CVAD, what are examples? Correct Answers central
venous access device
examples: PICC, port
Define the 4 stages of sleep and the ease to wake Correct
Answers Stage 1 NREM: awakens easily, only few min long
Stage 2 NREM: more stimulation to wake, 10-20 min long
Stage 3 NREM: difficult to wake, delta sleep, decreased VS
REM: very difficult to wake, starts 90 min after falling asleep,
accounts for 20-25% sleep time
Difference between hypovolemia and dehydration Correct
Answers hypovolemia = extracellular fluid volume is reduced,
balance of electrolytes and water lost (ratio needs to be ≠ but
instead is =)
dehydration = fluid loss, mainly due to water loss
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