Cardiac arrythmias - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Question: 1Which of the following acute changes in the serum chemistry profile would be expected in a patient who is experiencing tumor lysis syndrome(TLS)? 1: Hypercalcemia and hypomagnesemia2: Hyperkalemia and hyperphosphatemia3: Hypernatremia and hypermagnesemia4: Hypocalcemia and hyperphosphatemia CORRECT ANSWER 2 A patient with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) receiving enteral nutrition will benefit most from 1: supplemental arginine.2: formulas containing omega-6 fatty acid...

Cardio/Endo Surgery EOR Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass stable angina workup - Answer- EKG = normal, Q waves (prior MI) cardiac stress test = ST depression > 1 mm DEFINITIVE DIAGNOSIS = coronary angiography stable angina treatment - Answer- nitroglycerin sublingual beta blockers severe = angioplasty and bypass unstable angina workup - Answer- EKG = ST segment or T wave abnormalities cardiac enzymes = normal troponin, CK-MB unstable angina treatment - Answer- - admit for continu...

DRGs (diagnosis-related groups) - refers to reimbursement for health care services based on a predetermined fixed price-per-case or diagnosis; it categorizes patients to better control hospital costs; there is a time-table for how long someone with a DRG can be in the hospital on government funds, which is a barrier to proper healthcare. gastric secretion pH (checking NG tube) - less than 5.5 Hyponatremia - Stupor/coma Apprehension, headache confusion, depression convulsion, n/v Lethargy ...

NU 607 PATHO MOD 1 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALL CORRECT What organ regulates potassium - Answer- Kidneys, they excrete it when theres high levels to keep it regulated Hyperkalemia - Answer- ICF to EVF shift, low renal excretion S/S: tall t wave, cardiac arrythmias in general, weakness Tx: calcium gluconate, dialysis if kidneys is issue Hypokalemia - Answer- GI or renal disorders cause this/ low intake/ increase body excretion S/S: neuromuscular weakness, dysrythmias Low sodium ...

CSFA PRACTICE EXAM GUIDE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS the legal doctrine that mandates every professional to carry out his or her duties according to national standards of care practiced throughout the country is; - answer-doctrine of resonable man which is the result of potassium imbalance? 1. bone loss 2. decreased osmotic pressure 3. cardiac arrythmias 4. water intoxication - answer-3. cardiac arrythmias a vagal response would be: - answer-bradycardia the normal ph of urine is; - a...

Question: 1Which of the following acute changes in the serum chemistry profile would be expected in a patient who is experiencing tumor lysis syndrome(TLS)? 1: Hypercalcemia and hypomagnesemia2: Hyperkalemia and hyperphosphatemia3: Hypernatremia and hypermagnesemia4: Hypocalcemia and hyperphosphatemia - 2 A patient with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) receiving enteral nutrition will benefit most from 1: supplemental arginine.2: formulas containing omega-6 fatty acids.3: formula...

Causes of respiratory acidosis Hypoventilation, bradypnea, low RR Causes of respiratory alkalosis Hyperventilation, tachypnea, high RR Causes of metabolic acidosis Diarrhea Causes of metabolic alkalosis Nausea, vomiting Isotonic Solutions 1/2 NS Hyperkalemia > 5.0 THINK CARDIAC Cause: Renal compromised, PTH abnormalities S/S: Arrythmias, palpations, parasthesias (numbness & tingling) Interventions: EKG, widening

When and why we give digoxin Only oral ionitropic med (increases heart contractility, not faster) Safety measures for digoxin -give at regular intervals -1 hour before or 2 hours after eating (dont mix w food or fluid> decreased absorption) -check apical HR one full minute (HOLD if <90 infants, 110 young kids, <70 older kids) -brsuh teeth after> stains -missed dose? <4h give, >4h hold, if two doses missed NOTIFY provider -do not repeat dose if child vomits>sign of toxicity ...

Insulin aspart, lispro, and glulisine are examples of _____ -acting insulin - rapid the onset of rapid-acting insulin is typically _______ minutes - 30 insulin lispro - Humalog insulin aspart - Novolog hypoglycemia threshold is ______ mg/dl - 70 glucose supplementation can be done with - fruit juices, non-diet sodas, and glucose tablets recheck glucose in _____ minutes after correction in hypoglycemic patients - 15 do not mix ______-acting insulin with other insulin - long NPH is _______...

factors affecting nutritional intake correct answer: •Medications (may affect taste or cause N&V) •Medical Testing (may miss out on meals bc taking test) •Fear and Anxiety •Pain •Unfamiliar Schedules (may be interrupted, may not be used to being offered 3 meals per day) •Unacceptable Food/Acceptance of Interventions (don't want to accept diet) •Inappropriate Diet Orders (i.e. stroke needs a texture and consistency modification) •If needed, inadequate feeding assistance/u...