MED SURG II

Med Surg II final exam #1 Questions and Answers 100% When performing immediate post op care, how often do you check the patient's vitals? {{Ans:- Every 15 minutes In addition to checking vitals in immediate post op care, what else needs to be checked? {{Ans:- Repsiratory and GI functions Wound evaluated for draining and exudate Pain meds given as needed Position on side or HOB up 45 degrees Emesis basin at bedside Assess for S/S of shock In immedite post-op care, how long is the...

Med Surg II Test 5 Where is sodium most abundant in the cell Extracellular fluid Where is potassium most abundant in the cell Intracellular What is Interstitial fluids Fluid between the cells and blood vessels (ex. Tissues) Increased production of this hormone causes sodium retention (and water retention, because where sodium goes water follows) and potassium loss (Ex. Corticosteroids) Aldosterone Phosphate and _______________ have a inverse relationship Calcium Brain Natriuretic Pe...