Case study fluid overload - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1. General Lab Values Q1: What is the normal range for serum sodium levels? A) 135-145 mEq/L B) 3.5-5.0 mEq/L C) 70-100 mg/dL D) 8.5-10.5 mg/dL Answer: A) 135-145 mEq/L Elaboration: Serum sodium levels are crucial for maintaining fluid balance and nerve function. Values outside this range can indicate dehydration, kidney issues, or other medical conditions. 2. Electrolytes Q2: Which electrolyte is primarily responsible for maintaining cardiac rhythm? A) Calcium B) Sodium C) Potas...

Case Study: Electrolyte Imbalance and Fluid Overload from Acute Renal Failure Insufficiency

Comprehensive CRNA Interview Review Accurate responses are given. Comprehensive CRNA Interview Review Norepinephrine Mechanism of Action (MOA) A1, A2, B1 agonist. Primary agent used in distributive shock because it's ability to recruit venous volume and augment preload, while increasing arterial tone, and increasing cardiac output. Alpha one causing peripheral smooth muscle contraction. (low dose venous, high dose venous and arterial). Alpha 2 adrenoreceptor agonism actually ant...

Periop 101 Final Exam Study Guide Solutions Major components of medical video imaging include: - ANSWER-Fiber optic light cable, Camera Control Unit (CCU) Special considerations when using a endoscopic light source are: - ANSWER-Place in "standby" mode, do not turn on until light cable is connected to the telescope, set according to manufacturer's parameters Special considerations when using insufflation (establishing a pneumoperitoneum) - ANSWER-Always have a backup tank availa...

Types of prevention - answer-primary- car restraints, bicycle helmets, immunizations secondary- prevent for those with RF-pap, mammo tertiary-mgmt of established disease- meds, lifestyle Primary - answer-Preventing the health problem, most cost effective form of healthcare **IMMUNIZATIONS, ensuring adequate illumination at home (preventing falls) Secondary - answer-Detecting disease in early asymptomatic stages, screenings -Early cause finding of asymptomatic disease via the use of a sc...

Case Study Sickle Cell Disease Difficulty: Advanced Setting: Emergency department Index Words: sickle cell disease (SCD), anemia, pain management, oxygenation, blood transfusion therapy, fluid volume overload Giddens Concepts: Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Gas Exchange, Pain, Perfusion, Safety HESI Concepts: Assessment, Fluids & Electrolytes, Gas Exchange, Oxygenation, Pain, Perfusion, Safety . u Scenario V.M. is a 29-year-old African American married man who has sickle cell disease ...

N364: Hear Failure Case Study/Davis Questions with Correct Answers how much weight gain is concerning in an individual with heart failure? - Ans:-gaining 3 lbs or more in a 24 hour period - suggest volume overload ________ is the most common risk factor for HF followed by __________ - Ans:-HTN CAD What heart test tells you ejection fraction? what should the ejection fraction be? - Ans:-- echocardiogram - 55% why do you want to look at the labs for Hgb/Hct in pts with HF - Ans:-- low le...

  Renal Evolve Questions Nursing Concepts for Adult Health (Arizona State University) 1. A 48-year-old man is admitted with an acute myocardial infarction. Assessment reveals the following: Vital Signs Blood pressure 70/40 mm Hg Heart rate 122 beats/min and irregular Respiratory rate 26 breaths/min Urine output 20 mL over the past 2 hours Hemodynamics Pulmonary artery press...

HESI Case study Heart Failure with Atrial Fibrillation Jonathan Stevens Meet the Client: Jonathan StevensSixty-three-year-old Jonathan Stevens visits the healthcare clinic complaining of increasing fatigue and difficulty breathing. Physical assessment findings include a rapid, irregular heart rate of 138 beats/min, BP of 140/86 mmHg, and a respiratory rate of 28 breaths/min. His breath sounds are clear with fine crackles in the bases bilaterally. He has positive jugular vein diste...

CMN 140 Exam1, CMN 140 Exam 2, CMN 140 Final 194 Questions with Verified Answers "Hardware" vs "Software" of the brain - CORRECT ANSWER *Hardware:* -Biological organ of communication -Computation is processed in gray matter -> e.g. how info is processed in the brain -Info is transmitted via white matter *Software:* -The brain gives rise to the mind -Some programs are innate (e.g. capacity for language) -Some are learned (e.g. English language) *There is a deep physical conn...