Malignant hyperthermia - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Malignant hyperthermia triggers - Succinylcholine Volatile anesthetics Disease associated with malignant hyperthermia - Central core disease Duchenne muscular dystrophy Myotonic dystrophy Osteogenesis imperfecta Myelomeningocele Strabismus Signs/symptoms of malignant hyperthermia (also name the most sensitive, specific and earliest) - 1) Tachycardia (earliest) 2) Increased ETCO2 despite adequate ventilation (most sensitive/specific) 3) Rigidity 4) Elevated temperature 5) Acidosis 6...

Malignant Hyperthermia - Genetic disorder Affects between 10,000 and 50,000 individuals. Risk of potentially life-threate Onset - In operating room: -tachypnea (rapid breathing) -low plasma [o2] -high plasma [co2] -tachycardia (rapid heart rate) -hyperthermia (rising body temp) can be as rapid as 1 degree every 5 mins. -rigidity, sweating and dramatic swings in blood pressure. Onset usually during anesthesia, but can occur several hours later. Untreated - Pt develops respiratory and l...

NUR 1211 Final Exam | Questions and Answers 2023 Graded A+. A nurse is providing care for a client who is postoperative day 2 following gastric surgery. The nurses assessment should be planned in light of the possibility of what potential complications? Select all that apply. Selected Answers: CorrectA. Hemorrhage CorrectB. Pneumonia CorrectD. Atelectasis Answers: CorrectA. Hemorrhage CorrectB. Pneumonia C. Chronic gastritis CorrectD. Atelectasis E. Malignant hyperthermia Response ...

DAANCE practice test/2023 LATEST UPDATE/GUARANTEED SUCCESS Signs of malignant hyperthermia - ANSWER-Tachycardia, CO2 retention, muscle rigidity, increase in body temp, lethal arrythmia Tx for malignant hyperthermia - ANSWER-EMS, O2, dantrolene, cold saline IV, ice packs-groin, axilla,neck What tyoe of med is methohexital/brevital - ANSWER-Barbiturate Side effects of brevital - ANSWER-Apnea on induction, muscle twitching, hiccups, decrease in BP, increase in HR, laryngospasm, bronchos...

NUR 1211 Medical Surgical Final Exam Questions & Answers (ANSWERED CORRECTLY) Verified 2023/2024. The patient with inflammatory bowel disease has a serum potassium of 3.4 mEq/L. Which action should the nurse implement first? Selected Answer: Incorrect a. Notify the healthcare provider Answers: a. Notify the healthcare provider Correct b. Assess the patient for muscle weakness c. Request telemetry for the patient d. Prepare to administer IV potassium 3 A client who experienced an upper...

NUR 1211 Medical Surgical Final Exam Questions & Answers (ANSWERED CORRECTLY) Verified 2023/2024. The patient with inflammatory bowel disease has a serum potassium of 3.4 mEq/L. Which action should the nurse implement first? Selected Answer: Incorrect a. Notify the healthcare provider Answers: a. Notify the healthcare provider Correct b. Assess the patient for muscle weakness c. Request telemetry for the patient d. Prepare to administer IV potassium 3 A client who experienced an upper...

Exam 1: NSG3250 / NSG 3250 (2024 / 2025 Update) Adult Health I | Complete Review with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A Q: high hemoglobin indicates dehydration Q: PT/INR test Answer: determine how long it takes for the blood to clot Q: Surgical Care Improvement Project (SCIP) Answer: created to reduce physical complications ex: taking out foley asap, antibiotics, pre-medications, venous thrombi emboli prevention. Q: Why are pt NPO before surgery Answer: prevent aspiration ...

Signs of malignant hyperthermia - correct answers--Tachycardia, CO2 retention, muscle rigidity, increase in body temp, lethal arrythmia Tx for malignant hyperthermia - correct answers--EMS, O2, dantrolene, cold saline IV, ice packs-groin, axilla,neck What tyoe of med is methohexital/brevital - correct answers--Barbiturate Side effects of brevital - correct answers--Apnea on induction, muscle twitching, hiccups, decrease in BP, increase in HR, laryngospasm, bronchospasm What type ...

Exam 2: NUR100/ NUR 100 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Pharmacology | Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A – Fortis Q: What is malignant hyperthermia? what are the signs of this? Answer: -genetic predisposition associated with general anesthesia and depolarizing NMBD succinylcholine -rapid rise in body temp, tachycardia, tachypnea, muscular rigidity Q: what happens if a pt is given a NMBD that is not mechanically vented (in error) Answer: -th...

Exam 1: NSG3250/ NSG 3250 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Adult Health I | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A Q: What drugs for conscious sedation Answer: Medazolam Propofol Q: Diff between epidural and spinal Answer: Epi-cath/long term Spinal-injection/short term Q: Signs of malignant hyperthermia Answer: Rapid fever Drop in spo2 Tachycardia Elevated end tidal co2 Q: When does malignant hyperthermia occur? Answer: First 15 min...