Abg considerations - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

TMC EXAM 160 Questions with Verified Answers FORM A A 48 year-old female is admitted to the ED with diaphoresis, jugular venous distension, and 3+ pitting edema in the ankles. These findings are consistent with - CORRECT ANSWER heart failure A patient is admitted to the ED following a motor vehicle accident. On physical exam, the respiratory therapist discovers that breath sounds are absent in the left chest with a hyperresonant percussion note. The trachea is shifted to the right. The p...

NUR2392 Multidimensional Care II Exam 2 Graded A+ Uncompensated pH and one other value is abnormal Partial compensation pH, CO2, and HCO3 are all off Full compensation pH is normal Acidosis reduces the excitability of cardiovascular muscle, neurons, skeletal muscle, and smooth muscle. Alkalosis increases the sensitivity of excitable tissues allowing them to OVERRESPOND without stimulation ABG considerations - Assess cardiovascular w/ acidosis (cardiac arrest from hyperkalemia) - As...

NUR2392 Multidimensional Care II Exam 2 Questions With 100% Correct Answers Uncompensated - answerpH and one other value is abnormal Partial compensation - answerpH, CO2, and HCO3 are all off Full compensation - answerpH is normal Acidosis - answerreduces the excitability of cardiovascular muscle, neurons, skeletal muscle, and smooth muscle. Alkalosis - answerincreases the sensitivity of excitable tissues allowing them to OVERRESPOND without stimulation ABG considerations - answer- Asse...

NURS 160 FINAL EXAM | with complete solution What the the first line agents of TB? - Isoniazide (INH) Rifampin *GIVEN TOGETHER FOR 6-12 MONTHS* Nursing considerations and patient teaching for: INH - (First line for active TB tx, used prophylactically) Admin on empty stomach Monitor for: -numbness and tingling of the extremities -hepatotoxicity -anemia Take pyridoxine to prevent peripheral neuropathy Avoid ETOH Notify MD if allergic rxn occurs Nursing considerations an...

Exam 1 med surg study guide Unit 1 Specialty practice of medical-surgical nursing Promote, restore, or maintain optimal health for patients 18 years and older Nurses must have knowledge, skills, an d attitudes to be Care coordinators Transition managers Caregivers Pt educators Leaders Advocates for the pt and family The joint commission: effective care coordination and transition management Understandable discharge instructions for the patient and family Explanation of self-care activities Ongoi...

CFRN Exam 609 Questions with Verified Answers What is atmospheric pressure at sea level? - CORRECT ANSWER 760mmHg (or 760 torr) T/F: Atmospheric pressure and barometric pressure are essentially the same thing, just using a different unit of measure. - CORRECT ANSWER True (think measuring same item in inches and then measuring it in cm) How many atmospheres (or ATMs) are at sea level? - CORRECT ANSWER 1 atmosphere/ATM at sea level What is barometric pressure? - CORRECT ANSWER The co...

pH(acid or base) normal value correct answers 7.35- 7.45 PaCO2(carbon dioxide) normal value correct answers 35-45 HCO3(bicarbonate) normal value correct answers 22-26 PaO2(oxygen) normal value correct answers 80-100 Why take an ABG? correct answers An arterial blood gas (ABG) is a blood test carried out by taking blood from an artery, rather than a vein. It is performed so that an accurate measurement of oxygen and carbon dioxide levels can be obtained, which then allows the pa...

Generalized Shock Treatment Airway stabilization (O2, intubation), IV access, IV fluid replacement, hemodynamic support for MAP >65 mmHg, warm patient, lay flat, & close monitoring. What are the lab, imaging, and procedural findings in shock? Labs: Elevated lactate, base excess, CBC (hgb/hct (falling), electrylytes, glucose level, INR/Ptt and coag factors in hemorrhagic shock, type and cross, blood cultures in septic shock Imaging: CXR (pneumothorax, hemothorax, widened mediastinem), TEE (r...

ABG considerations - Assess cardiovascular w/ acidosis (cardiac arrest from hyperkalemia) - Assess neuro status - Fall precautions Acid autodigestion Prostaglandins provide protective mucosal barrier that prevents stomach from digesting itself. acidosis HYPERkalemia Acidosis reduces the excitability of cardiovascular muscle, neurons, skeletal muscle, and smooth muscle. alkalosis hypocalcemia and hypokalemia Alkalosis increases the sensitivity of excitable tissues allowing them to OVERRE...

ATI RN ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL TEST BANK 1. A nurse is assessing a client who has a diagnosis on colon cancer which of the following should the nurse expect? a. Steatorrhea b. Elevated hemoglobin c. Hematochezia d. Weight gain 2. A nurse is assessing a client admitted with peripheral vascular disease. Which of the following findings indicates a venous vascular disorder? a. An ulcer at the tip of a toe b. Hair loss distal to the client’s calves c. Leg pain at rest d. Edema of the an...