Hyperkalemia Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

allows blood to flow directly from the right atrium into the left atrium to bypass pulmonary circulation - foramen ovale carries blood from the umbilical vein to inferior vena cava; allows some blood to bypass the liver - ductus venosus atrial contraction; systole; p wave - atrial depolarization max volume of air that can be exhaled following maximal inhalation - vital capacity allows blood in pulmonary artery to flow directly into the descending aorta to bypass the pulmonary circula...

PRN1178/ PRN 1178 Exam 2 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Client-Centered Care II| Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| All Modules Covered| 100% Correct| A Grade - Rasmussen Q: What 3 things are included in Acid/Base balance (How do we balance the PH? Answer: chemical buffers, respiratory, and kidney functions Q: What is the 1st line of defense to maintain acid/base balance? Answer: Chemical and Protein Buffer Systems Q: What is the 2nd line of defense to mainta...

What is an ACE Inhibitor? ️ Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme :Causes vasoconstriction and increased blood pressure ACE Inhibitors relax heart and decrease blood pressure What is an examples of a drug ACE Inhibitor? ️ Captopril (Capten) Benazepril Perindopril Trandolapril Moexipril what does ACE inhibitors treat? ️ HTN, HF, Diabetic Neuropathy, and MI What is the function of ACE Inhibitors? ️ Reduce levels of angiotensin IIBradykinin (dilate blood vessels), reduce blood volume (kidn...

Nur 163 exam 2 with complete solutions The nurse is caring for four patents today. Which finding should the nurse immediately report to the RN? - CORRECT ANSWERS - Patient with positive Chvostek's signs Which patient finding should cause the nurse to encourage oral (PO) fluid intake? - - CORRECT ANSWERS Diarrhea The home health nurse is visiting a patient and notices the unpaid caregiver is having caregiver strain. The nurse knows, when communicating with the patient unpaid caregiver pr...

Hypokalemia and lasix - If pt is Hypokalemic, report to RN before giving Lasix Hypervolemia Causes - CKD, liver disease, cirrhosis, CHF, increased salt intake, COPD Hypervolemia Signs and symptoms - Headache, Confusion, Nausea, Vomiting, Coma Hypovolemia Causes - Vomiting, DM, fever, heat exposure, exercise, no water access, significant injury to skin Moat accurate assessment of water balance - daily weights in similar clothing, same scale, same time- plus or minus 2 lbs per day, plus or m...

A complication of steep reverse Trendelenburg position is? A. Deep vein thrombosis B. Arterial compression C. Cardiac overload. D. Respiratory alkalosis A which position should be used for Posterior Colpotomy? A. Prone. B. Supine. C. Lithotomy. D. Fowler's C Which is the BEST way to prevent hypothermia in the OR? A. Forced air warming blanket. B. Warmed IV solutions. C. Warmed irrigation solution. D. Multiple layers of blankets. A OR humidity must be ma...

NEW GENERATION(NGN) NCLEX QUESTIONS & Answers FOR 2023 EXAM   All Answers are correct. All the Best! The New Gen Nclex has 150 questions 1. A nurse is caring for a patient with diabetes. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when administering insulin? Select all that apply. A. Verify the correct dose with another nurse. B. Administer insulin via intramuscular injection. C. Monitor the patient's blood glucose level. D. Check the expiration date of the insul...

STAGES OF BURNS - stage 1 emergent stage 2 acute stage 3 rehab stage 1 emergent phase - -onset first 12-48 hrs -hypovolemic shock -hyperkalemia, oliguric -cardiac dysrhythmia -acute renal failure stage 2 acute phase - -first 48-72 hrs -circulatory overload -hypokalemia -polyuria -chf stage 3 rehab phase - -prevent infection -return pt to normal state -help pt cope with self esteem/appearance stage 1 emergent phase interventions - -airway o2 ET tube -LR -foley/i&o -ng tube -an...

135-145 - ANSWER-normal sodium levels 3.5-5 - ANSWER-normal potassium levels 8.5-10.5 - ANSWER-normal calcium levels 1.7-2.2 - ANSWER-normal magnesium levels 2.5-4.5 - ANSWER-normal phosphorus levels hyponatremia - ANSWER-this electrolyte abnormality results in lethargy, n/v, lethargy, and abdominal cramping; if extremely low- risk for seizures with correction hypernatremia - ANSWER-this electrolyte abnormality results in disorientation, thirst, and weakness sodium - ANSWER-...

ACLS Final Exam 3 (Latest 2024 / 2025 ) Actual Questions and Answers 100% Correct 1. Dosing of epinephrine in the setting of VF/pVT and asystole/PEA Answer: 1 mgevery 3-5 minutes 2. Dosing of amiodarone (first and second dose) in the setting of cardiacarrest Answer: 300mg first dose 150mg second dose after 3-5 min 3. Dosing of lidocaine (first and second dose) in the setting of cardiac arrestAnswer: 1-1.5mg/kg first dose 0.5-0.75 mg/kg second dose, repeat in 5-10 min 4. What is the ...