CARDIAC
This lab value is most specific for myocardial injury.
What is Troponin?
This oxygen delivery device provides the highest FiO2.
What is a Non-rebreather mask?
First sign of increased ICP.
What is Change in level of consciousness?
This condition causes hyperglycemia and ketones.
What is DKA (Diabetic Ketoacidosis)?
This drug is used for chest pain.
What is Nitroglycerin?
Priority assessment framework.
What is ABCs (Airway, Breathing, Circulation)?
This rhythm is irregularly irregular and increases stroke risk.
What is Atrial Fibrillation?
Classic sign of pneumothorax.
What is Absent breath sounds on one side?
This scale assesses neurological status.
What is the Glasgow Coma Scale?
Priority treatment for hypoglycemia.
What is Give glucose (oral or IV dextrose)?
Major side effect of opioids.
What is Respiratory depression?
Most urgent patient:
Priority intervention for chest pain unrelieved by nitroglycerin.
What is Administer morphine and notify provider / prepare for ACS protocol?
Priority position for a client with dyspnea.
What is High Fowler’s position?
Priority intervention for seizure activity.
What is Protect airway, turn to side?
This electrolyte imbalance occurs in DKA.
What is Hyperkalemia (initially)?
Antidote for heparin.
What is Protamine sulfate?
Isolation for TB PPE
What is Airborne precautions (N95 mask)?
This medication class reduces mortality in heart failure.
What are ACE inhibitors (e.g., lisinopril)?
This ABG indicates respiratory acidosis:
pH 7.30, PaCO2 50
What is Respiratory acidosis?
Classic sign of meningitis.
What is Nuchal rigidity?
Medication used for thyroid storm.
What is Propylthiouracil (PTU)?
This medication requires potassium monitoring.
What is Furosemide (Lasix)?
Client with potassium 6.2
What is Cardiac monitoring + treat hyperkalemia immediately?
Signs of left-sided heart failure:
What are
Post-op client suddenly SOB, chest pain, tachycardia
What is Pulmonary embolism → give O2, notify provider, prepare anticoagulation?
Signs of increased ICP:
What are
DKA patient improving—glucose drops to 200
What is Add dextrose to IV fluids to prevent hypoglycemia?
Beta blocker effects:
What are
Fall precautions include:
What are