The largest artery in the body
What is the Aorta
With a serum sodium level of 158 mEq/L. This condition can be indicated
What is Hypernatremia
The most common cause of cardiogenic shock
What is AMI
Correct assessment for a toddler
What is toe to head assessment
This is the result of glycolysis, kreb's cycle, and electron transport system
What is cellular respiration
This is the region of the spine prone to injury due to not being supported
What is the Lumbar region
An increase in the number of cells in an organ or tissues
What is Hyperplasia
This fluid is preferred for fluid resuscitation of a patient in shock in the prehospital setting
What is Isotonic crystalloid
The Erik Errison stage of developement for an infant
What is trust v.s. mistrust
The space in which 63% of the body's total volume of water
What is the Intracelluar Space
Ace inhibitors effect this process in the RAAS system
What is production of Angiotensin II
A sign of Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome relating to blood clotting
What is coagulopathy
Definition of shock
What is widespread dilation of the resistance and capacitance vessels
Fontanelles are molded by this age
What is 24 months
Normal range for HCo3
What is 22-26
The large opening at the base of the skull in which the spinal column passes through
What is the Foramen Magnum
Hormone that targets the adrenal cortex, resulting in cortisol secretion
What is the Adrenocorticotrpic hormone
An adult patient presents with a BP of 79/62, pulse of 125 and irregular, and labored breathing. Skin is pale, cool, and moist. Diffuse crackles in all lung fields. You should expect:
What is Cardiogenic shock
Terminal drop hypothesis is this
What is mental function is presumed to recline in 5 years proceeding death
Primary problem
Ph- 7.41
PaCo2- 30
HCo3- 21
What is Respiratory Alkalosis with partial compensation
These supply energy to the body and provide structural material for cell membranes
What is lipids
Hypertonic saline administered to a patient with cerebral edema causes this
What is excess fluid to drain from the tissues into the blood
During anaphylactic shock, this sign is also called urticaria
What is hives
Protest phase is easily recognized by
What is loud crying, restlessness, irritability, and rejection of other care givers
Primary problem
Ph- 7.44
PaCo2- 44
HCo3- 27
What is Uncompensated Metabolic Alkalosis