Respiratory
caused by excess fluid in the alveoli
What are crackles
what populations are at highest risk for fluid and electrolyte imbalance
Who are infants and elderly
normal Calcium levels
What is 8-10
what labs to you check if your pt is on Heparin
what is PTT
Motor, verbal and eye response
what is included in Glascow Coma Scale
barking sound as air passes through narrowed upper airways
what is Croup/Stridor
Vit. D is needed for the absorption of which electrolyte
What is Calcium
normal Magnesium levels
What is 1.5-2.5
what vitamin is contraindicated with Coumadin
What is Vit. K
nose to earlobe to xyphoid
What is how to measure proper placement of NG
normal Pulse ox reading
What is 95-100%
pt has dry mucous membranes, tenting skin, flat neck veins, low BP and increased HR
What is FVD
normal sodium levels
what is 135-145
what type of medication is Furosemide/Laxis
What is a diuretic
Coude Catheter is ideal for male pt with
What is BPH (Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy)
Oxygen therapy should not exceed how many liters for a COPD pt
What is 2 liters
Pt is positive for Chovestek and Trousseau signs what electrolyte imbalance?
Hypocalcemia
normal potassium levels
what is 3.5-5
medications not able to be given via NG tube
What are extended release, chewable or SL
Chest/ abdominal xray
what is best way to verify NG placement
what medication is used for immediate relieve of difficulty breathing?
What is albuterol
Pt has s&s of Arrhythmias, weakness and muscle fatigue....
What is hyperkalemia
best way to determine water balance in the body
What is I&O
PT/INR
what are labs to be monitored if pt is taking Coumadin
steps for obtaining blood glucose
what are wipe finger with alcohol, poke side of finger, wipe away 1st drop of blood with gauze