Lab Legends
Priority treatment for a patient with Hgb level of 6.9 g/dL
Patients with COPD commonly retain this gas, making ABG's an important diagnostic tool
What is CO2?
Method commonly used to estimate the percentage of total body surface area affected by a burn
What is the Rule of Nines?
This type of anemia is caused by a vitamin B12 deficiency because the body cannot properly absorb the vitamin
What is pernicious anemia?
Vitamin that is required for calcium absorption and healthy bone formation
What is vitamin D?
Complication pt with INR of 5.5 is most at risk for
What is bleeding?
Most beneficial position for a patient with pulmonary edema
What is Semi-fowlers position?
This assessment is monitored to determine if fluid resuscitation is adequate in a burn patient
What is urine output?
This inherited disorder causes malformation of red blood cells, leading to pain and decreased oxygen delivery.
What is sickle cell disease?
What is c.Diff?
A patient with new-onset confusion should have this electrolyte level assessed because low levels can cause altered mental status
What is sodium?
What is Cheyne-Stokes respirations?
This emergency procedure may be needed when circumferential burns decrease circulation to an extremity
What is an escharotomy?
nursing priority for a patient in sickle cell crisis who suddenly develops shortness of breath and an oxygen saturation of 84$
What is administering oxygen?
This nursing intervention helps prevent aspiration in a patient receiving tube feedings
What is elevating head of bed 30-45 degrees?
Complication a patient with a magnesium level of 1.0 mg/dL is at increased risk for developing
What is cardiac arrythmias?
This adventitious breath sound is a high-pitched sound that may indicate and upper airway obstruction
What is stridor?
Priority nursing assessment for patients with extensive burns to face, neck, and chest.
What is airway assessment?
Heat is recommended during a sickle cell crisis because it helps prevent this process
What is vasoconstriction?
This is the nurse's first action if a blood transfusion reaction is suspected
What is stop the transfusion?
Acid base imbalance determined in a patient with pH of 7.30, PaCO2 of 52 mmHg, and HCO3 of 25 mEq/L
What is respiratory acidosis?
Deep, rapid breathing pattern is the body's attempt to eliminate excess carbon dioxide and is commonly seen in diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
What are Kussmaul respirations?
During the first 24-48 hours after a major burn, this life threatening complication is the nurse's greatest concern
What is hypovolemic shock?
This hematologic disorder is characterized by widespread clotting throughout the body, which eventually leads to excessive bleeding as clotting factors are depleted
What is disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)?
This is when blood pressure is allowed to remain elevated in a patient who has had an ischemic stroke but is not a candidate for tPA
What is permissive hypertension?