the normal lab range of Potassium
What is 3.5-5.3?
Too much acid or too little base
What is acidosis?
The condition with poor skin turgor and dry mucous membranes indicates.
What is Dehydration?
During which surgical stage(s) should the nurse reinforce teaching and instructions.
What is preoperative and postoperative?
A preoperative patient receives prophylactic amoxicillin before dental surgery. The order is amoxicillin 2 g divided into 2 equal doses every 12 hours. Available is amoxicillin 500mg/5mL. How many mL will the nurse administer per dose?
What is 10 mL?
the normal lab range of Calcium
What is 8.2-10.2?
Normal serum pH level
What is 7.35-7.45?
Hypertonic solution is used for.
What is when fluid is needed in cells- fluid maintenance therapy?
Potential complication of inhaled anesthetics.
What is laryngospasm?
A patient is ordered to receive 1,000 mL of 0.9% NaCl (normal saline) to be administered at 125 mL/hour. How many hours will pass before you change the IV bag?
What is 8 hours?
the normal lab range of Sodium
What is 135-145?
Normal valve of PCO2
What is 32-45 mm Hg?
IV solution is used for fluid replacement therapy.
What is isotonic solutions such as 0.9% NaCl (normal saline)?
Patient needs to be this to sign a surgery or anesthesia consent.
What is conscious?
A health care provider prescribes 1,200 mL of 0.45% normal saline solution to be infused at 125 mL/hour. The drop factor is 12 drops/mL. How many drops per minute should the nurse adjust the flow rate to safely administer the prescribed intravenous solution?
What is 25 gtts/min?
the normal lab range of Magnesium
What is 1.6-2.2?
Too little or too much base
What is Alkalosis?
A position that is 3ft above infusion site.
What is Gravity drip?
The nurse is providing nutrition information for a malnourished patient that is being prepared for surgery. Which vitamins and minerals should the patient include in their regimen following the surgery to promote healing
What are zinc and vitamin C?
A healthcare provider’s order reads infusion of 2,750 mL of 0.45% normal saline at 150 mL per hour. The drop factor is 15 drops per mL. The nurse will set the flow rate at how many drops per minute?
What is 38 gtts/min?
Positive Trousseau and Chvostek signs are indicative of what electrolyte imbalance
What is Hypokalemia?
Normal valve of HCO3 (bicarbonate)
What is 20-26 mEq/L?
Water pushing pressure is this.
What is hydrostatic pressure?
The nurse is assisting during general surgery for a patient. The nurse notes tachycardia, muscle rigidity, respiratory acidosis, and hyperthermia. What is the complication of surgery that the nurse suspects?
What is Malignant Hyperthermia?
A healthcare provider’s order reads infusion of 2,750 mL of 0.45% normal saline at 150 mL per hour. The drop factor is 15 drops per mL. The nurse will set the flow rate at how many drops per minute?
What is 125 mL/hr?