Lab values
Cardiac cath care
ECG Interpretation
Fluids and Dehydration
Electrolyte Imbalnces
100
What is the normal potassium (K⁺) range?
What is 3.5 – 5.0 mEq/L?
100
Post-procedure, what should you check in both legs?
What are distal pulses?
100
What does the P wave represent?
What is atrial depolarization (SA node)?
100
What lab finding indicates dehydration in adults?
What is an elevated urine specific gravity (e.g., 1.034)?
100
What potassium level defines hypokalemia?
What is << 3.5 mEq/L?
200
What is the normal sodium (Na⁺) range?
What is 135 – 145 mEq/L?
200
Why are distal pulses checked post-cardiac cath?
What is to ensure adequate blood flow and perfusion?
200
What rhythm is identified by no P waves and irregular ventricular rate?
What is Atrial fibrillation.
200
Which pediatric lab value is a cardiac risk indicator?
What is Potassium 2.5 mEq/L (hypokalemia)?
200
Which diuretic causes hypokalemia?
What are Loop diuretics (e.g., furosemide)?
300
What is the normal urine specific gravity range?
What is 1.010 – 1.025?
300
Name one serious complication of impaired circulation post-cath.
What is ischemia or limb damage?
300
What initiates atrial depolarization?
What is the SA node?
300
1g of diaper weight equals how many mL of urine?
What is 1 mL urine?
300
What ECG changes occur with hypokalemia?
What are cardiac dysrhythmias and flattened T waves?
400
What is the normal calcium (Ca²⁺) range?
8.5 – 10.5 mg/dL?
400
What symptom might indicate poor leg perfusion post-cath?
What is a cool, pale, or cyanotic extremities?
400
A missing P wave on ECG suggests what rhythm?
What is Atrial fibrillation or junctional rhythm?
400
Which signs indicate fluid volume excess?
What are dyspnea, crackles, 3+ pitting edema, hyponatremia?
400
Which diuretic can cause hyperkalemia?
What are potassium-sparing diuretics (e.g., spironolactone)?
500
A urine specific gravity of 1.034 suggests what?
What is dehydration?
500
Which pulse location is commonly checked for lower extremity perfusion?
What are dorsalis pedis or posterior tibial pulses?
500
Why is ECG monitoring critical in electrolyte imbalances?
What is detect dysrhythmias caused by electrolyte shifts?
500
Which sign in older adults on IV therapy suggests FVE?
What is bounding pulse or periorbital edema?
500
What signs indicate hypocalcemia?
What are Chvostek’s sign, tingling of lips and extremities?