IV LEAGUE
D5NS and D5LR are examples of this category of fluids that pull water out of the cells
Hypertonic solutions
I have jaundice, dark urine, clay-colored stools and elevated bilirubin
Hepatitis or Liver disease
The correct compression-to-breath ratio for adult CPR is this
30:2
Medications ending in "-sone" or "-lone" belong to this class of meds used for inflammation control
Corticosteroids
This is the preferred IV fluid type for intial volume resuscitation in hypovolemic shock
NS or LR
The RN should hold this antihypertensive medication if the patients heart rate is below 60 BPM
Beta Blockers/Metoprolol
This long coiled organ is responsible for most nutrient absorption
Small Intestine
Suden shortness of breath, CP and cyanosis after IV manipulation may indicate this emergency condition
Air Embolism
I have been coughing up green sputum for weeks, have clubbed fingers and use pursed-lip breathing
COPD
Early signs of hypoxia include restlessness, and this color change around the lips and nail beds
Cyanosis
Lopp diuretics like Furosemide can cause loss of this electrolyte, leading to muscle cramps
Potassium
Shock resulting from widespread infection leading to systemic vasodilation and capillary leakage
Septic shock
Five rights of medication administration include right patient, right drug, right dose, right route, and this final right
Right Time
This condition results from gastric acid flowing backward into the esophagus, often causing heartburn
GERD
This life-threatening complication of rapid transafusion or fluid overload leads to respiratory distress and crackles
Pulmonary Edema
I am a post-op patient with suden shortness of breath and chest pain. My O2 saturation is dropping fast
Pulmonary Embolism
If patients tracheostomy tube dislodges and no replacement is available, the nurse should do this first
Maintain airway by inserting obtuator, BVM over stoma
Beta Blockers can lower heart rate and BP. Nurses should hold dose if the heart rate is below this
< 60 BPM
This Lactate level (in mmol/L) often indicates tissue hypoperfusion in shock
Lactate level = 2
This medication reverses the anticoagulant effects of Warfarin
Vitamin K, or Phytonadione
This blood test measures byproducts of RBC breakdown and can indicate liver disease or obstruction
Bilirubin
Potassium Chloride should NEVER be given by this route
No IVP Undiluted
I was intubated after trauma. My chest is rigid on one side and my trache shifted to the other
Tension Pneumothorax
These TWO cardiac rhythms are treated with immediate defibrillation
VF, VT
When applying a transdermal patch, the nurse should always do this first to prevent overdose
Remove old patch first
This hormone, released by the adrenal medulla, plays a major role in increasing heart rate and vasoconstriction during early shock
Epinephrine
When two drugs taken together produce a stronger effect than either alone, it is called this
Synergistic Effect
Black tarry stools indicate this condition caused by upper GI bleeding
Melena
IV Vancomycin should be infused slowly to prevent this flushing and hypotensive reaction
Red Man Syndrome
I suddenly can't speak, my right are feels week, and my face is drooping on one side
CVA
This life-saving medication is given for asystole or pulseless electrical activity (PEA)
Epinephrine
This diabetes medication may cause lactic acidosis if given before IV contrast studies
Metformin
In this type of shock, the heart is unable to pump effectively, leading to decreased cardia output despite normal blood volume
Cardiogenic Shock
The treatment for acetaminophen toxicity involves administration of this compound
N. Acetylcystine or Mucomyst
Before this diagnostic test, the patient must remain NPO and may be given barium to visualize the upper GI tract
Upper GI series/Barium swallow test