Perioperative
Major patient care goal of pre, intra, and post operative nursing
What is: prevention of complications
what is 6-9 months
pH: 7.50
Paco2: 29 mm Hg
HCO3-: 24 mm Hg
Oxygen saturation (SaO2): 86%.
What is Respiratory Alkalosis
What are the parameters of a normal fasting blood glucose in an adult individual
What is: 60-110 mg/dL
Special Population (elderly) List 2 nursing interventions for the perioperative care of the elderly patient
What is monitoring temperature
what is frequent skin assessment
List 2 critical nursing actions that are required for a patient scheduled for a diagnostic bronchoscopy
Assure consent form/pt. education has been conducted
maintain patient NPO
Continuous NGT suctioning increases the patients risk of developing
What is metabolic alkalosis
Which type of DM is "modifiable"
What is type II DM
In the immediate post operative period, a patient suddenly begins to shiver, becomes tachycardic, tachypneic, and unresponsive.
What is Malignant Hyperthermia
List 2 critical nursing actions for a patient in the immediate post op bronchoscopy period
Assess for return of gag reflex
pH: 7.25
Paco2: 61 mm Hg
HCO3-: 26 mm Hg
SaO2: 89%.
What is respiratory acidosis
Name of blood test that measures average blood glucose over a period of 2-3 months
What is hemoglobin A1C
Common Malignant Hyperthermia pharmacological treatment.
What is Dantrolene sodium IV administration
Patients diagnosed with OSA are at an increased risk for:
Stroke
MI
Death
HTN
Blood draw to assess a patients acid-base balance
What is an Arterial Blood Gas
Name the "3 p's" - clinical manifestations in DM
What is
Polyuria
Polydipsia
Polyphagia
List 4 nursing interventions for patients with malignant hyperthermia
Airway management & hyperventilation
DC triggering agent
cooling blanket/ice packs to body
iced saline lavages
Monitor cardiac rhythm
List 4 risk factors for developing OSA
What is
older men, obesity, short neck, large tonsils, extra tissues in pharynx
List 4 clinical manifestations of patients with respiratory alkalosis
hyperventilation
numbness/tingling sensation
dizziness
tachycardia
Oral anti-diabetic Medication that MUST be held prior to a patient receiving IV contrast
What is Metformin (glucophage).