F&E Ranges
Drains and Tubes
Injections
Diabetes
IV Solutions
100

What is the normal range for potassium?

3.5-5 mEq/L

100

NG Tube

100

What angle should you insert an intramuscular injection?

90 degrees


100

What is the first drug of choice for most people with type 2 diabetes?

Metformin

100

0.9% NaCl

Isotonic

200

What is the normal range of sodium?

135-145 mEq/L

200

Jackson Pratt

200

What is the correct injection site for heparin?

The abdomen ONLY

200

The following are signs and symptoms of what acute complication?

- Fruity breath

-Kussmaul respirations

- Thirsty/dehydration


Diabetic Ketoacidosis

200

5% NaCl

Hypertonic

300

What is the normal range for calcium?

8.6-10.2 mEq/L

300

Hemovac

300

What is the correct needle gauge for a subcutaneous injection?

25-27G

300

Below what level is a patient considered hypoglyecemic?

Below 70 mg/dL

300

What fluid would you give to a burn patient?

LR

400

What is the normal range for magnesium?

1.5-2.5 mEq/L

400

Penrose Drain

400

What is the correct needle length for subcutaneous injections?

3/8 - 5/8 inch

400

What test provides a measurement of glycemic control over the period of 2-3 months?

A1C

400

What nursing indications should you be aware of when administering hypertonic solutions?

- Can cause fluid overload (hypervolemia)

- Can cause pulmonary edema

-Give small amounts and SLOWLY. Diligent monitoring

500

What is the normal range for phosphorous?

2.4-4.4 mEq/L

500

Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT)

500

What is the maximum dosage you can inject with a single IM injection?

5 mL (rotate sites if more than that)

500

Describe the Somogyi Effect

A high dose of insulin produces a decline in blood glucose levels during the night, so the patient becomes hypoglycemic.

500

What kind of solutions should you NEVER give to patients with increased intracranial pressure, cerebral edema, liver disease, trauma, or burns?

Hypotonic solutions

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