Fluid Balance
This condition causes tachycardia, hypotension, and dry mucous membranes
Hypovolemia
Muscle weakness, constipation, and shallow respirations are signs of this imbalance
Hypokalemia
Normal blood pH range
7.35–7.45
Irregularly irregular rhythm with no P waves
Atrial fibrillation
Barrel chest and pursed-lip breathing are common in this disease
COPD
IV fluids like NS and LR are classified as this type of solution
Isotonic solutions
Peaked T waves and bradycardia are classic signs of this condition
Hyperkalemia
Low pH with high CO₂ indicates this disorder
Respiratory acidosis
Pulseless ventricular tachycardia requires this immediate intervention
Defibrillation
Sudden dyspnea, chest pain, and feeling of doom indicate this emergency
Pulmonary embolism
Bounding pulse, HTN, crackles, and weight gain indicate this fluid imbalance
Hypervolemia
Trousseau’s sign and Chvostek’s sign are associated with this electrolyte disorder
Hypocalcemia
Kussmaul respirations are a sign of this condition
Metabolic acidosis
Cool, hairless legs and intermittent claudication indicate this disease
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD)
Airborne precautions are required for this infection
Tuberculosis
This shock occurs when blood flow to organs is decreased, reducing oxygen delivery
Hypovolemic shock
This electrolyte imbalance can cause seizures, confusion, and headache due to low sodium
Hyponatremia
Hyperventilation leading to low CO₂ causes this imbalance
Respiratory alkalosis
Crackles, dyspnea, and frothy sputum are signs of this type of heart failure
Left-sided heart failure
Wheezing and chest tightness treated with albuterol suggest this condition
Asthma
This type of IV solution draws fluid out of cells (example: 3% NS)
Hypertonic solution
Respiratory depression, decreased reflexes, and cardiac arrest can occur with this condition
Hypermagnesemia
Vomiting and NG suctioning commonly lead to this condition
Metabolic alkalosis
Chaotic ECG rhythm with no pulse
Ventricular fibrillation
Fever, productive cough, crackles, and decreased O₂ saturation indicate this illness
Pneumonia