Module 3
What is Phantom Pain?
Pain deriving from organs
What are the signs of Malignant Hyperthermia?
Fever greater than 104
Quick onset
Tachypnea
Tachycardia
Muscle Rigidity
What is Propofol used for and what should the nurse know about it?
Used for sedation
Change tubing every 12 hours
Not given to kids- can kill them
What are the components of blood?
Plasma
WBC
RBC
Platelets
What is the antidote for Warfarin?
Vitamin K
What is somatic pain?
Pain from skeletal muscles/smooth muscle
What are you going to do for a person with Malignant Hyperthermia?
Supportive care
ICU
What does Rocuronium do?
Nuero muscle blocker drug
Paralysis
What happens to a clot? ( intrinsic, extrinsic factors)
Cascades activated by intrinsic (GI bleed, Infection) or Extrinsic ( trauma)
Goal to produce fibrin clot
What should you monitor with a patient taking Warfarin?
PT and INR
What is neuropathic pain?
Nerve pain
What is Dexmedetomidine used for?
Sedation
Given IV drip
Wakes up fast
What would some nursing interventions be for a patient who is taking Rocuronium ?
Need respiratory support
Give pain medication with it
What happens when someone has a MI (Heart attack)
Heart tissue dies because there is a blockage
What should the nurse know about warfarin?
Takes times to build up to therapeutic level
What is referred pain?
Not the primary site of pain
Why is Dexmedetomidine given to kids?
Given post heart surgery
To prevent any heart rhythms changes
What is the treatment for an MI?
Aspirin
Heparin- IV or Sub Q
Protamine Sulfate
Where is gallbladder pain usually referred too?
Right shoulder
What can Ketamine cause?
Hallucinations
What is the biggest risk for a patient taking a anticoagulant?
Bleeding
Sub Q
Dont get rid of the bubble
Give the whole dose