Lab values
What are the types of WBCs
Neutrophils, Eosinophils, Basophils, Monocytes, and Lymphocytes
What action does adenosine have on the heart?
Slows down the heart
What are the 7 steps of diagnostic reasoning?
1. identify problem
2. Clarify problem
3. Perform bedside assessment
4. formulate possible causes
5. obtain more specific tests
6. determine treatments
7. Evaluate the solution and monitor
Minute volume
100
Sinus Tachy
What does Leukocytosis mean?
Elevated WBC count
PVCs
What protein would be measured if you suspect your patient is suffering from an Acute Myocardial infarction?
Troponin
What types of patients would not be a good fit for PRVC?
Erratically breathing pts.
200
V-Fib
What is normal for Na+?
140
If your patient is in a junctional escape rhythm what would their heart rate be?
40-60 bpm
An elevated BNP indicates what?
Heart failure-BNP is produced by the left ventricle in response to stretch.
What mode gives two peep levels (High and Low)?
Bi-level
300
Sinus- normal
What electrolytes are measured in a CMP?
Na+, K+,Cl-, total CO2
Your patient has no electrical impulse and no mechanical function, what would the EKG monitor show?
Asystole
A dull percussion note indicates the presence of air or fluid?
fluid
Which mode has two CPAP levels?
APRV
400
Sinus Brady
When is blood cultures drawn?
Concerns for Sepsis, bacteria, infection, or virus in the blood stream
Atrial rate is >350; there are no true P waves, instead there are "fibrillatory waves"; rhythm between ventricles is irregular.
A-Fib
Towards the affected side.
What does AVAPS stand for?
Average volume assured pressure support
500
Junctional escape