electrolytes/CA
What condition commonly causes metabolic acidosis?
WHat is "diarrhea"
What does BNP indicate?
What is the priority for meningitis?
What is "isolation + antibiotics"
Patient with sickle cell crisis—priority treatment?
What is "oxygen, hydration, pain control"
What is the priority assessment after abdominal surgery?
What is "bowel sounds"
Patient hyperventilating—what imbalance occurs?
What is "respiratory alkalosis"
What is the priority assessment after cardiac catheterization?
What is "check pulses distal to site"
Patient with hypothyroidism is most likely to report what symptoms?
What is "fatigue, weight gain, cold intolerance"
What is priority in shock?
What is "maintain perfusion (fluids, oxygen)"
What is the priority concern in acute kidney injury (AKI)?
What is "fluid overload / electrolyte imbalance"
What is a common side effect of chemotherapy?
What is "immunosuppression"
This harsh, crowing sound is usually heard over the upper airway and can indicate partial obstruction.
What is "stridor"
What is the priority assessment for dialysis patients?
What is "fluid status"
What lab marker indicates inflammation?
What is "ESR/CRP"
What is the priority complication of GI bleed?
What is "shock"
Priority precaution for neutropenic patient?
What is "infection prevention"
Patient with irregular pulse + no P waves—rhythm?
What is "Atrial fibrillation"
What lifestyle change is first-line treatment for Type 2 diabetes?
What is "Activity, diet, weight management" - (increases insulin sensitivity)
Priority medication for anaphylaxis?
What is "Epinephrine"
Older adults with a UTI often present with what atypical symptom?
What is "confusion (acute mental status change)"
Patient with cancer, fever, neutropenia—priority?
What is "treat as emergency, gather VS, call the doctor, anticipate abx"
Patient with sudden shortness of breath, chest pain, and recent surgery—priority?
What is "elevate the HOB, collect VS, apply O2 if needed and call the doctor"
Patient with AKI, potassium 6.5—what now?
What is "telemetry, Kayexalate, insulin gtt + glucagon, possible dialysis"
Patient with platelets 15,000 develops a headache—what is the priority concern and action?
What is "risk for intracranial bleed, gather VS, notify provider immediately, implement bleeding precautions"
Patient with GI bleed + low BP—priority?
What is "fluids, stabilize, treat shock"