Pathophysiology
this condition occurs when plaque buildup narrows coronary arteries, reducing blood flow to the heart
Antidote for heparin?
what is protamine sulfate
this skill involves injecting medication into fatty tissue at a 45-90 degree angle
what is subQ injections
a surgical pt develops a temp of over 101.1F what should you do FIRST
what is assess your patient
potassium value of 2.9 indicates what?
hypokalemia
loss of elastic recoil in the lungs is a hallmark of this condition
what is emphysema
hold this drug if HR is less than 60bpm
what is metoprolol
these are the 5 rights to safe medication adminstration
a diabetic pt is shaking and sweating. what should you do FIRST
this lab is monitored for patients on a heparin drip
what is aPTT
what is Cushings triad
what is metformin
this skill uses electrical shock to restore hearth rhythm
what is defibrillation
a patient has SOB and crackles in the lungs. what is the likely issue?
what is fluid overload
a potassium level of 6.1 puts the patient at risk for which complication?
what is cardiac arrhythmias
this life threatening condition causes widespread bleeding and clotting simultaniously
what is DIC
Antidote for tylenol
what is N-acetylcysteine
this skill requires recognizing an irregular apical pulse and counting for a full minute
what is the apical pulse assessment
a patient on opioids has a RR of 8, what do you do?
hold medication and prepare to give Naloxone/Narcan
this lab is used to monitor warfarin therapy
what is INR
a patient with CKD develops metabolic acidosis. the lungs compensate thru this mechanism
what is hyperventilation, Kussmaul respirations
Dantrolene is the treatment for which surgical emergency
Malignant hyperthermia
this skill requires aspirating and using the z-tract method
what is intramuscular injection
a patient refuses medication, what is your best response?
educate and respect their refusal, & document
ABG: pH 7.30, CO2 50 indicates what imbalance?
what is respiratory acidosis