I'VE GOT RHYTHM
This rhythm includes the P wave, QRS wave and T wave.
What is normal sinus rhythm.
What is oxygen
ABGs reading: pH 7.45; PaCO2 30mmHg; HCO3 20mEq/L indicate this acid-base imbalance.
What is Respiratory Alkalosis, compensated?
It is true that the intervention for every type of shock is a fluid bolus of normal saline.
What is false.
This is present in a patient receiving a synchronized shock.
What is a pulse.
This rhythm is referred to as "irregularly irregular."
What is A-Fib.
This diagnostic rises within 3 hours and remains elevated for up to 7 - 10 days after a myocardial infarction.
What is troponin
A patient with an NG tube attached to intermittent suction is at risk for this acid-base imbalance.
What is metabolic alkalosis?
Rapid breathing and shortness of breath are two early sign of this syndrome.
What is ARDS.
This anti-arrhythmic is used in pulseless v-tach or refractory v-fib.
What is amiodarone.
You will need to treat sinus bradycardia if a patient is this.
What is symptomatic.
The acronym associated with an ST elevation seen on an EKG.
What is STEMI
All electrolyte imbalances cause this in the EKG.
What are dysrhythmias.
A patient with heart failure exacerbation is at increased risk for what form of shock?
What is cardiogenic shock.
What is ROSC. Return of Spontaneous Circulation.
Vertical spikes on the EKG indicate the patient has this.
What is a pacemaker.
Patients experiencing an MI may have feelings of fear, anxiety and this.
What is impending doom
The neurological manifestations that can occur with both respiratory and metabolic acidosis.
What is lethargy, confusion, dizziness, headache, coma.
In addition to normal saline fluids and vasopressors, these types of fluids are also used to treat shock.
What are colloid fluids.
What is 94%.
Peaked t-waves on the EKG indicate this electrolyte problem.
Hyperkalemia
This emergent diagnostic test determines the extent and location of obstructions of the coronary arteries.
What is cardiac catheterization
Hyperventilation is the body’s attempt to compensate for this metabolic process involving excess acid.
What is metabolic acidosis
A client in neurogenic shock will have these two indicators in their vital signs.
These are the five H's and T's.
What is: Hypoxia; Hypovolemia; Hydrogen Ions (acidosis); Hyper/Hypokalemia; Hypothermia.
Tension Pneumothorax, Tamponade, Toxins, Thrombosis (PE); Thrombosis (ACS).