Fluid & Electrolyte
Excess accumulation of fluid in the interstitial space.
What is edema?
Decreased pH
Decreased HCO3
What is Metabolic Acidosis?
Systolic BP of 180 and or diastolic over 120
What is hypertensive crisis?
Indicated for arteriosclerosis, diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, MI, nephrotic syndrome, and renal Failure
What is cardiac diet?
What does SOAP stand for?
Subjective
Objective
Assessment
Plan
Play a major role in regulating fluid and electrolyte balance and excrete the largest quantity of fluid.
What are kidneys?
Decreased pH
Increased Paco2
What is respiratory acidosis?
Reflection of how well blood glucose levels have been controlled for the past 3-4 months.
What is HbA1C?
How many kcal are carbohydrates?
4 kcal
Assessments are preformed in which order.
2. Palpation
3. Percussion
4. auscultation
Water and dissolved electrolytes are lost in equal proportions.
What is isotonic dehydration?
What is respiratory imbalance.
Normal BUN.
10-20 mg/dL
Calculate the kcal of this intake:
Carbs: 6 grams
Protein: 4 grams
Fat: 10 grams
130 kcal
Rate this edema:
Noticeably deep pit that may last for more than a minute; dependent extremity looks fuller and swollen.
3+
Imbalance in this electrolyte can cause cardiac dysrhythmias that can be life-threatening, leading to cardiac arrest.
What is potassium?
A corresponding relationship between the pH and the HCO3.
What is a metabolic imbalance?
If a pt. is prescribed opioid analgesics monitor for.
What is reparatory depression?
Vitamin A, D, E, and K.
Water or fat soluble?
Fat Soluable
What does PERRLA stand for?
P: Pupils
E: Equal
R: Round
RL: Reactive to light
A: reactive to accomidation
Regulates the amount of water reabsorbed by the kidneys.
What is antidiuretic hormone from the pituitary hormone?
A pt. has a condition that causes an obstruction of the airway and depresses the respiratory system. Monitor the client for...
What is respiratory acidosis?
Normal Heart Rate
60-100 BPM.
Vitamin B and C
Water or fat soluble.
Water Soluble.
Name the auscultation areas of the heart.
(Bonus points if you can point to them)
Aortic, pulmonic, Erbs point, tricuspid, mitral