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Neuro

100

The most updated acronym for stroke signs and symptoms.

BE FAST

200

This cranial nerve is responsible for shoulder movement.  

11

300

Name 3 stroke mimics

Hypoglycemia

Bells Palsy

Seizure

Brain Tumor

400

87% of Strokes are this type

Ischemic

500

Systolic Blood Pressure parameters for:

Ischemic Stroke Patient

Hemorrhagic Stroke Patient

Ischemic - Permissive HTN SBP up to 220

Hemorrhagic Stroke - SBP 140-160

Endocrine

100

Lab test done to test thyroid hormone concentration

TSH

200

Also called the Master Gland

Pituitary Gland

300

I am wet outside, dry inside.  Increased urine output, concentrated serum.....What is my condition?

Diabetes Insipidus (DI)

400

Complication of type 2 diabetes, glucose >1000, Acidotic.  Name 2 Interventions.

Insulin (drip)

Electrolyte replacement

Fluids

Monitor Vital Signs

500

Bronze pigmentation of skin, hair distribution changes, hypoglycemia, postural hypotension, weakness, weight loss, GI disturbances.  Which condition do I have?

Addison's Disease

Renal/Hematology

100

This blood type is the universal RECIPIENT

AB Positive

200

Blood product given to correct coagulation factor deficiency.

Fresh Frozen Plasma

FFP

300

_______ Affects Many Body Systems

_______ Affects EVERY body system

Acute Renal Failure (ARF)

Chronic Renal Failure (CRF)

400

Type of acute kidney injury caused by blockage e.g. kidney stone

Post-Renal

500

Post-Transplant Vital Signs Frequency

Q 1hour - First 24-48 hours

Q 2hours or as ordered - After 48 hours

Multi SystemGI

100

3 Types of Distributive Shock

Septic

Anaphylactic

Neurogenic

200

I worked out so hard at the gym, now my urine looks like Pepsi.   Which lab value will you monitor daily?

Creatinine Kinase or CK

300

Dilated veins in lining of lower esophagus begin to bleed.  Which test is performed, Name 2 interventions to stop bleeding.

TEST: Upper endoscopy

STOP Bleeding: Surgery, Blakemore tube, Linton tube or BANDING

400

3 Signs/Symptoms of Liver Dysfunction

Hypoglycemia

Jaundice

Metabolic acidosis

Coagulopathies

Nutritional deficit

500

Hepatitis types:

1. Fecal-oral route

2. Blood and Body Fluid route

1. Hep A

2. Hep B or Hep D

Cardiac/Pulmonary

100

Percentage of blood pumped from the Left Ventricle systemic circulation with each beat.

Ejection Fraction

200

These  partners affect cardiac output:

1. volume of blood in ventricles at end of diastole

2. Resistance the left ventricle must overcome to circulate blood

Preload and

Afterload

300

True or False: It is supported by the Joint Commission that it is morally permissible for a nurse to refuse to participate in withdrawing or withholding on grounds of personal beliefs or patient advocacy as long as a nurse replacement is available and the patient is not abandoned.

True

400

I am the difference between your systolic and diastolic BP.  If I am widened, your heart is going bad!!!

Pulse Pressure

500

3 Components of ABG and their normal ranges

PH: 7.35-7.45

PAO2: 35-45

HCO3: 22-26

PAO2: 80-100

BASE EXCESS: -2 TO +2