Labs
Nursing 101
Cardiology
Meds
100

what is low sodium called

hyponatremia

100

normal HR range

60-100

100

when a patient has A fib will their HR be regular or irregular?

irregular

100

what should we consider parameters for Bisoprolol

HR <60

BP
<100

200

potassium normal range

3.5-5.0

200

which vital sign is most concerning?

temp 37.6   BP 130/78    HR 45    SPO2 96%

HR

200

True or False Heart Failure is when your heart is not pumping as strong as it should

T

200

what is a -statin

Cholesterol medication

300

under what value to we transfuse blood normally?

<70

300

signs of a stroke 

F- face 

A- arms

S- speech

T- time

300

what is cardiac catheterization

diagnostic procedure used to find out if you have a heart problem. Dye is injected into the heart from a catheter to outline any blockages with xray pictures. 

300

nitro is given when_____

patient has chest pain, angina 

up to 3 sprays. 

400

what lab are we concerned about 

K 2.7 

wbc 15

Na 145

Ca 2.09

Mag 0.96

K and wbc 

normal K 3.5-5

WBC 4-10 

Na 135-145

Ca 2.08- 2.65

400

how do we usually treat AKI?

IV Fluids

400

patients with A fib are at risk for 

Blood clots

400

what medication is often given for patients with positive orthostatic blood pressure?

Midodrine 

500

When you have cirrhosis what lab level is often high ?

Ammonia

500

An intravenous dose of potassium chloride is prescribed for a client with hypokalemia. Which action of the nurse indicates a need for further teaching in the preparation and administration of potassium?

  • A. Administer potassium through IV bolus.
  • B. Check if the label of the bag indicates the volume of the potassium in the solution.
  • C. Infuse potassium through an intravenous (IV) infusion pump.
  • D. Monitor urine output during infusion.

A

Never administer potassium chloride through bolus (IV push). Cardiac arrest may occur when potassium chloride is injected intravenously as a bolus. The nurse needs to ensure that the potassium is diluted in the correct fluid or diluent.

500

What is a CABG and when do we do it 

Coronary artery bypass graft when someone has more than one blocked artery 

500

Hold which meds before Cath lab?

A. Hypoglycemics (Metformin)

B. Anticoagulants (ASA)

C. Beta Blockers (bisoprolol)

A