Stress of Surgery
What is the name for the amount of blood ejected by the left ventricle during each systole?
Stroke Volume
What are the parameters for a normal PaO2?
80-100
What is the primary function of the GI system?
to convert ingested nutrients and fluids into a form that can be used by the cells of the body
Name two common causes of anterior pituitary hyperfunction
tumors, hyperplasia
What is the first nursing priority in the PACU?
Assess airway and respiratory status
Which two heart valves close to make the S2 sound?
Pulmonic and Aortic Valves
While drawing an ABG, how does the nurse prevent clotting of the sample?
Use a pre-heparinized syringe
What is xerostomia?
dry mouth
What hormone controls blood glucose during stress, increases the breakdown of fats, and inhibits the release of insulin?
What is epinephrine
What is a wound of primary intention?
A wound that is surgically closed
Name the specific condition that is exhibited by these S/S: dyspnea, orthopnea, frothy sputum, dry hacking cough, unexplained fatigue
Left-Sided Heart Failure
Which two conditions are under the umbrella diagnosis of COPD?
Chronic Bronchitis and Emphysema
What are 3 things a nurse should include in discharge teaching for a patient with dumping syndrome?
eat small frequent meals eat a high protein diet limit fat intake limit carbohydrates in diet avoid very hot and cold food and beverages
Which type of diabetes is due to the development of resistance to endogenous insulin?
What is Type 2
What is the term for the lowest intensity of a painful stimulus that is perceived by a person as pain?
Pain Threshold
Name three clinical manifestations of pericarditis.
severe chest pain, radiating pain to the trapezius muscle, fever, malaise, tachycardia, (In bacterial:high fevers, shaking chills, night sweats)
Postoperative care for a client with Caldwell-Luc surgery includes what positioning
Sidelying
What are major risk factors for acute pancreaitis?
biliary stones alcohol abuse
Name 4 anterior pituitary hormones:
Growth hormone (GH), Prolactin (PRL ), Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Adrenocorticotropin Hormone (ACTH), Gonadotropins: Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH), Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
Name this complication of general surgery. S/S include: rapid rise in temperature, tachycardia and ventricular dysrhythmia, tachypnea, cyanosis, rigidity of skeletal muscles
Malignant Hyperthermia
How high must a BP reading be for a client to be diagnosed with a hypertensive crisis?
180/120
Name 3 medications commonly administered for pulmonary edema.
Morphine, Aminophylline, Digitalis, Diuretics, O2
What is the reasoning behind only giving essential medications to hepatitis patients?
because most meds are metabolized in the liver
Name the 3 classic signs of diabetes mellitus:
What is polyuria, polydipsia, and polyphagia