Fluids & Electrolytes
7.35 - 7.45
What is normal pH?
Single best method to decrease transmission of infection
What is hand washing
Collapse of the alveolar air spaces of the lungs
What is atelectasis
The first step to stop bleeding
What is applying pressure
The most common type of stroke
What is ischemic
Acute weight gain, peripheral edema, crackles, shortness of breath, ↑ respiratory rate
What is fluid volume excess
A generalized state of decreased tissue perfusion that inadequately supports cellular function.
What is shock
A high-pitched, whistling breath sound that is most prominent on expiration, band which suggests an obstruction or narrowing of the lower airways.
What is wheezing
A condition in which there is an insufficient amount of sugar in the blood is called:
What is hypoglycemia
The medical term for fainting
Rapid loss of body weight due to the loss of either water or sodium through vomiting, diarrhea, sweating, etc.
What is dehydration (fluid volume deficit)
This infectious disorder often requires that IV access, lactate, blood cultures, broad spectrum antibiotics, and possible IV fluid bolus be given to the patient within 1-3 hours of recognition
What is Sepsis
Bronchodilator common side effects
What is tachycardia and tremors
This is the antidote for opioid overdose
What is narcan (naloxone)
Neurovascular assessment for any musculoskeletal injury
What are the 5 P's - Pulses, pallor, paresthesia, paralysis, and pain
When the kidneys sense low blood pressure or diminished perfusion
What is the renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system
Anaerobic metabolism results in the accumulation of the toxic end product _________
What is Lactic Acid
A lung disease characterized by chronic obstruction of lung airflow that interferes with normal breathing and is not fully reversible.
What is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
The first line drug for anaphylactic emergencies
What is epinephrine
A patient with atrial fibrillation has pain, redness, and warmth in an extremity.
What is a deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
Used to increase ECF volume, decrease cellular swelling or cerebral edema
What is hypertonic solution
_______ must exceed 65 mm Hg to deliver oxygen and nutrients to cells/tissues (perfuse end organs)
What is Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP)
A blood clot that breaks off from a large vein and travels to the blood vessels of the lung, causing obstruction of blood flow.
What is a pulmonary embolism.
A portion of the heart muscle dying due to a lack of oxygen
What is myocardial infarction
The patient has a cast on her leg, she is being treated with morphine and still complains of extreme pain even when barely moving her leg. The nurse suspects ...
What is compartment syndrome