Labs
Med Administration
Fluids
Mobility
Infection
100

The normal value of this lab is 4-10 k/uL

White Blood Cells (WBC)

100

What type of medication order should be administered immediately 

STAT order

100

Name 2 isotonic fluids

0.9% NaCl

Lactated Ringers

100

When the patient is positioned on their abdomen

Prone
100

Name 3 signs of a localized infection

Localized redness, edema, tenderness, drainage

200

BUN and Creatinine are a measure of what?

Kidney Function

200

Name 1 type of pill that cannot be crushed

Extended release        

200

How does fluid shift with administration of 3% NaCl

Out of the cell and into the ECF

200

Sitting position between 45-60 degrees

Fowlers Position


200

First line of defense against infection

skin, mucous membranes, etc
300

What is the normal value of hemoglobin

13.5-17.5 g/dl (men)

12-15.5 g/dL (women)

300

What route of med administration has the fastest onset

Intravenous

300

Describe IV site assessment

Assess for erythema/discoloration, drainage, edema, pain/tenderness, patency, blood return

300

Name 3 nursing interventions to prevent complications of immobility

Turn q2

ROM

SCD

IS/deep breathing

Transfer devices


300

Specific (adaptive) immune defenses

Antibodies

Lymphocytes

400

The normal value of this lab is 3-5.5 mEq/L

Potassium

400

Name the 5 rights and 3 checks

Right patient, medication, dose, route, time

During dispense

While preparing

Just before admin

400

Name 3 signs/symptoms of hypovolemia

Tachycardia

Low blood pressure

Dizziness

Confusion

Weak peripheral pulses

400

Describe how to properly use a walker

move walker a short distance in front of you

ensure all 4 tips are on the group before step

step forward with weak leg

step forward with strong leg

400

Why does dilation and increased leakiness of local blood vessels occur with the inflammatory response

To allow migration of WBC (phagocytes) to the area

500

What labs are included in a blood gas (which 3 did we focus on)

pH, HCO3, CO2

500

Explain the first pass phenomenon

The medication is metabolized resulting in a reduced concentration of the active drug prior to reaching its site of action or systemic circulation. Metabolism often occurs in the liver

500

Where is the majority of body fluid located

Intracellular Fluid (2/3)

500

Name 3 ways immobility affects the cardiopulmonary system

Decreased cardiac output

Pooling of blood (increased risk for DVT's, PE)

Pooling of secretions (increased risk for pneumonia)

Decreased depth of respirations (increased risk for atelectasis)


500

Detects infection in the blood and identifies the causative microbe (lab)

Blood culture