NUR 185 - Exam 1 Latest Version with Complete Solutions

NUR 185 - Exam 1 Latest Version with Complete Solutions Sodium 135-145 mg Chloride 96-106 mg Potassium 3.5-5.0 Phosphorus 3.0-4.5 Magnesium 1.5-2.5 RBCs 4-6 million Platelets 150,000-400,000 WBC 5,000-10,000 Hematocrit Male 42-52% Female 37-47% Hemoglobin 12-18 BUN 10-20 Cr 0.6-1.2 PaCO2 35-45 HCO3 22-26 pH 7.35-7.45 Partial compensation All 3 values are abnormal Uncompensated pH & 1 other value is abnormal Fully compensated pH is normal but the other 2 are abnormal What is a guaiac test? Detects blood in stool AKA: - Occult blood test - Hemoccult test Guaiac test teaching - Use tongue depressor if incontinent - No red meat - No ASA - No Vitamin C - No radishes/horseradish - No raw veggies - No anti-inflammatories - Eat food high in fiber Monitor when patient on Vancomycin - ATB: MRSA, staph, C. diff - Ototoxicity: ask about hearing aids, check for hearing loss prior to administration - Nephrotoxicity - Red man syndrome - BUN & Cr How does the nurse know Vancomycin