Hondros Nur 160 Exam 2 |
Questions and Answers | Latest
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Mask or cannula safety - ANSWER --ensure straps arent too tight
-remove straps 2-3/day to wash, dry, and stimulate skin.
-pad any pressure points and observe the tops of ears for skin impairment.
Oral and nasal mucous membranes safety - ANSWER --assess membranes two or three times a day.
-use water-based gel on lips on nasal mucosa.
-provide frequent oral hygiene.
-humidification via humidifier or nebulizing device.
Decreasing risk for infection with oxygen use - ANSWER --remove mask or collar and cleanse with
water two or three times a day.
-cleanse the skin carefully at this time and observe for cuts scratches and ecchymosis.
-change disposable equipment frequently.
-remove secretions that are expectorated.
ECV deficit symptoms - ANSWER -Sudden wight loss, skin tenting, dry membranes, vascular overload:
rapid threads pulse, BP drop, lightheadedness, low urine output, syncope, possible shock.
ECV excess symptoms - ANSWER -Sudden weight gain, dependent edema, Vascular overload:
bounding pulse, distended neck veins, dyspnea, pulmonary edema.
Hyponatremia symptoms - ANSWER -Impaired cerebral function: decreased LOC, nausea, seizures.
<130 mEq/L
Hypernatremia symptoms - ANSWER -Impaired cerebral function: decreased LOC, thirst, seizures.
>145 mEq/L
Hypokalemia symptoms - ANSWER -Flaccid muscle weakness, abdominal distinction, constipation,
Portugal hypotension, polyuria, cardiac dysrhythmias. <3.5 mEq/L
Hyperkalemia symptoms - ANSWER -Flaccid muscle weakness, cardiac dysrhythmias, cardiac arrest.
>5.0 mEq/L
Hypocalcemia symptoms - ANSWER -Increased neuromuscular excitability: positive Chvostek's and
Trousseau's signs, muscle cramping, twitching, hyperactive reflexes, carpal and pedal spasms, tetany,
seizures, cardiac dysrhythmias. <9.0 mg/dL <4.5 mEq/L
Questions and Answers | Latest
version 2024/2025
Mask or cannula safety - ANSWER --ensure straps arent too tight
-remove straps 2-3/day to wash, dry, and stimulate skin.
-pad any pressure points and observe the tops of ears for skin impairment.
Oral and nasal mucous membranes safety - ANSWER --assess membranes two or three times a day.
-use water-based gel on lips on nasal mucosa.
-provide frequent oral hygiene.
-humidification via humidifier or nebulizing device.
Decreasing risk for infection with oxygen use - ANSWER --remove mask or collar and cleanse with
water two or three times a day.
-cleanse the skin carefully at this time and observe for cuts scratches and ecchymosis.
-change disposable equipment frequently.
-remove secretions that are expectorated.
ECV deficit symptoms - ANSWER -Sudden wight loss, skin tenting, dry membranes, vascular overload:
rapid threads pulse, BP drop, lightheadedness, low urine output, syncope, possible shock.
ECV excess symptoms - ANSWER -Sudden weight gain, dependent edema, Vascular overload:
bounding pulse, distended neck veins, dyspnea, pulmonary edema.
Hyponatremia symptoms - ANSWER -Impaired cerebral function: decreased LOC, nausea, seizures.
<130 mEq/L
Hypernatremia symptoms - ANSWER -Impaired cerebral function: decreased LOC, thirst, seizures.
>145 mEq/L
Hypokalemia symptoms - ANSWER -Flaccid muscle weakness, abdominal distinction, constipation,
Portugal hypotension, polyuria, cardiac dysrhythmias. <3.5 mEq/L
Hyperkalemia symptoms - ANSWER -Flaccid muscle weakness, cardiac dysrhythmias, cardiac arrest.
>5.0 mEq/L
Hypocalcemia symptoms - ANSWER -Increased neuromuscular excitability: positive Chvostek's and
Trousseau's signs, muscle cramping, twitching, hyperactive reflexes, carpal and pedal spasms, tetany,
seizures, cardiac dysrhythmias. <9.0 mg/dL <4.5 mEq/L
