NUR 245 EXAM 2
After a paracentesis, which position should the RN assist the patient to?
High Fowlers or on the side of the bed
What is the primary treatment goal in DIC?
Treating the underlying cause and supporting hemostasis
What is the recommended target BP range for patients who have had an acute
ischemic stroke?
BP should be lowered gradually to less than 185/11
D-dimer test
measures clot break down.
Normal: <250
What are the two main causes of cirrhosis?
Hep C and chronic alcoholism
, Signs and symptoms of a pulmonary embolism
Abnormal lung sounds, dyspnea, tachypnea, high RRs, and declining O2 sats
What complication is a cirrhosis patient at the greatest risk for?
Bleeding
What does F.A.S.T. stand for? (warning signs of stroke)
Facial drooping, Arm weakness, Speech Difficulties, and Time
Drug therapy for hepatic encephalopathy
antibiotics and lactulose
What is the primary symptom of hepatic encephalopathy?
Altered mental status or confusion
Blood transfusion time window
Have to start within 30 minutes of getting and finish within 4 hours
After a paracentesis, which position should the RN assist the patient to?
High Fowlers or on the side of the bed
What is the primary treatment goal in DIC?
Treating the underlying cause and supporting hemostasis
What is the recommended target BP range for patients who have had an acute
ischemic stroke?
BP should be lowered gradually to less than 185/11
D-dimer test
measures clot break down.
Normal: <250
What are the two main causes of cirrhosis?
Hep C and chronic alcoholism
, Signs and symptoms of a pulmonary embolism
Abnormal lung sounds, dyspnea, tachypnea, high RRs, and declining O2 sats
What complication is a cirrhosis patient at the greatest risk for?
Bleeding
What does F.A.S.T. stand for? (warning signs of stroke)
Facial drooping, Arm weakness, Speech Difficulties, and Time
Drug therapy for hepatic encephalopathy
antibiotics and lactulose
What is the primary symptom of hepatic encephalopathy?
Altered mental status or confusion
Blood transfusion time window
Have to start within 30 minutes of getting and finish within 4 hours
