BKAT ICU EXAM LATEST
Pt 4 day post op with fracture of right femur, develops SOB, why? -
ANSWERS-Fat embolism
Pt with cervical spinal injury - ANSWERS-Immbolize head
Cervical spine injury, monitor - ANSWERS-Respiration's
Earliest sign of increase ICP - ANSWERS-Change in LOC
Increased in intracranial pressure is - ANSWERS-Widen pulse pressure
Most important part of neuro check - ANSWERS-LOC
In acute phase of stroke don't - ANSWERS-Increase sensory input
Signs of ketoacidosis - ANSWERS-Fruity breath, deep rapid breathing
Hypoglycemia
Nursing action - ANSWERS-Weakness, headache, diaphorsis
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, BKAT ICU EXAM LATEST
Give juice
Check BS
Note change in BP
Pt who are ill with DM require - ANSWERS-Higher dose of insulin
Don't treat pt. With ketoacidosis with - ANSWERS-Dextrose
Stress responses of acute illness decreases - ANSWERS-Urine output
Lab that best shows renal function - ANSWERS-Creatinine
Decrease kidneys mean - ANSWERS-Decrease in dosage of meds
ECG in hyperkalemia - ANSWERS-Tall peaked T waves, wide QRS
Pt with TB and renal failure develops high fever, what abx do you give -
ANSWERS-Rifampin
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Pt 4 day post op with fracture of right femur, develops SOB, why? -
ANSWERS-Fat embolism
Pt with cervical spinal injury - ANSWERS-Immbolize head
Cervical spine injury, monitor - ANSWERS-Respiration's
Earliest sign of increase ICP - ANSWERS-Change in LOC
Increased in intracranial pressure is - ANSWERS-Widen pulse pressure
Most important part of neuro check - ANSWERS-LOC
In acute phase of stroke don't - ANSWERS-Increase sensory input
Signs of ketoacidosis - ANSWERS-Fruity breath, deep rapid breathing
Hypoglycemia
Nursing action - ANSWERS-Weakness, headache, diaphorsis
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, BKAT ICU EXAM LATEST
Give juice
Check BS
Note change in BP
Pt who are ill with DM require - ANSWERS-Higher dose of insulin
Don't treat pt. With ketoacidosis with - ANSWERS-Dextrose
Stress responses of acute illness decreases - ANSWERS-Urine output
Lab that best shows renal function - ANSWERS-Creatinine
Decrease kidneys mean - ANSWERS-Decrease in dosage of meds
ECG in hyperkalemia - ANSWERS-Tall peaked T waves, wide QRS
Pt with TB and renal failure develops high fever, what abx do you give -
ANSWERS-Rifampin
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