QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ Severe Preeclampsia, what are expected findings? Answer:
proteinuria, facial edema, blurred vision
◉ DM and glucose monitoring, what will increase blood flow and
decrease risk of infection, before taking the sample? Answer:
washing clients hands with soap and warm water
◉ What is an expecting finding of Hyperthyroidism? Answer:
Tremors
◉ What is an expected finding of Hypothyroidism? Answer:
Periorbital Edema
◉ Coping Strategies Answer:
◉ Verapamil Answer: CCB, treats hypertension, angina, arrhythmia.
Do not take with Grapefruit (may cause hypotension).
◉ what should be administered for a Benzodiazepine overdose?
Answer: Flumazenil
,◉ Which side does a cane go on? Weak side or Strong side? Answer:
Strong side
◉ Na+ Answer: Electrolytes, Sodium 136-145
◉ K+ Answer: Electrolytes, Potassium 3.5-5
◉ Ca++ Answer: Electrolytes, Calcium 9-10.5
◉ pH Answer: ABG, 7.35-7.45
◉ PaCO2 Answer: ABG, 35-45
◉ HCO3 Answer: ABG, bicarbonate, 21-28
◉ PaO2 Answer: ABG, oxygen, 80-100
◉ SaO2 Answer: ABG, Oxygen Saturation, 95%-100%
◉ Hgb Answer: CBC, Hemoglobin, 12-16 (F) 14-18 (M)
◉ Hct Answer: CBC, Hematocrit, 42-52% (M) 37-47% (F)
, ◉ RBC Answer: 4.7 (M) 6.1 (F)
◉ WBC Answer: CBC, White Blood Cell, 5000-10,000
◉ ESR Answer: erythrocyte sedimentation rate, < 20 mm/hr
◉ Cholesterol, Total Answer: < 200 (risk for cardiac or stroke > 150)
◉ Platelets Answer: 150,000-400,000
◉ PT Answer: 11-12.5 seconds
therapeutic range is 1.5 - 2 times the normal
◉ aPTT Answer: partial thromboplastin time, 30-40 seconds
therapeutic range is 1.5 - 2 times the normal
◉ INR Answer: 0.7-1.8 (unless on drug, therapeutic range 2-3)
◉ Glucose, Fasting Answer: Endocrine, 70-105