ACUTE FINAL EXAM 2022/2023 with 100% correct answers

Ch 1: Rapid Response Teams and safety (also called Medical Emergency Team): Team of critical care experts who... ...save lives and decrease the risk of harm by providing care to patients before a respiratory or cardiac arrest occurs. Ch 1: Rapid Response Teams and safety: Made up of... An ICU nurse, RT, Intensivist (MD), hospitalist (MD) Ch 1: Rapid Response Teams and safety: SAFETY includes... ...the incorporation of BEST PRACTICES. Ch 1: Rapid Response Teams and safety: Culture of safety provides...? a blame-free approach to improving care in high-risk, error-prone health care organizations using inter-professional collaboration Ch 2: Acid-Base: NORMAL PH 7.35 - 7.45 (7.40) Ch 2: Acid-Base NORMAL CO2 35 - 45 Ch 2: Acid-Base NORMAL HCO3 22 - 26 Ch 2: Acid-Base (compensation vs. partial vs. uncompensated): ROME RESPIRATORY: Opposite (pH / CO2) METABOLIC: Equal (pH / HCO3) Ch 3: Older Adult Health Concerns: At risk for DECREASED NUTRITION and HYDRATION due to__________________: Diminished sense of taste and smell leading to loss of desire to eat, often prefer soft/sweet foods which cause patient to be overweight Change in mental status and chronic constipation from decrease fiber and nutrients in diet Ch 3: Older Adult health: CLIENT EDUCATION Teach pt to increase dietary intake of vitamins D, C, and A Ch 3: Older Adult Health SAFETY: DECREASED MOBILITY leaves them at risk for: Falls, muscle atrophy, and chronic diseases Ch 3: Older Adult Health CLIENT EDUCATION: Teach pt about importance of exercise - suggest swimming or chair exercises Ch 11: Electrolyte Imbalances - normal SODIUM (Na) 135-145 mEQ/L Ch 11: Electrolyte Imbalances - ELEVATED SODIUM (Na) 145 mEQ/L Hypernatremia Dehydration Kidney disease Hypercortisolism Ch 11: Electrolyte Imbalances - LOW SODIUM (Na) 135 mEQ/L Hyponatremia Fluid Overload Liver disease Renal insufficiency Ch 11: Electrolyte Imbalances - normal POTASSIUM (K+) 3.5-5.0 mEQ/L Ch 11: Electrolyte Imbalances - ELEVATED POTASSIUM (K+) 5.0 mEQ/L Hyperkalemia Dehydration Kidney disease Acidosis Adrenal insufficiency Crush injuries Ch 11: Electrolyte Imbalances - LOW POTASSIUM (K+) 3.5 mEQ/L Hypokalemia Fluid Overload Diuretic therapy Alkalosis Insulin administration Aldosteronism In watching for HYPOVOLEMIA: Assess depth of respirations.