NUR 234 Exam 3 Questions And Verified
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What is the priority intervention for patients experiencing HHNS?
Administration of Normal Saline
Addison's disease consist of what signs/symptoms?
Muscle Weakness, Hyperpigmentation, Hypotension, Nausea, Vomiting, Abdominal
Pain, Thin Skin, Weight Loss
Addison's disease labs
LOW, Glucocorticoids, Mineralocorticoids: Aldosterone & Sodium
HIGH Potassium
DKA most often occurs in which group of patients
ntype 1 or unknown diabetes
Addison's Disease Medication
long life use of steroids
fludrocortisone acetate
hydrocortisone USP tablet
Prednisone
What are the signs and symptoms of DKA?
, Fruity Breath, Weak rapid pulse, Kussmauls respirations, Hypotension,
DKA lab findings
-Hyperglycemia > 250mg/dl
-LOW pH (< 7.3)
-Ketones on Urine
-Na level low or normal related to intracellular/extracellular shifts
-K+ high (hyperkalemia)
- Elevated Lactic Acid
How are burns classified?
by depth, TBSA
What are the 3 phases of Burns
Emergent/Resuscitation Acute/Intermediate Rehabilitation
At which burn phase is wound care done and pain control?
Acute/Intermediate
Answers A+ Graded
What is the priority intervention for patients experiencing HHNS?
Administration of Normal Saline
Addison's disease consist of what signs/symptoms?
Muscle Weakness, Hyperpigmentation, Hypotension, Nausea, Vomiting, Abdominal
Pain, Thin Skin, Weight Loss
Addison's disease labs
LOW, Glucocorticoids, Mineralocorticoids: Aldosterone & Sodium
HIGH Potassium
DKA most often occurs in which group of patients
ntype 1 or unknown diabetes
Addison's Disease Medication
long life use of steroids
fludrocortisone acetate
hydrocortisone USP tablet
Prednisone
What are the signs and symptoms of DKA?
, Fruity Breath, Weak rapid pulse, Kussmauls respirations, Hypotension,
DKA lab findings
-Hyperglycemia > 250mg/dl
-LOW pH (< 7.3)
-Ketones on Urine
-Na level low or normal related to intracellular/extracellular shifts
-K+ high (hyperkalemia)
- Elevated Lactic Acid
How are burns classified?
by depth, TBSA
What are the 3 phases of Burns
Emergent/Resuscitation Acute/Intermediate Rehabilitation
At which burn phase is wound care done and pain control?
Acute/Intermediate