Hondros nursing 160 Test 2 study guide| Questions And Answers| Verified 100% correct

Hondros nursing 160 Test 2 study guide| Questions And Answers| Verified 100% correct Asthma - ANSWER -A condition in which a person's airways become inflamed, narrow and swell, and produce extra mucus, which makes it difficult to breathe. may cause difficulty breathing, chest pain, cough, and wheezing. The symptoms may sometimes ly managed with rescue inhalers to treat symptoms (albuterol) and controller inhalers that prevent symptoms (steroids). Severe cases may require longer-acting inhalers that keep the airways open (formoterol, salmeterol, tiotropium), as well as oral steroids Pneumonia - ANSWER -Infection that inflames air sacs in one or both lungs, which may fill with fluid.Symptoms include cough with phlegm or pus, fever, chills, and difficulty breathing.Antibiotics can treat many forms of pneumonia. Some forms of pneumonia can be prevented by vaccines. Hypovolemic Shock - ANSWER -A condition in which the liquid portion of the blood. S/S cold moist skin ,cyanotic,⬆pulse,⬇bp, (Emergency care including IV fluids, blood, or both, is needed.) Glasgow Coma Scale - ANSWER -8 or less comatose; 3 completely unresponsive, 15 responds the best. Hyperkalemia - ANSWER -(⬆MILE DAD) muscle weakness, irritability, low blood pressure, ECG changes, dysrhythmia, AB cramps, and diarrhea(Tmt. Calcium, insulin ) ⬇kidneyHypokalemia - ANSWER -(⬇A SIC WALTI) alkalosis, shallow respiratory, irritability, confusion, weakness, arrhythmia, lethargy, thready pulse, intestinal immobility(tmt:Discontinue diuretics/laxatives. Use potassium-sparing diuretics if diuretic therapy is required (eg, severe heart failure) Treat diarrhea or vomiting. Administer H2 blockers to patients receiving nasogastric suction.) Hypernatremia - ANSWER -Dry, mucous membrane,low urine,firm rubbery skin,Thirst, restlessness, fatigue(tmt:IV treatment) Hyponatremia - ANSWER -Confusion, nausea, headache, seizure or coma(tmt: give sodium or fluid restriction) Hypercalcemia - ANSWER -Thirst, increased urination, AB pain, bone pain, nausea, muscle weakness(tmt:IV fluids,removal/medicate thyroid ) Hypocalcemia - ANSWER -Muscle cramps, tingling lips and fingers, affected teeth and bones(tmt:vitD&C) (tums)hypermagnesemia - ANSWER -Weakness, confusion, decreased breathing rate, cardiac arrest(tmt: calcium chloride, IV, furosemide, hemodialysis) hypomagnesemia - ANSWER -Muscle weakness. Muscle tightness, tremors, or twitches. Irritability or insomnia. Numbness and tingling. Severe drowsiness, fatigue, and confusion. Fast or irregular heart rate. Seizures.(tmt:diet &pharmacotherapy) Respiratory acidosis - ANSWER -HYPOventilation,⬇ph,⬆C02, Metabolic Acidosis - ANSWER -Diabetic ketoacidosis,⬇ph,⬇HC03,shock,renal failure,severe diarrhea Acidosis - ANSWER -Ph Readings under 7.35 Alkalosis - ANSWER -Ph Reading over 7.45 Respiratory Alkalosis - ANSWER -HYPERventalation, Ph⬆,CO2⬇ Metabolic Alkalosis - ANSWER -Loss of gastric juice,OD bicarbonate,diuretic, ⬆ph,⬆HC03 Hypoxia early - ANSWER -(RAT)restlessness, anxiety, tachycardia Hypoxia late - ANSWER -(BED)Bradycardia, Extreme restlessness, dypnea (severe) PTT - ANSWER -Lab test for heparin(24-45) PT,INR - ANSWER -Lab test for cumadin (PT:9-12,INR:0.8-1.2) Hypovolemia - ANSWER -Dehydration,Vomiting,diarrhea (s/s poor skin turger,dry mouth,flat neck viens,confusion, ⬇bp,⬆hr Daily wt. - ANSWER -Most accurate way to determine water balance Crackles indicate - ANSWER -Fluid in the lungs Chvostecks and trousseau signs - ANSWER -Hypocalcemia,hyperactive facial muscles. Contracting hand motion when taking Bp. Coude cath - ANSWER -Used for males with prostate comlications BPH- benign prostatic hypertrophy(enlarged prostate) Signs of COPD - ANSWER -Clubbed fingers, barrel chest, crackle, shortness of breath with exercise Albuterol and inhalers - ANSWER -Used for immediate relief of shortness of breath True - ANSWER -Patients with recent respiratory issues cannot get surgery