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Final Exam Study Guide Respiratory Normal values pH: 7.35-7.45 PCO2: 35-45 PO2: >80 mm Hg HCO3-: 22-26 mEq/L Assessing: 1. First note pH: 2. Determine primary cause of disturbance a. Alkalo sis b. Aci dosis 3. Determine if compensation has begun Chest Tubes- 1. Procedure: a. Fill water-seal chamber with sterile water to the 2-cm level b. If suction is to be used, fill the suction control chamber with sterile water to the 20-cm level, or as ordered by the health care provider c. Encourage the ...

CONCEPT FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES Exemplar Acute Kidney Injury Learning Outcomes • Describe the pathophysiology, etiology, clinical manifestations, and direct and indirect causes of acute kidne y inju ry (AKI). • Identify risk factors associated with AKI. • Utilize the nursing process in providing competent nursing care to the patient with AKI. • Identify therapies used in the collaborative care of individuals with AK

Table of Contents Health History Physical Assessment Physical Assessment: Preparation Health Assessment: Techniques Health Assessment: General Survey Health Assessment: Vital Signs Health Asses sment: Nutrition Status Health Assessment: Skin Health Assessment: Hair Health Assessment: Nails Health Assessment: Head Health Assessment: Eyes Health Assessment: Ears Health Assessment: Sinuses and Nose

NCLEX PN QUESTION 1 Which classification of drugs is contraindicated for the client with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy? A. Positive inotropes B. Vasodilators C. Diuretics D. Antidy srhythmics Answer: A Explanation: (A) Positive inotropic agents should not be administered owing to their action of increasing myocardial contractility. Increased ventricular contractility would increase outflow tract obstruction in the client with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. (B) Vasodilators are not typically prescrib...

Exam 3 Study Guide Shock Syndromes: Shock is a systemic condition where there is an imbalance between the oxygen supply to the tissues/organs and the oxygen needs of those tissues/organs. There are di fferent types of shock. Any situation that decreases vascular volume, blood pressure, or cardiac function can lead to shock. Shock can be divided according to the cause. There are three main types of shock. Distributive shock is further divided into another three categories. Cardiogenic: pump (hear...

This medications onset time is 5-15 minutes so this medication should be taken in close proximity to a meal Humalog On a thin patient, this angle is best when giving a subcutaneous injection 45 d egre es This is what diabetics should do prior to exercise Eat a snack or a meal This class of medications can increase sugar levels causing a need for more insulin Glucocorticoids This is the drug of choice for a hyperglycemic patient who is unresponsive and has no IV site Glucagon If a patient present...

Contents Chapter 01: The Nursing Process and Drug Therapy ....................................................................................4 Chapter 02: Pharmacologic Principles.................. . .......................................................................................8 Chapter 03: Lifespan Considerations..........................................................................................................14 Chapter 04: Cultural, Legal, and Ethical Considerations..............

Respiratory -S/S of asthma ATI p 125-127, Med-Surg p 900 EXPECTED FINDINGS ●● Dyspnea ●● Chest tightness ●● Anxiety or stress PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT FINDINGS ●● Coughing ●● W heezing ●● Mucus production ●● Use of accessory muscles ●● Prolonged exhalation ●● Poor oxygen saturation (low SaO2) ●● Barrel chest or increased chest diameter Obtain history regarding current and previous asthma exacerbations. ●● Onset and duration ●● Precipitating factors (str...

Gestational Diabetes When a women discovers that she is pregnant, many thoughts of joy and anxiety comes to mind. One of the most common questions that can cause extreme anxiety is whether they will h ave a safe pregnancy. Many complications can occur with pregnancy. Some are inevitable. However, most are treatable and preventable. Gestational Diabetes falls into that category. During pregnancy, the maternal body can begin to produce too much sugar in the blood. When the mother’s pancreas cann...