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Phase 1 monitoring post CABAG - ANS Q15 vitals SVR, PVR, PAP, CI, CO, pain, RASS Drains LOC Outputs The temperature has to be above 96 degrees F Aldrete Score - ANS postanesthesia recovery score complete once when they get to the floor and again after extubation must be a score of 9 to stop Q15 vitals (phase 1) Demerol - ANS Narcotic, comes from pharmacy, used for shivering while weaning propofol Increased SVR with all other stable VS can mean the pt is s...

When planning care for a patient on a mechanical ventilator, the nurse understands that the application of positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) to the ventilator settings has which therapeutic effect? ~Increased inflation of the lungs ~Prevention of barotrauma to the lung tissue ~Prevention of alveolar collapse during expiration ~Increased (FIO2 ) fraction of inspired oxygen concentration administration - ANS Prevention of alveolar collapse during expiration The nurse is...

Low SVO2 - ANS greater than or less than 60 low pO2 - ANS less than 60 high fiO2 - ANS greater than 80 how to administer platelets - ANS use gravity tubing not through pump. premedicate with famotidine and benadryl STEMI - ANS -greater than 1 mm ST elevation in 2 or more continous leads inferior wall MI is in which leads - ANS -II, III, AVF Anterior wall MI - ANS -V3 and V4 Septal wall MI - ANS V1 and V2 Late...

CVICU Test Exam Questions And Answers SVO2 Normal - ANS >60% Low SVO2 - ANS Inadequate oxygen delivery or increased oxygen consumption Ex: fever, pain, bleeding, infection High SVO2 - ANS increase in CO, decrease in oxygen demand, reduction in oxygen extraction Ex: anesthesia, hypothermia CVP Normal - ANS 2-6 High CVP - ANS over hydration, cardiac tamponade, heart failure, pulmonary stenosis. Patie...

SVO2 - ANS gives us info about balance between oxygen delivery and oxygen consumption in the body SVO2 normal values - ANS 60-80% SVO2 <60% - ANS considered low SVO2 >80% - ANS considered high SVO2 <60% - ANS decreased oxygen delivery (oxygen in body is low) increased oxygen consumption reasons for decreased O2 delivery - ANS (when SVO2 is low) -- anemia, hemorrhage (pt could be bleeding), hypoxia, heart failure (decreased C...

When Ca++ ions enter the axon terminal, what will it produce? - ANS Neurotransmitter released by exocytosis What type of synapse has synaptic vesicles? - ANS Chemical Synapses Which synapses is the fastest without any synaptic delay? - ANS Electrical Synapses If the diameter of the axon is increased, what would happen? - ANS Increase conduction velocity which nerve fiber has the fastest conduction velocity? - ANS A-fiber What happens to the ...

Know the temperatures (in F and C) for the following: freezing, body temperature, pasteurization, boiling, and sterilizing in an autoclave - ANS freezing: body temperature: pasteurization: boiling: sterilizing an autoclave: Know the topics found in patient social history - ANS Alcohol and Drug use; work history; living environment ; firearm practices; hobbies; sexual practices; diet ; exercise habits What is the ROS and who is ultimately responsible for performing it?...

The central nervous system's cells include - ANS neurons, glia Three major functions of neurons - ANS 1. Inhibition 2. Excitation 3. Neuromodulation neuromodulation - ANS release of chemicals called NEUROMODULATORS (not neurotransmitters) from cells that locally regulate the response of neurons to neurotransmitters inhibition - ANS A synaptic message that prevents a recipient neuron from firing excitation - ANS A change in the electrical s...

Receptor-binding process - ANS alters the cell's function NT/hormone Binds w/ receptor Send signal to alter biological functions Signal transduction Transduce (convert) signal from outside to the inside of cell ACh(neurotransmitter) - ANS Subtype: naCH receptor Localization: hippocampus, cortex Functions: cognitive, memory Disorders: Alzheimer's Drugs: Nicotine, Anticholinesterase GABA - ANS Subtype: GABA(a) Localization: Amygdala Functions: Inhibit...

Which of the following is an up-regulation response in drug action? a. depolarization b. hyperpolarization c. increasing excitability of the neurons d. decrease receptor density. e. increase receptor density. - ANS E. Increase receptor density If a drug A mimics the effects of drug B completely, it is a a. full agonist. b. partial agonist. c. full antagonist. d. partial antagonist. e. inverse agonist. - ANS A. Full agonist If a drug A binds to the same binding sit...

Where are drugs synthesized? - ANS Outside the body (exogenous). Endogenous chemicals are biochemicals. What are the three rules to follow biochemical ethics? - ANS 1.Reduce the pain/suffering of the patient.n2.Weigh the beneficial effects against the detrimental to decide. Increase the quality of life. What is the definition of drug at the physiologicalnlevel? - ANS Drugs are the induction mechanisms for altering thenphysiological functions of an animal...

whole range chlorine in a pool: ____ to _____ - ANS 1, 5 ideal range chlorine in a pool: ____ to _____ - ANS 2, 4 whole range chlorine in a spa: ____ to _____ - ANS 2, 10 ideal range chlorine in a spa: ____ to _____ - ANS 3, 5 4 types of solid chlorine - ANS calcium hypochlorite, lithium hypochlorite, trichlor, dichlor liquid chlorine - ANS sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) how active is gas chlorine - ANS 100% the active kil...

12 Reasons why the health inspector will close your pool - ANS 1. pump filter not working for more than an hour 2. main drain is not visible 3. chemical readings out of range 4. no pool operator (15 minute grace period) 5. no lifeguard or cpr certs present 6. water is below the skimmer line 7. danger to the public 8. chlorinator is not working 9. health inspector is not allowed in 10. bathrooms + drains not working 11. flow rate is too low 12. no phone (landline) Measuring...

Using a personal planning system to monitor goals and tasks is an example of which Essential Element - ANS Planning, Organizing and Management High-quality employees make positive choices when it comes to protecting the information of their customers and co-workers. Which Essential Element articulates these abilities - ANS Professional Development When a person has an internal drive to do a specific task or achieve a specific goal and in general is growth- minded, which Ess...

accommodating conflict management style - ANS a conflict management style that allows the other party to have his or her own way without knowing there was a conflict accountability - ANS report back to whoever empowered you to carry out a specific responsibility active listening - ANS when a receiver provides a sender full attention without distraction adjourning stage - ANS when team members bring closure to a project advanced skill set resume layout ...

It is important to understand yourself because: - ANS how you view yourself influences how you treat others. Auditory learners: - ANS prefer learning by hearing. Workplace productivity is a result of positive workplace interactions and relationships. True or False - ANS True Visual learners: - ANS prefer learning by seeing. Identifying areas for improvement is one of the most difficult things for an individual to do. True or False - ANS True ...

Where is the scope of practice model set out in? - ANS Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 (RHPA) What is the CNOs scope of practice statement? - ANS The practice of nursing is the promotion of health and the assessment of, the provision of, care for, and the treatment of, health conditions by supportive, preventive, therapeutic, palliative and rehabilitative means in order to attain or maintain optimal function (Nursing Act, 1991) What does CNO controlled Acts mean? - A...

What are SMART goals? - ANS The SMART in SMART goals stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound. What are the 7 Ethical Values? - ANS Client well-being, Client choice, Privacy and confidentiality, Respect for life, Maintaining commitments, Truthfulness, and fairness What is the #1 factor that contributes to conflict? - ANS Poor communication Approximately _____% of nurses will experience violence during their career - ANS 80% ...

Which of the following is a list of patients that were discharged from a hospital within a particular time period? - ANS master patient index Data that are collected on large populations of individuals and stored in databases are referred to as _____. - ANS aggregate data This is a collection of details such as licensure, education, or medical malpractice cases of physicians - ANS national practitioner data bank In a cancer registry, the accession number - ANS ...

What is a scientific question? i.e. what can it be answered by? - ANS scientific questions can be answered by: -doing experiments -making observations -taking measurements *must be able to be repeated ex) what temp. will my coffee be if I add milk to it? What 3 parts do you need for a scientific explanation? Further explain what they mean. - ANS 1. Claim: the target of your explanation 2. Evidence: the data or scientific principle you are using to support your cla...