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Diabetes Insipidus correct answers TYPES: 1) Central a. primary - from innate ADH deficiency *b. secondary - from damage to h-h system via trauma, infection, neoplasms* 2) Nephrogenic - kidneys cant respond to circulating ADH 3) Psychogenic - from h2o tox CAUSES: (central) neurosurgery, head...

how do we assess pain (analgesia)? correct answers - BPS - CPOT -ANVPS what do the scores mean for BPS? correct answers no pain: 3 max pain: 12 what do the scores mean for ANVPS? correct answers no pain: 0-2 mod pain: 3-6 severe pain: 7-10 what is the 1st line txt for analgesia on non-...

Anesthesia Alert correct answers One liner Allergies Previous intubations Labs: K, Cr, Echo EF Drips Ht wt IDBW Acidosis lactate Intubation correct answers Suction Oxygen- bag mask, opa Airway- glidescope Pharm/ position Table IV access Monitors Everybody Ards net protocol...

What is cardiac tamponade? correct answers Fluid in the pericardial sac causing decreasing preload. This decreases SV and ultimately CO. Effects of Hyper/Hypokalemia and calcemia on EKG correct answers Hypokalemia causes U waves Hyperkalemia causes peaked T waves Normal BP? correct answers 90...

The surgical admitting nurse forgot to remove Mr. G's hearing aids before sending him to OR room 1. She is wearing scrubs, a cap, and shoe covers. What is her best action now? -1. Go to the admissions desk and ask them to call back to OR room 1 and tell them. 2. Go herself to the door of OR roo...

higher heart and respiratory rate correct answers -tachycardia nonspecific -bradycardia produces significant changes -tachypnea first sign of respiratory distress blood pressure is lower correct answers -unlike adult, last parameter to fall in shock -compensate up to 25% blood loss before SB...

Benzo overdose correct answers Romazicon Opiate overdose correct answers Narcan Beta blocker contraindication correct answers Asthmatics Heparin overdose correct answers Protamine sulfate Coumadin overdose correct answers Vitamin K Renal diet correct answers Low phos, low K+, mod prot...

What does a comprehensive systematic analysis following a sentinel event help identify? correct answers The contributory factors associated with the event. Which of the following is part of the integrated Ethics model? correct answers supports ethical behavior in everyday interactions in the work...

Common complications of massive transfusions are correct answers Dilutional Coagulopathy, DIC, hypothermia, and fibrinolysis ABG pH 7.25, pCO2 40, pO2 90, HCO3 20mEq/L correct answers Metabolic Acidosis Long term use of TPN may lead to: correct answers Liver Failure Which of the following i...

What type of support would you place to alleviate pressure on the brachial plexus nerve when a patient is in a side-lying position correct answers Axillary Roll You are the circulating nurse confirming consent with a patient scheduled for an exploratory laparotomy with colostomy. The patient stat...

Meperidine (Demerol) 12.5mg every 15 minutes, IV prn is ordered for shivering in the PACU. Meperidine is available in 50mg/1ml. How many mililiters should be given? correct answers 0.25 mililiters Upon inspecting a patient's epidural insertion site, you notice swelling around the catheter. What ...

When setting up a room for a new patient, what emergency equipment MUST be accessible and working at the bedside? correct answers Bag Valve mask You are on shift and overhear another nurse discussing confidential patient information on their cell phone during their break. What would be the BEST a...

Which of the following medications is known to cause orange-colored urine? correct answers phenazopyridine (Pyridium) You are ordered to give digoxin. Your patient's vital signs are as follows: Blood Pressure 130/75, Temp 97.9 oral, HR 52, O2 Sat 100% room air. What should you do next? correct a...

Please interpret the acid-base abnormality: pH = 7.56, PaCO2 = 24 mm Hg, HCO3 = 23 mEq/L correct answers Respiratory Alkalosis Manifestations of DKA are the results of severe dehydration and acidosis. One of those manifestations is Kussmaul's respirations. This compensatory response does what? c...