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NUR 242 Med surg Exam 2 Study Guide

Chap 11

Fluid compartments

Intracellular 60%

Contained within the cell body About 25L

Veins, arteries, capillaries, heart, etc Extracellular 33%

Most important area of homeostasis, area outside of cells Divided into intravascular space and interstitial space Extracellular fluid volume is about 15L

In-between the cells

Fluid Balance

Closely linked to/affected by electrolyte concentrations Fluid intake

2.3-3L a day Fluid loss

Minimum urine amount need...
NUR 242 Med surg Exam 2 Study Guide
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NUR 242 Med surg Exam 2 Study Guide

Chap 11

Fluid compartments

Intracellular 60%

Contained within the cell body About 25L

Veins, arteries, capillaries, heart, etc Extracellular 33%

Most important area of homeostasis, area outside of cells Divided into intravascular space and interstitial space Extracellular fluid volume is about 15L

In-between the cells

Fluid Balance

Closely linked to/affected by electrolyte concentrations Fluid intake

2.3-3L a day Fluid loss

Minimum urine amount need...
NUR 242 Med Surg exam 4 Study Guide

Med Surg Exam 4

Unit 9: Caring for the patient common perfusion problems

CARDIOVASCULAR ASSESSMENT:

►	Perform a complete cardiovascular assessment. As HTN is a risk factor for CAD, assess BP in both arms. Check for all major pulses as well as capillary refill and temperature of lower extremities. Prolonged capillary filling (>3 seconds in young to middle-aged adults; >5 seconds in older adults) indicates poor circulation.

►	Listen with a stethos...
NUR 242 Med Surg exam 4 Study Guide
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NUR 242 Med Surg exam 4 Study Guide

Med Surg Exam 4

Unit 9: Caring for the patient common perfusion problems

CARDIOVASCULAR ASSESSMENT:

►	Perform a complete cardiovascular assessment. As HTN is a risk factor for CAD, assess BP in both arms. Check for all major pulses as well as capillary refill and temperature of lower extremities. Prolonged capillary filling (>3 seconds in young to middle-aged adults; >5 seconds in older adults) indicates poor circulation.

►	Listen with a stethos...
xam 1 med surg study guide

Unit 1

Specialty practice of medical-surgical nursing

Promote, restore, or maintain optimal health for patients 18 years and older

Nurses must have knowledge, skills, and attitudes to be
ATI MED SURG PROCTORED EXAM 1 - STUDY GUIDE
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xam 1 med surg study guide

Unit 1

Specialty practice of medical-surgical nursing

Promote, restore, or maintain optimal health for patients 18 years and older

Nurses must have knowledge, skills, and attitudes to be
Med Surg Exam 3 Streb PP Chapter 7

Chapter 54: Care of Patients with Esophageal Problems, pp. 1087-1092 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

•	Risk factors include consumption of foods such as caffeine, alcohol, spicy or fried foods,

chocolate, and tomatoes. Lifestyle factors play a big part especially alcohol and smoking.

•	The nursing assessment should include asking about a history of heartburn or atypical chest pain associated with the reflux of GI contents. GERD manifest different...
Med Surg Exam 3 Complete study guide
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Med Surg Exam 3 Streb PP Chapter 7

Chapter 54: Care of Patients with Esophageal Problems, pp. 1087-1092 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

•	Risk factors include consumption of foods such as caffeine, alcohol, spicy or fried foods,

chocolate, and tomatoes. Lifestyle factors play a big part especially alcohol and smoking.

•	The nursing assessment should include asking about a history of heartburn or atypical chest pain associated with the reflux of GI contents. GERD manifest different...