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Identify the type of renal failure that results from bilateral obstruction of urine outflow
Post-renal failure
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Identify the type of renal failure that results from bilateral obstruction of urine outflow
Post-renal failure
A patient exhibits hypotension without an increase in HR is indicative of
Neurogenic Shock
Your patient is taking the following medications: Zoloft, Lanoxin, Protonix, lasix, and coumadin. Which medication would you hold for a blood pressure of 80/50?
Lasix
A patient was admitted with a hemoglobin of 6, hematocrit of 25, has clammy skin, confusion, and agitation, BP 80/40, HR 145. What type of shock is this?
Hypovolemic
The patient is admitted with suspected Guillain-Barre syndrome. The nurse would expect CSF analysis to reveal which of the following to confirm the diagnosis?
CSF protein of 60 mg/dL and WBC 0 cells/mm3
Your patient is receiving IV medications of Nitroglycerin and Verapamil. Which of the following should the nurse observe for during the assessment?
Hypotension
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Identify the type of renal failure that results from bilateral obstruction of urine outflow | Post-renal failure |
A patient exhibits hypotension without an increase in HR is indicative of | Neurogenic Shock |
Your patient is taking the following medications: Zoloft, Lanoxin, Protonix, lasix, and coumadin. Which medication would you hold for a blood pressure of 80/50? | Lasix |
A patient was admitted with a hemoglobin of 6, hematocrit of 25, has clammy skin, confusion, and agitation, BP 80/40, HR 145. What type of shock is this? | Hypovolemic |
The patient is admitted with suspected Guillain-Barre syndrome. The nurse would expect CSF analysis to reveal which of the following to confirm the diagnosis? | CSF protein of 60 mg/dL and WBC 0 cells/mm3 |
Your patient is receiving IV medications of Nitroglycerin and Verapamil. Which of the following should the nurse observe for during the assessment? | Hypotension |
CVP measures the pressure in the | right atrium |
Which lab value is used to determine the severity of sepsis | lactic acid |
Which of the following hormones is secreted by the thyroid gland? | calcitonin |
An adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) stimulation test would be ordered for which diagnosis? | Adrenal crisis |
The most common cause for the patient to file a nursing negligence claim is | Ineffective communication |
Which medication is a paralytic | Vecuronium |
90% of thrombi develop in which area of the body? | Legs |
Which of the following medications is usually the first to be administered during status epilepticus | Ativan |
Pt's BP on admission was 110/40, and Hgb was 10.5. The BP is now 80/50 and pt is vomiting coffee ground emesisi. You expect Hgb to be: | 8 |
You note the appearance of a U wave on the ECG tracing of your patient, This would indicate that the nurse check laboratory values for the presence of | Hypokalemia |
Must be performed prior to A-line insertion | Allen test |
Diet best for patient with renal failure? | low sodium, low potassium, and moderate protein |
You're caring for a 49 yo head trauma pt with an ICP line. What is the formula for calculating the CPP? | MAP - ICP |
Pt presents with fever, chills, cough, SOB and chest pain. Which diagnosis would you anticipate? | Pneumonia |
CVP normal range | 2-8 mmHg |
Pt presents with stiff neck, headache and fever for the last 24 hr. What condition would you suspect? | Bacterial meningitis |
Hypotensive crisis, which med would you anticipate giving? | Levophed |
Hypotonic solution | 0.45% NS |
What pathological condition might you suspect in a patient with a serum sodium of 165 and serum osmolality of 330? | Diabetes Insipidus |
Med commonly used to decrease ICP | Mannitol |
ABG 7.35, paCO2 60mmHg, HCO3 38 mEq | Compensated respiratory acidosis |
Contraindicated for Lorazepam | Pt with acute angle-closure glaucoma |
Common complications of massive transfusions are | Dilutional Coagulopathy, DIC, hypothermia, and fibrinolysis |
ABG pH 7.25, pCO2 40, pO2 90, HCO3 20mEq/L | Metabolic Acidosis |