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What is the brand name is a PAC? Swan-Ganz Where is a PAC inserted? Into a major vein usually with introducer - internal/ external jugular - subclavian - femoral What is the normal pulmonary artery pressure (PAP)? 15-30 / 8-15 mean 9-18 mmHg What does a wedge pressure ref...

Diagnostic tests of respiratory failure ABG analysis Sputum analysis Respiratory failure imaging exams bronchoscopy chest x-ray MRI CT Respiratory failure cardiovascular indicators tachycardia- classic first sx dysrhythmias- new or changed acute HTN with tachycardia (sympathet...

What is the preload? how wet or dry a patient is What hemodynamic is the right heart preload? central venous pressure cvp What hemodynamic is the left heart preload? pulmonary capillary wedge pressure pcwp What does a high preload indicate? fluid overload What is the treatmen...

What is osmosis? water moves towards particles (salt, sugar, huge protein) Which gland: -stores and releases hypothalamic hormones -ADH released and renal regulation of fluid volume and vasoconstriction pituitary master gland Which gland: electrolytes, renal function, fluid concentrat...

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The importance of critical thinking in nursing Allows open mindedness, smart thinking, and willingness for making accurate and appropriate clinical decision. What am I missing? Why is my patient in pain? Grows as you gain knowledge Factors to consider during clinical decisions Include da...

preload: what how wet/dry you are amount of fluid filling heart affected by dilating/constricting VEINS R heart -CVP L heart -PCWP (wedge pressure) preload: affected by VEINS constrict --> INCREASE dilate --> DECREASE preload: frank-starling principle giving flui...

Physical assessment of cardiac perfusion - Oxygenation/Ventilation - Pulses - BP - Skin - Kidneys - Sensorium (LOC) Vital Organs - Brain - Heart - Skeletal system Blood shunts to vital organs Skin is not a vital organ Oxygenation - SpO2 assesses oxygenation - NC and oxyg...

Sodium Normal Value 135-145 Hyponatremia S/S -Nausea and Vomiting -Abdominal Cramping -Lethargy -Headache -Seizures -Respiratory Arrest -Coma Hypernatremia S/S -Thirst -Elevated Temperature -Dry and sticky mucous membranes -Restlessness and weakness -Disorientation -Letha...

Effects of renal disease: Anemia of CKD d/t decreased erythropoietin production -may have iron deficiency/ blood loss Effects of renal disease: bone/mineral disorders abnormalities in Ca, Ph, PTH, and vitamin D metabolism can lead to bone disorders -weakened bones, increased fall risk ...

Normal value for PaO2? 80-100 Normal value for HCO2? 22-26 Normal value for PaCO2? 35-45 Normal value for pH? 7.35-7.45 Rapid/deep breathing causes? respiratory alkalosis Over sedation causes? respiratory acidosis Kussmual breathing causes? metabolic acidosis ...

What do vasopressors do? increase BP Which drug: -increases MAP and SVR w/a mild decrease in CO infusion: 0.01-0.04 units/min -few side effects and allows for dose reduction of other pressor infusions vasopressin Which drug has an indication for septic shock b/c endogenous hormone is ...