Edema is located - ANSWER-in the
interstitial space, not the
cardiovascular space (outside of
the circulatory system)
the best indicator of
dehydration? - ANSWER-weight---
and skin turgor
ATI comprehensive predictor 2 Edema is located - ANSWER -in the interstitial space, not the cardiovascular space (outside of the circulatory system) the best indicator of dehydration? - ANSWER -weight ---
and skin turgor heat/cold - ANSWER -hot for chronic pain; cold for accute pain (sprain etc) When pt is in distress.... medication administration - ANSWER -is rarely a good choice pneumonia - ANSWER -fever and chills are usually present. For the elderly confusion is often present . before IV antibiotics? - ANSWER -
check allergies (esp. penicillin) make sure cultures and sensi tivity has been done before first dose . COPD and O2 - ANSWER -with COPD baroreceptors that detect CO2 level are destroyed, therefore, O2 must be low because high O2 concentration takes away the pt's stimulation to breathe. Prednisone toxicity - ANSWER -
Cushings (buffalo hump, moon face, high blood sugar, HTN) Neutropenic pts - ANSWER -no fresh fruits or flowers Chest tubes are placed - ANSWER -
in the pleural space Preload/Afterload - ANSWER -
Preload affects the amount of blood going into Right ventricle. Afterload is the systemic resistance after leaving the heart . CABG - ANSWER -Great Saphenous vein in leg is taken and turned inside out (because of valves inside) . Used for bypass surgery of the heart.
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