Hypocalcemia s - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

.A nurse is assessing a client who is 12hr postoperative following a colon resection. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the surgeon? 1. Heart rate 90/min 2. Absent bowel sounds → normal findings after major bowel surgery; takes several days to return to normal. 3. Hgb 8.2 g/dl 4. Gastric pH of 3.0 Rationale: Normal Hgb is 13-18M g/dl, 12-16 g/dl. This may indicate a possible hemorrhaging. 2. A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes insipidus. Whic...

PA Family Medicine EOR Questions and Answers 100% correct Deteriorating mental status/unconscious patient ABC's IOM's Airway security Breathing Circulation IV access O2 saturation Monitor vitals Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome ↓ PaO2 and ↑ PaCO2 from fluid collapsing the alveoli MCC: 6-72 hrs s/p Sepsis Associated w/ Renal & Hepatic failure ↓ BP or shock w/ crackles, rales, wheezing Tx: Mechanical Vent w/ PEEP Anaphylaxis (Type 1 Hypersensitivity) Upper...

1. A nurse is assessing a client who is 12hr postoperative following a colon resection. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the surgeon? a. Heart rate 90/min b. Absent bowel sounds c. Hgb 8.2 g/dl d. Gastric pH of 3.0 Rationale: Normal Hgb is 13-18M g/dl, 12-16 g/dl. This may indicate a possible hemorrhaging. 2. A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes insipidus. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer? a. Desmopressin b. Reg...

What are the signs and symptoms associated with hypernatremia - ANS - thirst, fever, dry mucous membrane, hypotension, tachycardia, restlessness, low jugular venous pressure. Why does giving insulin reduce potassium? - ANS - Insulin carries potassium back into the cell What are the signs and symptoms of hyponatremia - ANS - Seizure, headache, neurological changes, confusion. Nausea, muscle cramps What factors influence calcium and phosphate balance? - ANS - Calcium and phosphate bal...

NR 508 Pharmacology Final Exam Questions and Answer Rated A+ 1st line treatment for HTN (non-black, no CKD) ACEI (arb), thiazide, ccb 1st line treatment for HTN for black pts (no ckd) thiazide, ccb 1st line option for HTN for anyone with CKD ACEI (arb) Types of diuretics thiazides, loop diuretics, k-sparing preferred diuretic with renal impairment loop-diuretics diuretics - S/E & D/I S/E All - hypokalemia, arrhythmia, metbolic alkalosis, fatigue, postrual hypotension, hyperli...

Final Exam: NUR172 / NUR 172 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Intravenous Therapy for the Practical Nurse Exam | Rated A Review | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct – Hondros Q: During blood collection, nurse notices hematoma. What action would you take? Answer: DC collection and apply pressure to site until bleeding stops Q: What symptoms would you expect to observe in a patient that has a citric toxicity (causes hypocalcemia) from a rapid blood transfusion? Answer: Positive trousseau sign, Po...

Fisdap Paramedic Readiness Exams Study Recommendations 2023 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Anatomical landmarks for endotracheal intubation - CORRECT ANSWERS -epiglottis -vallecula -larynx -vocal cords Physiological side effects from hyperventilation - CORRECT ANSWERS -hypocarbia causing respiratory alkalosis -relative hypocalcemia causes muscle cramping (carpopedal spasms) S/S of ARDS - CORRECT ANSWERS -tachypnea/SOB -tachycardia -productive cough with sputum -cyanosis of lips and na...

1st line treatment for HTN (non-black, no CKD) ACEI (arb), thiazide, ccb 1st line treatment for HTN for black pts (no ckd) thiazide, ccb 1st line option for HTN for anyone with CKD ACEI (arb) Types of diuretics thiazides, loop diuretics, k-sparing preferred diuretic with renal impairment loop-diuretics diuretics - S/E & D/I S/E All - hypokalemia, arrhythmia, metbolic alkalosis, fatigue, postrual hypotension, hyperlipidemia S/E for k-sparing - hyperkalemia, gynecomastia, peptic ulc...

Advanced Patho Exam 1 DB Questions With 100% Correct Answers And Rationales 2024 A+ Passive transport requires energy to move an uncharged molecule across a semipermeable membrane. True False - ANS-The answer is False "In passive transport, water and small, electrically uncharged molecules move easily through pores in the plasma membrane's lipid bilayer. Molecules will easily flow downhill from a region of high concentration to a region of low concentration, this movement is called...

Hypocalcemia s/s - Answer - serum level below 9 - painful muscle spasms in calf/foot during rest or sleep - positive Chvostek's and Trousseau's signs - parethesias, tingling, numbness - WEAK THREADY HEART RATE that may be slower or faster than normal Hypocalcemia causes - Answer - inadequate oral intake of calcium and Vitamin D - kidney failure - malabsorption syndrome (Chrohn's disease) - lactose intolerance - ESKD Hypocalcemia treatment - Answer - oral or I...