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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 (sympathetic response) hypotension due to tachycardia if hypovolemic cyanosis/ pallor Respiratory failure respiratory indicators extreme work of breathing (SOB) use of accessory muscles for breathing...

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FCCN level 1 Exam Questions With 100% Correct Answers 2024 minimum urine output for adult - answer0.5mL/kg/hr ADH (antidiuretic hormone) - answer- water retainer - vasoconstrictor (also called Vasopressin) - produced by hypothalamus - store and released from posterior pituitary ADH pathway - answer- hypothalamus senses low blood volumed and increased serum osmolality - signal pituitary to release ADH - ADH causes kidney to retain water - water retention increases blood volume and decreases serum...

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 oxygen masks help oxygenate Ventilation Ventilation is about how fast and/or deep a patient breathes - Need to look at pCO2 on ABG to assess ventilation - BiPAP masks, Ambu bags and ventilators ...

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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 -Lethargy, stupor or coma -Muscle irritability and convulsions Potassium Normal Value Range 3.5-5.0 mEq/L Hypokalemia S/S -Arrhythmias -HTN -Muscle Weakness -Impaired urine-concentrating...

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 Treatment options for kidney failure Hemodialysis Periotneal Dialysis Cont Renal Replacement Therapy Kidney Transplant No treatment Hemodialysis Fluid removal (*Ultrafiltration) and waste r...