In extubating an Endotracheal tube, what needs to be reported immediately?
(Ans- stridor
Why is stridor bad?
(Ans- it means that there is an
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What is common in heart rate in a patient with low fluid volume (hypovolemia)?
(Ans- usually greater than 110- to compensate for the low bp
What is normal urine gravity?
(Ans- 1.000 - 1.030
What is the role of positive pressure?
(Ans- to promote lung expansion and stabilize chest
Would you recommend exercise for a pt who has been discharged with heart failure?
(Ans- yes
How often should exercise be in heart failure pt?
(Ans- regular routine
Should you consume milk with iron supplements?
(Ans- no- can cause gastric disturbance.
Would you take iron with antacids?
(Ans- no- causes gastric disturbances
Would you tell the pt to lower red meat intake with iron deficiency?
(Ans- no- increase iron rich foods
What is a common side effect with iron pills?
(Ans- constipation
What would you tell them to eat with taking iron pills?
(Ans- high fiber
When does pain worsen with compartment syndrome?
(Ans- when passive moving occurs.
What does warmth under cast indicate?
(Ans- infection
Should pt decrease complex carbs for atherosclerosis?
(Ans- no, increase them
What carb should a client with atherosclerosis decrease?
(Ans- simple sugars
Is MRSA airborne or contact?
(Ans- contact
What does phenytoin do to hepatic enzymes (for seizures meds)?
(Ans- it decreases effectiveness
What should you tell the pt not to take with ciprofloxacin?
(Ans- magnesium contain antacids
Why wouldn't you take magnesium containing antacids with cipro?
(Ans- calcium can decrease absorption of med
What is a common side effect of rifampin?
(Ans- color of urine-
Can you take ciprofloxacin with alcohol?
(Ans- yes
After a parathyroidectomy what would be the priority for the nurse?
(Ans- to put trach tray by bedside in case of airway occlusion(AIRWAY)
What meds increase osteoporosis?
(Ans- fludrocortisone
With enoxaparin, what is the priority as the med the nurse?
(Ans- give dosage same time every day
Is restlessness common in hyperthyroidism?
(Ans- yes
What would be urgent for hyperthyroidism?
(Ans- high BP
If a pt has a weird heart sound what would be first thing you do?
(Ans- listen to it again but on the left side (least invasive)
Why would gentamicin be withheld from a pt?
(Ans- if creatine levels are too high
What is normal creatine?
(Ans- .6-1.2
What is one of the first vital signs of a hemorrhage?
(Ans- increase heart rate
What med would you give for a febrile reaction?
(Ans- tylenol (reduces fever)
How long does a drain stay in place for a radical mastectomy?
(Ans- 1 to 3 week [Show Less]