Advanced Patient Care Flashcards
What are common patient conditions in CT
Shock
Cardiac arrest
Respiratory arrest
Anaphylactic reactions
What is the normal respirations for an adult
12-18
Children : higher
What is the normal pulse ox range
Below 95
If a patient has COPD what is the pulse ox
85-90
What is the range for severely hypoxic
Above 85%
What is normal heart rate range
70-80 beats per minute
Children : higher
What is the normal blood pressure range
Lower than 120 over 80
Children lower
What are some signs of hypotension
Syncope
Shock
What do you need to check for power injectors
Ensure lines are accessible & compatible
What are the 6 rights of drug administration
Patient
Drug
Dose
Route
Time
Documentation
What is normal creatinine
Less than 1.5
What are GFR ranges
Greater than 99 is normal
Less than 30 common cutoff
What do you do for an extravasation
Elevate extremity
Apply cold compress
What are the 3 categories of anaphylactic reactions
Mild
Moderate
Severe
Epinephrine does what
Vasoconstriction
Elevates BP