BOOK QUESTIONS Flashcards
SBP should be less than what to prevent rebleeding in patients with SAH?
<160 - prompt reduction in BP is critical
What is a SE of alendronate (Fosamax)
esophageal irritation - teach to sit/stand for 30 min after taking
What condition is associated with polymyalgia rheumatica?
Temporal arteritis
What is the blood loss from an unstable pelvic ring fracture? What class of hypovolemic shock is this?
3000ml +
Class IV
How do we emergently perform a periocardiocentesis?
Needle aspiration 1cm left of xiphocostal angle
What would indicate that an IO is placed correctly?
Red frothy substance (bone marrow)
Best way to assess patency of airway in patients with a GCS of 15?
Ask to talk - clear speech
Best indication that chest tube insertion has been successful in relieving tension PTX?
Improvement in hemodynamics
How should MAP be lowered for HTN emergency?
20-25% in first hour
Recommended pulse ox for COPD pt?
> 90%
This is an inherited sex-linked genetic disorder. Mother is usually carrier and active disease is usually expressed in males..
Hemophilia
What should never be put on a patient who is actively vomiting?
mask / NRB
Newborn target SpO2 after 1 minute?
3 minutes?
5 minutes?
10 minutes?
1 = 60-65%
3 = 70-75%
5 = 70-85%
10 = 85-95%
How do we administer TPA?
0.9mg/kg
Max dose 90mg
10% bolus over 1 minute
remainder given over 60 minutes
what are some things that may exclude pt from getting TPA?
Age >80, hx DM, prior CVA
What med should be given for SAH from an aneurysm to decrease vasospasm and possible cerebral infartion?
nimodipine
Skull fracture with highest risk for intracranial infection?
Basilar skull fracture
Priority action for ruptured bladder?
Give IVF
Peds defibrillation dose
initial 2 joules/kg, increase to 4, max 10
Intervention for snake bite
Immobolize area at or below level of heart
mark edges
avoid ice
When should critical incident stress management debriefing take place?
1-3 days after incident
START triage: what would put a patient in the red (immediate) category?
-RR >30 (>15, <45)
-cap refill >2 sec or no radial pulse
-unable to follow simple commands
What radiation particle can penetrate most objects and is most dangerous to life?
Neurons
Eye donation preparation
Elevate HOB 20 degrees, eyelids taped shut, artificial tears
Condition with too much ADH?
Condition with not enough ADH?
SIADH
DI
What is Trousseau’s sign? What does it indicate?
carpal spasm with BP cuff indicated hypocalcemia
What electrolyte abnormality causes hypoactive reflexes? Hyperactive?
Hypo = hypercalcemia
Hyper = hypocalcemia
Peds vomiting/diarrhea/gastroenteritis teaching
small amounts or clear liquid at frequent intervals, small amounts of glucose and electrolyte solution
Excessive artifact in leads II and III on EKG - change what electrode?
left leg
What may cause loss of ventricular capture for a patient with a transcutaneous pacemaker?
Lactic acidosis
Priority intervention pt with symptoms of endocarditis
antibiotics
What is the most common virus that causes pericarditis?
Coxsackie (hand/foot/mouth)
Characteristic sign of COPD
pursed lip breathing
C. Diff risk factors
-recent abx
-PPI use
-GI surgery
-long length of stay in healthcare setting
-immunosuppression
What is Kehr’s sign
LUQ pain radiating to the left shoulder - suggests diaphramatic irritation by peritoneal blood, as seen in splenic injuries
What is a side effect of trazodone?
priapism
Vent setting initially for ARDS
Pressure-controlled
Cor Pulmonale is a complication assoc with what?
COPD
Where do we hear bronchial breath sounds?
Bronchovesicular?
Vesicular?
B=over trachea/thorax
BV=over major bronchi
V=peripheral lung fields
Consists of the synthesis of revevant research, experience/expertise of practitioner, patient preferences and values
EBP
Medical errors esp medication errors are due to what?
inadequate communication
Radiation exposure injury with fatal outcome?
CNS syndrome
What do we do with a lost tooth?
Try to reimplant within 30 minutes
When do S&S of alcohol withdrawal often present?
6-8 hours after last drink was consumed
Lumbosacral strain muscle spasm d/c instructions?
HOB slightly elevated and knees flexed when resting in bed
How do we know when ready for wound closure after LET admin?
blanching around wound d/t vasoconstriction usually within 20 minutes
Symptoms assoc with catecholamine release d/t hypoglycemic episode
-diaphoresis
-anxiety
-dry mouth
-mydriasis
-tremors
Peds with sustained RR >___bpm are at risk for resp failure
60
What # motor score does a patient get when they localize pain by crossing the midline?
5
(6 = follows commands, 4 = withdraws)
What % of EACH SIDE burn BSA are head, chest, abdomen, legs?
Genitals?
Arms?
9%
1%
4.5%
What is the Parkland Burn Formula?
4ml LR x %BSA x weight (kg)
What electrolyte imbalance do hydroflouric acid burns have?
Hypocalcemia