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Role

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person’s unique function in relation to others’ functions

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Role development

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growth that occurs when you learn the functions, expectations and behaviors for a role

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Ascribed roles

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not chosen
genetic
social

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Acquired roles

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role taken on over lifetime
sometimes by choice
ex: person, societal, professional roles

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Role of the RN

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provider and manager of care

member of the discipline

Plan and implement care

Health promotion and prevention

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SBAR

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situation
background
assessment
reccomendation

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ANA standards of care

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assessment
diagnosis
outcome identification
planning
implementation
evaluation
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Assessment

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The nurse collects patient health data

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9
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Diagnosis

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The nurse analyzes the assessment data in determining diagnoses

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Outcome identification

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The nurse identifies expected outcomes individualized to the patient

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Planning

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The nurse develops a plan of care that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcome

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Implementation

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The nurse implements the interventions identified in the plan of care

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Evaluation

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The nurse evaluates the patient’s progress toward attainment of outcomes

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ANA standards of professional performance

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quality of care
performance appraisal
education
collegiality
ethics
collaboration
research
resource utilization
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Types of conflict

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role
communication
goal
personality
ethical or value
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Role conflict

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clash between two or more of a person’s roles or incompatible features within the same role

most common is work/family

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17
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1st priority

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airway, breathing, cardiac status circulation and vital signs (ABC plus V)

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2nd priority

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changes in mental status, untreated medical issues, acute pain, acute elimination problems, abnormal lab results

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3rd priority

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more long term care issues - health education, rest, coping, spirituality

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20
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5 rights of delegation

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Right Task
Right Circumstances
Right Person
Right Direction/Communication
Right Supervision/Evaluation
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Research

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A systematic inquiry to describe, explain, predict and control the observed phenomenon

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Inductive reasoning

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examine phenomenon and identify general principles, structures, or processes underlying

develops explinations

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Deductive reasoning

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verify the hypothesized principles through observations

tests validity of explanations

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Qualitative research

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studies the whole
subjective
collects words, images or objects
groups are smaller and not random

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Quantitative research

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tests hypothesis
larger random groups
objective
collects numbers and statistics

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Bias

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Any tendency that prevents unprejudiced consideration of a question
causes error

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Case study

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The collection of detailed information about a particular participant or small group, frequently including the accounts of subjects themselves

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Hypotheses

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Predictions about the relationships between variables

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Probability

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The chance that a phenomenon has a of occurring randomly. As a statistical measure, it shown asp(the “p” factor)
p<0.05 to be valid

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Variable

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Observable characteristics that vary among individuals

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31
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Dependent variable

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The variable or outcome that is influenced or caused by the independent variable

change you want to see

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Independent variable

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The variable that is influencing the dependent variable or outcome

treatment given

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Confounding variable

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variables or factors that interfere with the relationship between the independent variable and the dependent variable
you must control for these variables

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34
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Research process

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Make a prediction: hypothesis
Define the study
Defining population
Selecting a sample
Data collection plan
Checking reliability and validity
Collect data
Interpret the results
Communicating the results
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35
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Evidence based practice

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uses current evidence with clinician expertise in decision making

not the same as research but is based on research

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36
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Steps for EBP

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Asking the right question (PICO)
Searching the evidence
Evaluating the evidence
Integrating findings with clinical expertise
Implementing the change Evaluating performance

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“FINER”

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F= Feasible				 
I=Interesting
N= Novel
E= Ethical			
R=Relevant
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38
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PICO

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P = patient or problem
I = intervention
C= comparison intervention
O = outcome
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39
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Reasons for conducting a literature review

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To direct the planning and execution of a specific research study

To define the state of the science in a given area of nursing practice

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Barriers to EBP

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time
lack of database understanding
lack of research
lack of computer skills
difficulty understanding research articles
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41
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Levels of evidence

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levels 1-6 rank evidence

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42
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Level 1 evidence

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systematic reviews, integrative analysis, large clinical trials

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43
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Level 2 evidence

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single experimental study

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44
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Level 3 evidence

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quasi-experimental studies

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45
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Level 4 evidence

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non-experimental studies

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Level 5 evidence

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case reports, program evaluations, narrative literature reviews

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Level 6 evidence

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opinions of respected authorities

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48
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Clinical practice guidelines

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official recommendation

preliminary evidence to answer a clinical question

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Models for implementing EBP

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Iowa model
Ready and Tavernier model
ARCC model

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Iowa model

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goal is to help healthcare professionals use evidence to improve patient outcomes

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ARCC model

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advancing research and clinical practice through close collaboration

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52
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EBPI

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evidence based practice improvement

uses PDSA

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53
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PDSA

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plan
do
study
analysis

54
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Body weight from fluid

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50-60%

55
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Intracellular fluid weight

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40%

56
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Extracellular fluid weight and breakdown

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20%
14% interstitial
5% plasma
1% transcellular

57
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Osmosis

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water molecules move from an area of high concentration to low concentration

58
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Hydrostatic pressure

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pressing of water molecules on cell membranes

59
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gradient

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difference in pressure

60
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Osmolarity

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of miliosmoles per L

61
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Osmolality

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of miliosmoles per Kg

62
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Natriuretic peptides (regulate sodium)

A

Hormone produced in response to fluid overload.

Increased renal blood flow & GFR, decreased sodium resorption & diuresis

63
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Lymph

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controlled with skeletal muscle

fluids moving into and out of the vascular compartment

64
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Arterial end of capillary

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fluid movement out of the vascular compartment

65
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Venule end of capillary

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fluid movement into the vascular compartment

66
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CBC Hgb lab

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Male 14-18 g/dL

Female 12-16 g/dL

67
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CBC HCT lab

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Male 42-52%

Female 37-47%

68
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CMP

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NA 136-145 mEq/L

BUN 10-20 mg/dL

69
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UA Specific gravity

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1.005-1.030

70
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Urine osmolality

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used in kidney failure PT’s

Random specimen 50-1200 mOsm/kg H20

71
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S/Sx for dehydration

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pallor 
increased RR
increased HR
decreased BP
dry membranes
poor turgor
72
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S/Sx for overhydration

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SOB
increase bounding pulse
weight gain

73
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Endocrine system

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helps control fluid and electrolyte balance using aldosterone, ADH and naturinic peptide

74
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Aldosterone

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secreted by the adrenal cortex
prevents water and sodium loss through kidney re- absorption
prevents blood K+ from getting too high

75
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Angiotensin receptor blockers

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ARB’s
BP drug
disrupts the renin-angiotensin II pathway by blocking receptors that bind with angiotensin II

76
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Isotonic dehydration

A

most common type
fluid only lost in ECF
causes decreased blood volume (hypovolemia)

77
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Crystalloids

A

IV fluid for replacement and maintenance

can see through them

78
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Colloids

A

IV fluid
volume expanders
ex: dextran, plasmanate

79
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Lipids

A

nutritional IV fluid

80
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Hypertonic solution

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> 300mOsm

pulls fluid from the cell

81
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Isotonic solution

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270-210 mOsm

82
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Hypotonic solution

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<270 mOsm
puts fluid into cell
can cause lysis

83
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Lab changes seen in hypovolemia

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elevated H&H, serum osmolarity, protein and BUN

84
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Fluid overlaod symptoms

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edema, weight gain, bounding pulse, crackles, neck vein distention
specific gravity < 1.005

85
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Fluid overload causes

A

HF
CRF
Cirrosis
Steroids

86
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Fluid overload tx

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I&O, diuretics, diet

87
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Sodium

A 
Na+
135-145 mEq/L
found in ECF
maintains ECF osmolarity
determines if water is excreted or retained
stored in kidneys
88
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Hyponatremia causes

A

diuretics and Na+ restrictions

89
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Hyponatremia S/Sx

A 
increased motility causing nausea, diarrhea and cramping
BP changes
tachycardia
confusion
weakness
decreased deep tendon reflexes
90
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Hyponatremia interventions

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D/C diuretic
IV Na+ or nutrition therapy
do not increase Na+ levels by more than 1 mOsm per hour to avoid complications

91
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Hypernatremia causes

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kidney failure
excessive ingestion
steroids
cushing’s syndrome

92
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Hypernatremia S/Sx

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muscle twitching
confusion
weakness
decreased deep tendon reflexes
decreased heart contractility
increased BP and HR
93
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Hypernatremia interventions

A

treated with medication and diet
diuretics
fluid replacement

94
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Potassium

A 
K+
3.5-5 mEq/L (ECF)
mostly in ICF (about 140 mEq/L)
ICF and ECF levels are different to keep tissues excitable and generate action potentials
found in meat, fish vegetables and fruit
95
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Hypokalemia causes

A 
diuretics
corticosteroids
diarrhea/vomiting
kidney disease
increased aldosterone secretion
96
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Hypokalemia S/Sx

A 
Respiratory changes
muscle weakness
weak, thready pulse
hypo-tension
neurological changes
97
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Hypokalemia interventions

A

K+ IV in severe cases
oral K+ replacements
D/C diuretics that cause K+ excretion
monitor muscle weakness and respiratory status

98
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Hyperkalemia causes

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Over ingestion of K+ foods
kidney disease
whole blood transfusion

99
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Hyperkalemia S/Sx

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palpitations
muscle twitching/weakness
tingling in hands, feet or face
increased GI motility

100
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Hyperkalemia interventions

A

use K+ excreting diuretics
insulin may help move K+ from ECF to ICF
cardiac monitoring

101
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Calcium

A 
Ca2+
steep gradient between ICF and ECF
9-10 mg/dL
ionized=free form
bound=attached to serum proetins
102
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Hypocalcemia causes

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inadequate Ca2+ intake
diarrhea
kidney failure

103
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Hypocalcemia S/Sx

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Trousseau and Chvostek’s signs
muscle spasms
increased paristalsis
chronic=osteoperosis

104
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Hypocalcemia interventions

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increased Ca
seizure precautions
increase Ca intake

105
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Hypercalcemia causes

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increased Ca intake
increased vitamin D intake
kidney failure
thiazide diuretics

106
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Hypercalcemia S/Sx

A 
excitable tissues become less excitable
increased BP and HR in mild case
decreased HR in severe case
blood clots
constipation, anorexia, N/V
muscle weakness
107
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Hypercalcemia interventions

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D/C thiazide and replace w/ lasix
dialysis
cardiac monitoring

108
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Phosphorus

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Much higher levels in ICF than ECF
3-45 mg/dl
found in meat fish dairy and nuts
P and Ca2+ have an inverse relationship

109
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Hypophosphatemia causes

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malnutrition
kidney failure
hyperglycemia
alcohol abuse

110
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Hypophosphatemia S/Sx

A 
no impairment in rapid changes
decreased energy
decreased stroke volume and CO
rhabdomyolysis: muscle breakdown
chronic: decreased bone density
111
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Hypophosphatemia interventions

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oral P suppliment and vitamin D
IV P when level is <1mg/dl
diet teaching

112
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Hyperphosphatemia causes

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kidney disease
cancer tx
hypoparathyroidism
increased P intake

113
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Hyperphosphatemia S/Sx

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high levels tolerated well
increased membrane excitability
problems come from hypocalcemia

114
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Hyperphosphatemia interventions

A

need to manage hypocalcemia in conjunction with hyperphosphatemia

115
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Magnesium

A 
Mg+
mostly in ICF
1.3-2.1 mg/dl
found in most foods 
regulated by kidneys and intestines
116
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Hypomagnesemia causes

A 
malnutrition
diarrhea
celiac disease
crohn's disease
diuretics
117
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Hypomagnesemia S/Sx

A 
increased membrane excitability
common with Ca2+ and P imbalance
hyperactive deep tendon reflexes
numbness/tingling
painful muscle contractions
CNS changes
skeletal muscle weakness
118
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Hypomagnesemia interventions

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Mg replaced by IV
oral causes diarrhea
IM causes pain/damage

119
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Hypermagnesemia causes

A

decreased kidney excretion

increased Mg intake

120
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Hypermagnesemia S/Sx

A 
usually seen in levels >4mg/dl
bradycardia
hypotension
peripheral vasodilation
decreased or absent deep tendon reflexes
drowsiness/lethagry
121
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Hypermagnesemia interventions

A

IV fluids and diuretics

122
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Chloride

A

Cl-
mainly in ECF
98-106 mEq/L
sourced from the diet

123
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Cl- functions

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works with Na+ to maintain ECF osmotic pressure

helps form HCl in the stomach

124
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Cl- imbalance interventions

A

usually occur as a result of imbalances in other electrolytes
use interventions to correct other imbalances to treat

125
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Mg functions

A 
skeletal muscle contraction
carbohydrate metabolism
ATP formation
vitamin activation
cell growth
126
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P functions

A

provide mineral strength to bone
DNA and RNA component
found in ATP
buffer in bone, serum and urine

127
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Na2+ functions

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high ECF and low ICF levels cause skeletal muscle contraction, cardiac nerve conduction and nerve impulse transmission
normalize osmolarity and volume of ECF

128
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Ca 2+ functions

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maintain bone strength and density
activation of enzymes
cardiac and skeletal muscle contraction
controlling nerve impulse transmission
blood clotting
129
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K+ functions

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generate action potentials to keep tissues excitable

large differance between ECF and ICF to allow for depolarization

130
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Anti-diuretic hormone

A 
AKA Vasopressin
produced in brain
stored in posterior pituitary
release controlled by hypothalamus
increased blood osmolarity triggers release

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