Final Flashcards
Lab value for osmolality
285-295
Lab value for sodium
136-145
Lab value for potassium
3.5-5
Lab value for chloride
95-105
Lab value for total CO2
22-30
Lab value for bicarbonate (arterial and venous)
Arterial: 21-28
Venous: 24-30
Lab value for total calcium
9-10.5
Lab value for ionized calcium
4.5-5.6
Lab value for magnesium
1.3-2.1
Lab value for phosphate
3.0-4.5
Lab value for PaCO2
35-45
Lab value for ph
7.35-7.45
Lab value for PaO2
80-100
Symptoms of hypokalemia
(Decreased bowel)
Bilateral muscle weakness (may ascend to respiratory muscles)
Abdominal distention
Decreased bowel sounds
Constipation
Dysrhythmias
Symptoms of hyperkalemia
(Increased bowel)
Bilateral muscle weakness
Abdominal cramps
Diarrhea
Dysrhythmias
Cardiac arrest if severe
Symptoms of Hypocalcemia
(Increased neuromuscular)
Numbness and tingling
Positive Chvostek’s sign
Hyper reactive reflexes
Muscle twitching and cramping
Seizures
Dysrhythmias
Symptoms of Hypercalcemia
(Decreased neuromuscular activity)
Anorexia
N&V
Constipation
Fatigue
Diminished reflexes
Lethargy
Decreased LOC
Confusion/personality change
Cardiac arrest if severe
Symptoms of hypomagnesemia
(Increased heart)
Positive Chvostek’s sign
Hyperactive deep tendon reflexes
Muscle cramps and twitching
Grimacing
Dysphagia
Tetany
Seizures
Insomnia
Tachycardia
Hypertension
Dysrhythmias
Symptoms of hypermagnesemia
(Decreased heart)
Lethargy
Hypoactive deep tendon reflexes
Bradycardia
Hypotension
Flushing
Sensation of warmth
Decreased respirations
Dysrhythmias
Cardiac arrest
CT attitude: speak with conviction
Confidence
CT attitude: be prepared before performing nursing activities
Confidence
CT attitude: encourage the pt to ask questions
Confidence
CT attitude: be open minded about different interventions
Independent thinking
CT attitude: talk with other nurses and share ideas
Independent thinking
CT attitude: listen to both sides of a discussion
Fairness
CT attitude: assume care of all pts with openness
Fairness
CT attitude: ask for help
Responsibility/accountability
CT attitude: refer to policy and procedure manual
Responsibility/accountability
CT attitude: report problems
Responsibility/accountability
CT attitude: follow standards of care
Responsibility/accountability
CT attitude: if your knowledge causes you to question a healthcare provider, do so
Risk taking
CT attitude: be willing to recommend alternative approaches to colleagues
Risk taking
CT attitude: be thorough
Discipline
CT attitude: use scientific and practice based criteria
Discipline
CT attitude: manage time effectively
Discipline
CT attitude: be cautious of easy answers that avoid uncomfortable situations
Perseverance applications
CT attitude: if facts seem to be missing, clarify info
Perseverance applications
CT attitude: look for different approaches if intervention isnt working
Creativity
CT attitude: always ask why
Curiosity
CT attitude: be willing to challenge tradition
Curiosity
CT attitude: explore and learn more about pt to make appropriate clinical judgements
Curiosity