Final Flashcards
1
Q
A
lack of sleep and anxiety
2
Q
what to report to a surgion
A
- dentures in place
- allergies
- abnormal finding
3
Q
what prescriptions are orders
A
- medication
4
Q
interviene if a new nurse
A
limits patient’s visitation hours.
5
Q
Potassium Range
A
3.5 - 5
Hypo or Hyperkalemia
6
Q
Calcium range
A
9 - 10.5
Hyper or hypocalcemia
7
Q
Magnesium range
A
1.5 - 2.5
Hyper or hypomagnesemia
8
Q
Sodium Range
A
135 - 145
Hyper to hyponaturemia
9
Q
Chloride Range
A
95 105
10
Q
Phosphorus Range
A
2.5 - 4.5
11
Q
BUN Range
A
7-20
12
Q
Creatine Range
A
0.6 - 1.2
13
Q
pH of Blood Range
A
7.35 - 7.45
Low is acidosis
High is alkalosis
14
Q
PaCO2 Range (respiratory)
A
35 - 45
15
Q
HCO3 Range (metabolic)
A
22-26
16
Q
3 p’s of diabetes
A
- polyuria (excessive peeing)
- polydipsia (excessive thirst)
- polyphagia (excessive hunger)
17
Q
The patient is discharged after cataract surgery. When should the go to the ER and call their doctor?
A
if they see flashing lights
18
Q
Halos in a person vision is a sign of
A
Glaucoma
