Heart, Lungs, and renal (old and babies)

Question 1

In geriatric, we see a decrease in blood flow from the coronary artery which causes what?

Answer 1

a decrease in medication absorption

Question 2

Decreased cardiac output, thickened arterial walls, decreased vessel elasticity, and sclerosis of heart valves all contribute to the heart’s inability to ____ for the added workload of surgery.

Answer 2

compensate

Question 3

T OR F?

In a child, the blood volume is smaller per unit of body weight.

Answer 3

F! larger

So, even the smallest bit of blood loss can be significant

Question 4

Why must ongoing assessment take place to detect early signs of hypovolemia in a child?

Answer 4

Blood pressure will not decrease until there is significant hypovolemia.

Question 5

Why is it VIP to assess infants

Answer 5

they are obligate nose breathers ; we may need to suction

Question 6

if you see retractions on a child, what will it mean?

Answer 6

Respiratory distress

Question 7

Why are children’s airway easier to occlude?

Answer 7

smaller airway in diameter

Question 8

The elderly are at highest risk for respiratory complications. Why do they need to be put on fowler’s position?

Answer 8

• to better expand their chest wall. They have decreased lung elasticity and capacity.

Question 9

why is it of the UTMOST important to monitor kidney function?

Answer 9

Meds!!! especially anesthesia meds! they are excreted through the kidney.

Question 10

Note which 4 characteristic of urine when assessing it?

Answer 10

1- color

2- amount

3- odor

4- concentration