Icu Unit Flashcards
How long is propofol tubing good for
It it good for 12 hrs only
Ansarca
Weeping edema, swelling all over
Chlorhexidine bath
Given to all patients admitted to a ICU unit
Gilberts syndrome
Is a common genetic liver disorder found in 3-12%of the population. It produces elevated levels of unconjugated bilirubin in the blood stream but, normally has no serious consequences although mild jaundice may appear under conditions of exertion or stress
What happens if a person is allergic to IV contrast dye
They will recieve Benadryl and prednisone to prepare the body for the contrast
Vecuronium
Is a drug that paralysis patients it cannot be given to someone who isn’t incubated or trached
What does propofol do
It only sedates patients, it does not paralyze them!
What are fractures and bone breaks at risk of
They are at a increased risk of clots in the vena cava
What type of diet does a kidney patient need
Low protein diet
Why must a nurse Always give mg before k
Mg helps pull the k into the cells
Baclofen pump
Implanted under the skin, decreases muscle spasticity
Why size syringe must be used to flush a picc line
Always use a 10cc syringe
What does lasix do in regards to potassium
It is potassium depleting
What does spironolactone do in regards to potassium
Potassium sparing
What is a normal mg level
1.6-2.6
Patients with a LVAD receive blood pressure readings by what means
Manual BP cuff
Doppler on radial artery
Map between 60-90 is normal
You can’t get a regular BP reading bc their is no lub and dub
What does a LVAD do
It sits in the heart, blood circulates through it.
These patients are on major anticoagulation therapy
When is humalog administered
When meals are present
Vigileo
Measure CVP ( attached to central line)
Cool guard
Given after someone arrests, to cool the body down to prevent hyperthermia…. it goes through a central line and cools blood
Nitric oxide
Last ditch effort before echo
What is bilevel
The most aggressive form of mechanical ventilation
What is the term for “level with the heart”
Phlebexis axis
A transducer must always be what?
Level with the heart ( at the phlebexis axis)
Where is the phlebexis axis located
The fifth intercostal space
Pamidronate
Tx for hypercalcemia
3%NSS is considered what
Hypertonic
Bladder probe
Hooked into foley to obtain temp
MAE
Moves all extremities
Why are folic acid and thiamine labs drawn
They are labs drawn for alcoholics, alcoholics have folic acid and thiamine deficiencies
Keppra
Given prophylactically for head injuries to prevent seizures
