med surg exam 1 Flashcards
magnesium levels
1.3- 2.1
nerve and muscle function
bone formation
biochemical reactions in the body
magnesium function
GI losses
diuretics
malnutrition
alcohol abuse
hypomagnesemia causes
hyperactive deep tendon reflexes
tetany
seizures
conspitation/ ileus
hypomagnesemia symptoms
increased intake foods that are rich in magnesium foods
provide supplements
oral magnesium can cause diarrhea
hypomagnesemia interventions
kidney disease
laxative containing magnesium
hypermagnesemia causes
hypotension
muscle weakness
lethargy
respiratory and cardiac arrest
hypermagnesemia symptoms
calcium levels
9.0-10.5
bone/ teeth formation
nerve and muscle function
clotting
calcium function
vit. D def.
hypoparathyroidism
hyperphhosphatemia
pancreaitis
hypocalcemia causes
positive Chvostek's and Trousseau's sign muscle spasms numbness/ tingling in the lips/ fingers GI upset hypotension decreased HR
hypocalcemia symptoms
increased food in high calcium and provide supplements
hypocalcemia interventions
hyperparathyroidism
long term steroid use
bone cancer
hypercalcemia causes
conspitation
decreased deep tendon reflexes
kidney stones ( renal calculi)
letharhy
hypercalcemia symtoms
induction
IV line inserted pre- op meds given, airway secured
maintenance
surgery performed
maintenance of airway
emergence
completion of surgery
airway removed
informed consent Provider responsibilities
communicate the purpose of procedure and complete description of procedure in the patient’s primary language (use a medical interpreter if needed)
- Describe other options to treat the condition
informed consent RN responsibilities
make sure the provider gave patient the information needed
- patient is competent to give informed consent
- have the pt sign the consent
- notify provider if patient have any questions or concerns regarding about the procedure.
PACU assessment
> 95% or at pre- op level
respirations, lung sounds and suction secretions if needed.
Assess circulation
signs of hemorrhaging
peripheral pulses, ECG readings
vitals signs are stable enough to discharge from PACU
Monitor I&O (urine output > or equal 30ml per hour)
ensure gag and swallow reflex return
assess surgical wounds, incisions, dressings
anesthetics
benzos
Propofol
analgesics opiod
fentanyl
antemetic
ondansetron
metoclopramide
neuromuscular blocking
succinylcholine
antichlnergics
citropine