MedSurg Final Flashcards
Ekg
P wave- Atria contracting
QRS- Ventricles contracting
T-ventricle re polarization
Conduction system
SA node➡️AV node➡️Bundle of HIS➡️Perkinje fibers
Cardiac Enzymes
Triponin 1- The best <0.35
⬆️2 to 6 hours post M.I again at 60-80hrs post M.I
PT/INR
PT-10-14 sec
INR-1.0-1.3
Critical PT>30sec
INR-4 to 5
Heparin antidote
Protamine Sulfate
Coumadin antidote
Vitamin K
Pernicious Anemia (Cobalamin defic)
A decrease in RBC when the body can’t absorb enough vb12 . Lack of intrinsic factor.
Tx-iv or IM VB12. Dietary increase does not help.
S/S red beefy tongue, parathesia
Circulating Nurse
Preps skin for sx
Documentation
Double checks the count
Thalassemia
Genetic
Hemolysis
Abnormal hb synthesis
Minor-Moderate anemia, splenomegaly, mild jaundice
Major-can cause phys and mental growth issues . Seen as a child
Schilling test
Determines b12 deficiency
Aplastic anemia
Low incidence
Pancytopenia
Hypo cellular bone marrow fatigue dyspnea
Tx bm transplant
Sickle cell disease
Inherited
Sickling episodes pain swelling pallor of mucous membranes fatigue . Prone to infection
Hemophilia
Genetic sex linked male. Test for missing factors
Hodgkins
Cervical lymp enlarged. Alcohol induced pain. Stage 1-4 reed sternberg