Misc Nursing Concepts

Question 1

Nursing priority framework (what should I do first?)

Answer 1

Think in terms of Maslows hierarchy of needs-
     Physiological
     Safety
     Love & belonging
     Esteem
     Self-actualization 
from there think in terms of ABCs- 
     Airway, Breathing, Circulation

Question 2

S/S of hypovolemic shock

Answer 2

• Low blood pressure
• Decreased hematocrit (most important)
• Altered LOC
• Decreased CO (cardiac output)
• Decreased urinary output

-Pale, cool, clammy skin

Question 3

Left shift

Answer 3

When large numbers of neutrophils (mature and immature) are present in blood. Usually indicates a bacterial infection