Miscillenous Questions Flashcards
0
Q
Normal potassium ranges
A
3.5 to 5
1
Q
Administered at a 90 degree angle using a quick motion
IM
intradermal
Subcu
A
90 degrees
2
Q
Normal calcium
A
9 to 10.5
3
Q
Normal sodium range
A
135 to 145
4
Q
IM injections use what gauge of needle
A
18 to 25
5
Q
Early signs of hypoxia
A
Restlessness Headache Fatigue Shortness of breath Cyanosis
6
Q
Blood and blood products for transfusion should be infused/diluted only with Ringers lactate 5%cdextrose and water 0.9 normal saline 0.45 normal saline
A
0.9% normal saline
7
Q
What are the ABC’s
A
Airway
Breathing
Circulation
Use strategic words like priority
8
Q
What angle should you administer subcu heparin injection
A
45
9
Q
What do you expect to see in a patient going into cardiogenic shock
A
Cool clammy skin
Hypotension
Weak thready pulses
10
Q
What signs are advanced shock
A
Flushed hyperemic skin
Metabolic acidosis
Obtundation
11
Q
To assess for presence of hepatic encephalopathy the nurse would expect the physician to order a serum level of
Uric acid
Urea
Ammonia
A
Ammonia
