Unit 1 Flashcards
Sodium normal levels
135-145
Potassium normal levels
3.5-5.0
Calcium normal levels
8.5-10.5
Magnesium normal levels
1.3-2.1
Chloride normal levels
97-110
Phosphate normal levels
2.5-4.5
PH normal levels
7.35-7.45
PaO2 normal levels
80-100
CO2 normal levels
35-45
PaCO2 normal levels
35-45
Bicarbonate normal levels
24-30
Carbonic acid normal levels
2.4
BUN normal levels
8-25
Creatinine normal levels
0.6-1.5
GLucose normal level
65-110
Serum osmolality normal levels
280-300
Hematocrit % normal level
36%-52%
Isotonic fluids
5%dextrose in water
0.9% sodium chloride
Lactated Ringers
Water does not move into or out of cells
Hypertonic fluids
5% dextrose in 0.9% sodium chloride 5% dextrose in 0.45% sodium chloride 3% normal saline 5% dextrose in lactated ringers Corrects fluid, electrolyte and acid base imbalances Par enteral nutrition
Scope of medical surgical
Nurses promote, restore or maintain optimal health for patients
Promote health
Prevent illness/injury
Nurses must have broad knowledge base
Expanding knowledge and technology
Ensure pt. safety as priority
IOM- 44,000and 98,000 pt deaths result each year from preventable errors
100,000 lives campaign: effort to save lives
Rapid Response team- save lives; provide care before resp. Or cardiac arrest
6 core QSEN competencies
Provide patient centered care Implement EBP Use informatics in patient care Collaborate w/ HCT Use quality improvement in patient care
Provide patient centered care-Focus on
Communication Compassion Culture Patient education Empowerment Respect
SPEAK UP Campaign
Speak up Pay attention to care receiving Educate self Ask trusted family member Know medications you take Use hospital Participate in all decisions
Autonomy
Self- determination
Beneficence
Promotes positive actions