Vitals

Question 1

hyperglycemia

Answer 1

acetone breath, low respiratory rate, weak pulse

Question 2

Respiratory alkilosis

Answer 2

muscle tetany, syncope, numbness

Question 3

Symptomatic aids in T4 cell count chart

Answer 3

should be less than 200

Question 4

signs of intracranial pressure

Answer 4

Slow pulse (bradycardia), weak breaths after tbi, change in LOC, vomitting

Question 5

orthostatic hypotension

Answer 5

Systolic is 20 or more below normal for client

;Immediately treated by sitting/leaning

Question 6

SCI, preventing orthostatic hypotension

Answer 6

ted hose

abdominal binder

wrapping legs with ace wraps

Patients with SCI tend to have a lower blood pressure, so as long as the patient isn’t showing signs of being hypotensive, than having a low BP is considered normal

Question 7

what to administer for hypoglycemia (dizziness, weakness, sweating)

Answer 7

orange juice

Question 8

______ results from too much insulin

Answer 8

hypoglycemia