exam Flashcards
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What are the symptoms of Hyponatremia
confusion and headache
What are the symptoms of Hypokalemia
Muscle weakness and arrhythmias
What are the symptoms of hypercalcemia
Polyuria and dehydration
What are the symptoms of hyperkalemia
Cardiac dysrhythmias
what are 3 common barriers to therapeutic communication
Based on the definition of the osmotic and hydrostatic pressure in veins and arterioles - write a definition of the purpose of these pressures
Explain why Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is more likely to occur after a surgical procedure?
When does the post surgical complication of confusion and delirium occur
Early (most likely in the few weeks after surgery)
You have a fluid order for a 1L NaCl 0.9% IVT. The anaesthetist has ordered this to be run at a 6-hourly rate. Work out what you need to put into the pump for the rate. Please show your workings out (drug calculation)
1000/6=166.67ml
What is the definition of colostomy
a part of the large bowel is diverted out through the abdomen
What is the definition of a ileostomy
a part of the small intestine is diverted out through the RHS of the abdomen
What is the definition of a jujunostomy
A more proximal small intestine section was brought through the abdomen
considerations for NGT
Aspiration
bed at 30 degrees
nasal secured to gown
skin irritation
repositioning
Steps for removal of a drain
- Valid order
- Drain off suction
- document output
- assess for pain and interventions
- Gather equipment
- set up the trolley
- Clean the area using NaCl 8. cut the suture
- pull the drain out
You have an order for 50mg Oxycodone for your PCA. You need to dilute it into a 50mL syringe with Normal Saline. What will be your final concentration in mg/mL
50/50=1
medications used in PCA
fentanlyn
oxycodone
morphine
adjunct
