Random stuff I wanna know

Question 1

Signs of systemic infection:

Answer 1

increased body temp malaise, decreased BP, increased HR

Question 2

PREVENT DVT

Answer 2

1) graduated compression stockings
2) intermittent pneumatic compression devices
3) early mobilization
4) leg exercises

Question 3

what is virchows triad (DVT)

Answer 3

1) endothelial damage
2) venous stasis
3) altered coagulation

Question 4

Anticog vs. atniplatlet

Answer 4

anticoagulant better for preventing venous thrombosis while anti platelet is better for arterial thrombus

Question 5

isotonic

Answer 5

same concentration 
NS, Ringers lactate 
Fluid stays in intravascular 
CAN CAUSE FLUID OVERLOAD 
why: Dehydration blood loss or surgery or diarrhea

Question 6

HYPOTONIC

Answer 6

<250mmol/l
FLUID SHIFTS OUT OF BV INTO CELLS
CELLS SWLL & FLUID DECREASED IN CIRC.
0.33NS, 2.5% DS
DO NOT GIVE TO CEREBRAL EDEMA OR INCREASED ICP

Question 7

Hypertonic

Answer 7

> 375 mmol
Allow fluid out of interstitial & intracellular
D5NS,
Reduce risk of edema, stabilize BPP, reg urine output

Question 8

Dysarthria

Answer 8

difficult/unclear articulation of speech that is otherwhys normal

Question 9

Ataxia

Answer 9

lack of voluntary coordination of mask mvmvts

Question 10

Apraxia

Answer 10

Motor disorder - cannot plan to do task

Question 11

dysphasia

Answer 11

difficulty speaking - repetitive, fluent or non

Question 12

Homonymous hemianopsia

Answer 12

only see one side because of disturbances of primary sensory paths between eye & visual cortex

Question 13

HELLP

Answer 13

Hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, low platelets

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