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Decks in this class (35)

Sinus Rhythms
What does the p wave represent,
What does the qrs complex represent,
What does the t wave represent
10  cards
Fluff
Function of national patient safe...,
Function of the institute for hea...,
What is the vap bundle
20  cards
ABGs
Normal ph,
What does 735 ph indicate,
What does a ph of 745
32  cards
Problems Involving Respiratory Function
Ventilation,
Perfusion,
Compliance
59  cards
Mechanical Ventilation
What is the fio2,
Tidal volume,
Respiratory rate
22  cards
Atrial Dysrhythmias
Atrial flutter rate,
P p interval,
R r interval for atrial flutter
7  cards
Hemodynamics
2 things validity must have,
Equation for pressure,
Common types of hemodynamic monit...
31  cards
Myocardial Infarction
Description of a mi,
Which part s of the heart does th...,
Which part s of the heart does th...
66  cards
Heart Failure
Heart failure definition,
Precipitating factors of heart fa...,
Two types of cardiomyopathy
30  cards
Cardiac Medications
Class for intropin dopamine,
Action of dopamine,
Uses of dopamine
24  cards
Malignant Hypertension
Definition of malignant hypertension,
Causes of malignant hypertension,
Meds that could cause malignant h...
11  cards
Aneurysm / Valve Replacement
What is an aneurism,
Etiology of an aneurism,
When is an aortic aneurism detect...
13  cards
Care Plan for Liver Failure
Outcome for respiratory rate,
Outcome for sa02,
Outcome for abgs
15  cards
Nutrition Case Study
Pros and cons of a large bore fee...,
When would you use a small bore f...,
When is tube placement checked
12  cards
GI A&P
Parts of the gi tract,
Accessory organs of digestion,
Function of digestion
13  cards
Hepatic Failure
Etiology of acute liver failure,
Etiology of chronic liver failure,
Clinical manifestations of acute ...
51  cards
Nutritional Support in the Critically Ill
What is the first thing we need t...,
Risk factors for malnutrition,
What albumin level shows long ter...
44  cards
Pancreatitis Case Study
Define acute pancreatitis,
List the 4 major pathophysiologic...,
Potential complications of pancre...
16  cards
Portal HTN W/ Upper GI Bleed Case Study
List the etiologies associated wi...,
Describe the patho involved in de...,
What is the purpose of sclerotherapy
18  cards
Upper GI Bleeding
3 causes of gi bleeds,
Causes of stress ulcers,
How is gastric anoxia caused
61  cards
Drugs for GI Bleeds
Histamine blocker,
Side effects of histamine blockers,
Nursing implications for histamin...
16  cards
Diabetic Emergencies
Consequences of diabetic emergencies,
What does being hyperglycemic for...,
Bodily functions that happen when...
76  cards
Adrenal Dysfunction
What is cushing s disease,
What causes cushing s disease,
What causes cushing s syndrome
14  cards
Pituitary Dysfunction
Which physiologic functions do ho...,
Which organs rely on the hormones...,
Hormones produced in the anterior...
39  cards
Thyroid Study Guide
When performing a physical examin...,
What is the hallmark finding of h...,
What is one of the first signals ...
70  cards
Renal Failure
Functions of the kidneys,
3 ways the kidneys control bicarb...,
Term for accumulation of nitrogen...
102  cards
MG, GBS, Spinal Cord Injury
Assessment findings for mg,
Causes of mg,
Risk factors for mg
29  cards
Increased ICP
Definition of increased intracran...,
What is normal icp range,
What is the monro kellie hypothesis
70  cards
Other Neuro Alterations
Linear skull fracture,
Symptoms of linear skull fracture,
Nursing care for linear skull fra...
29  cards
SE & Encephalitis
Why would a patient with status e...,
Definition of se,
Diagnostics for se
13  cards
Shock
End result of all types of shock,
Names of stages of shock in order,
What occurs during stage 1 initia...
89  cards
Meds For Shock
Medications to improve contractil...,
What are each of the ranges of do...,
Why are drugs that improve preloa...
30  cards
Trauma
What is primary prevention of tra...,
What is secondary prevention of t...,
What is tertiary prevention of tr...
56  cards
Burns
What are the 3 types of burns,
First degree burn symptoms,
Second degree burn symptoms
52  cards
ECG Review
What is a normal atrial rate,
What is a normal sinus pr interval,
Sinus tachycardia rate
23  cards

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