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1. How does informed con- Patient must be informed about the doctor about the procedure
sent work? complications and what could go wrong. Patient must be able to
explain the procedure
2. When can it be waived? During Medical Emergencies
3. If someone has baseline No POA or next of kin must sign
confusion can they sign a
consent form?
4. Pt Levels 11-13.5 sec
5. PTT levels 25-35 seconds. (60 to 80 on heparin)
6. INR 0.8-1.1 (2-3 with warfarin )
7. ABG levels PH 7.35 - 745
PCO2 45-35
HCO3 22-28
8. When would you be worried Hepatic encelapothy changes
about a patient with cirrho- Change in LOC
sis? Neurological changes
9. When would you be wor- infection. Some people develop a wound or internal infection after
ried about a patient who a gallbladder removal. Signs of a possible infection include in-
has had a cholecystectomy? creasing pain, swelling or redness, and pus leaking from a wound.
Patient might also have RUQ pain from gallstones not being re-
moved properly
10. What does it mean if you Appendix burst this is a medical emergency
have appendicitis with a
sudden cessation of pain?
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11. What is Addison's Disease a rare condition that happens when the body doesn't make enough
of some hormones. Another name for Addison's disease is primary
adrenal insufficiency. With Addison's disease, the adrenal glands
make too little of the hormone cortisol
12. During an adisoninon crisis may experience symptoms of extreme weakness, a significant drop
in blood pressure, drowsiness or mental confusion
13. What medications/inter- IV steroids
ventions go with control for Protect the Airway
this disorder/crisis state? Lopressors
14. What is acute glomeru- The glomeruli are inflamed, which impacts the kidneys to filter the
lonephritis urine properly
15. s/s of acute glomeru- FOLLOWS STREPTOCOCCAL INFECTION
lonephritis EDEMA AROUND EYES
ELEVATED B/P
DARK URINE(COCOCOLA URINE)
NORMAL SERUM PROTEIN
POSITIVE ASO TITER
16. Diet for someone with acute Low Sodium
glomerulonephritis Low Protien
Low Potassium
17. What is Buck's Traction a skin traction applied to the lower leg. Buck's traction is not always
necessary after a fracture and is not necessary for a set length of
time. Buck's traction is primarily used for fractures of the hip and
femur
Bed should not be elevated but foot should be
18.
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