NUR 160 Lab Quiz 2, Questions and Correct Answers.

NUR 160 Lab Quiz 2, Questions and Correct Answers. Order for Lasix - 20mg is ordered - only have 40 mg tablet on hand give 0.5 tablets Order for 600mg of Tylenol - Tylenol is given in liquid form for NG tube - Liquid comes in 500mg/15mL- 600/500 x 15 - D/H x V = ? 18mL Digoxin Medication used for cardiac arrhythmia - used to lower heart rate over 60 - 100 - Assess pulse rate - for instance, if patient PR is 125, give med. This medication is also toxic and is tested via Digoxin level via labs - This medication Nephrotoxic Order for Digoxin 250mcg - available - 0.125mg - 250mcg/1000 = 0.25mg - 0.125 x 2 = ? 2 tabs Oxygen therapy Assess for proper placement of the nasal cannula Lung crackles fluid build up in the alveoli and airway Difficulty breathing Give albuterol, which is a bronchodilator Patient with belimia affects pH contents of stomach and are at risk for metabolic alkalosis Respiratory Acidosis low pH, high PCO2, high HCO3 Respiratory Alkalosis high pH, low PCO2, low HCO3 Metabolic Acidosis low pH, low PCO2, low HCO3 Metabolic Alkalosis high pH, high pCO2, high HCO3 Cancer patient with impaired immune function: Neutropenic patients are at risk for infection always teach proper hand hygiene first (most appropriate intervention) Low RBC, Low HgB, or both Anemia Single most significant risk factor for impaired gas exchange Tobacco Use What sound can be heard in the lungs when there is mucous or secretion in the bronchi? Crackles or Rales When instructing a patient on how to collect a sputum sample