iSBARR - CORRECT ANSWERS introduction, situation, background, assessment,
recommendation, read back
What does Phoebe the cat love? - CORRECT ANSWERS belly rubs
Potassium normal values - CORRECT ANSWERS 3.5-5.0 mEq/L
Treatment for hypokalemia - CORRECT ANSWERS 10 mEQ K+ IV/hour
oral replacement- potatoes, avocados
treatment for hyperkalemia - CORRECT ANSWERS DICK- Dextrose, Insuline
(regular), Calcium glucunate, Kayexalate
Lasix (not K+ sparing)
Hypokalemia EKG changes - CORRECT ANSWERS ST Depression
shallow T wave
Prominent U wave
hyperkalemia EKG changes - CORRECT ANSWERS Tall p
eaked T wavenormal sodium value - CORRECT ANSWERS 135-145 mEq/L
causes of hypernatremia - CORRECT ANSWERS Decreased sodium excretion
(corticosteroids, Cushing's Syndrome, Renal failure, Hyperaldosterone)
Increased sodium intake (excessive oral soidium ingestion or administration of sodium
containing IV fluids)
Decreased water intake (NPO)
Increased water loss (increased rate of metabolism, fever, hyperventilation, infection,
excessive diaphoresis, watery diarrhea, diabetes insipidus)
causes of hyponatremia - CORRECT ANSWERS severe N/V/D, fluid overload
symptoms of hypernatremia - CORRECT ANSWERS Water retention (edema),
hypertension
Red, flushed skin; dry, sticky mucous membranes; increased thirst; elevated
temperature; decreased urine output
seizure, confusion, altered mental status