ADH Exam 1
What loop diuretic can be prescribed to relieve manifestations of circulatory
overload?
Furosemide (Lasix)
Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning
Myocardial injury occurs frequently in pts hospitalized s/p mod to severe CO
poisoning
Initiation of 100% o2 breathing asap is the most important treatment
symptoms nonspecific ranging from dizziness and HA to unconsciousness
and death
CO has 200-250x greater affinity for HGB than o2 does
A chest tube drainage system should never be ...
Milked or striped as it may cause a life threatening obstruction
What are common injuries to the pulm tree causing resp difficulty?
Smoke and soot inhalation
TPN is admin through ...
A central venous line such as the subclavian vein
What is the most sensitive indicator of protein synthesis and catabolism?
Prealbumin
Early EN found benefits associated w/ decreasing ...
Pneumonia
mortality
, ICU LOS
When nutritional goals are not being met the pt experiences ...
Weight loss
elevated glucose levels
overhydration/underhydration
Lipids
are very good media for bacterial growth
triglyceride levels must be monitored until stable when admin lipids
tubing should be changed q24h
Parenteral nutrition
Risks include elevated blood sugar, infection, and vol overload
glucose is monitored during tx (q6h)
meds are not administered through the IV lines containing TPN/lipids
Cardioversion is ...
The delivery of a synchronized electrical shock to the heart by an external
defibrillator
Afib arises from ...
Multiple ectopic foci in the atria, causing chaotic quivering of the atria
Vtach is ...
A rapid, life threatening dysrhythmia originating from a single ectopic focus in
the ventricles
What loop diuretic can be prescribed to relieve manifestations of circulatory
overload?
Furosemide (Lasix)
Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning
Myocardial injury occurs frequently in pts hospitalized s/p mod to severe CO
poisoning
Initiation of 100% o2 breathing asap is the most important treatment
symptoms nonspecific ranging from dizziness and HA to unconsciousness
and death
CO has 200-250x greater affinity for HGB than o2 does
A chest tube drainage system should never be ...
Milked or striped as it may cause a life threatening obstruction
What are common injuries to the pulm tree causing resp difficulty?
Smoke and soot inhalation
TPN is admin through ...
A central venous line such as the subclavian vein
What is the most sensitive indicator of protein synthesis and catabolism?
Prealbumin
Early EN found benefits associated w/ decreasing ...
Pneumonia
mortality
, ICU LOS
When nutritional goals are not being met the pt experiences ...
Weight loss
elevated glucose levels
overhydration/underhydration
Lipids
are very good media for bacterial growth
triglyceride levels must be monitored until stable when admin lipids
tubing should be changed q24h
Parenteral nutrition
Risks include elevated blood sugar, infection, and vol overload
glucose is monitored during tx (q6h)
meds are not administered through the IV lines containing TPN/lipids
Cardioversion is ...
The delivery of a synchronized electrical shock to the heart by an external
defibrillator
Afib arises from ...
Multiple ectopic foci in the atria, causing chaotic quivering of the atria
Vtach is ...
A rapid, life threatening dysrhythmia originating from a single ectopic focus in
the ventricles
