Concepts of Medical–Surgical Nursing
Exam 1 | Correctly Answered & Rated
A+ | Galen
What medications are given if the pt is in atrial fibrillation?
- Correct Answer - Amiodarone, diltiazem, metoprolol, digoxin
What is the normal range for H&H?
- Correct Answer - Hemoglobin:
M: 14-18 g/dL
F: 12-16 g/dL
Hematocrit:
M: 42%-52%
F: 37%-47%
What is the normal range for BUN?
- Correct Answer - 10-20 mg/dL
What is the normal range for creatnine?
- Correct Answer - M: .06-1.2 mg/dL
F: 0.5-1.1 mg/dL
What is the normal PT range?
- Correct Answer - 11-12.5 sec
,**1.5-2.5 times the normal on Coumadin
What is the normal INR range?
- Correct Answer - 0.9-1.2 sec
What is the normal PTT range?
- Correct Answer - 60-70 sec
**1.5-2.5 times the normal on Heparin
What is the normal APTT range?
- Correct Answer - 30-40 sec
**1.5-2.5 times the normal on Heparin
What is the normal range for specific gravity?
- Correct Answer - 1.005-1.030
What is the therapeutic Digoxin range?
- Correct Answer - 0.5-2 ng/mL
What is the normal platelet range?
- Correct Answer - 150-400 m^3
What is the normal albumin range?
- Correct Answer - 50-80mg / 24 hrs at rest
What is the normal triglyceride range?
- Correct Answer - M: 40-60 mg/dL
F: 35-135 mg/dL
, What is the normal glucose range?
- Correct Answer - 70-110 mg/dL
After thrombolytic are administered, what needs to be watched?
- Correct Answer - Watch for signs of bleeding
What is the treatment for angina pectoris?
- Correct Answer - "NBC"
Nitro, Beta Blockers, Calcium Channel Blockers
Describe hemodialysis
- Correct Answer - -3x a week- 4-5 hours
-At risk for bleeding do to heparin
-Extremely fatigued post.
-Vitals and weight before and after
-Slight fever post is normal. Monitor.
Describe peritoneal dialysis
- Correct Answer - -Sterile procedure at home where catheter is placed
into the abdomen
-Wear a mask
-Solution may be warmed using a heating bag or blanket, not
microwave!
-Make sure patient turns and repositions to mix solution in the cavity
Describe nursing care for an AV fistula.
- Correct Answer - -Palpate and auscultate- bruit and thrill