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- CONSTANT bubbling in the water seal chamber of a closed chest drainage system indicates
- an air leak which needs immediate intervention
- pneumothorax
- A collection of air in the pleural space r/t an open chest wound or rupture of a vesicle on the lung surface
- Common types of pneumothorax are
- open, closed, and tension.
- INTERMITTENT bubbling in the water seal chamber of a closed chest drainage system indicates
- pneumothorax
- yellow sclera is an early sign of
- jaundice
- common bile duct obstruction causes
- jaundice
- circumoral pallor is a sign of
- hypoxia
- black tarry stools are a sign of
- bleed high in the GI tract
- fundus palpable at umbilicus when
- 1 hour postpartum
- 10 days postpartum, where will the fundus be palpable
- unpalpable
- population with highest incidence of esophageal cancer
- black males
- narcotic w/d s/sx
- rhinorrhea, dilated pupils, abd cramps
- sedative w/d s/sx
- increased motor activity and tachycardia
- alcohol w/d s/sx
- n/v, sweating, tremors
- ect - electroconvulsive tx is used primarily in what disease
- acute depression
- common adverse effect of ect
- short term memory loss x 3 months
- what is Colles' fracture
- fx of distal radius usu r/t fall on outstretched hand
- what's siadh
- syndrome of inappropriate ADH (overproduction) -> fluid retention
- s/sx of hypocalcemia
- parasthesias, muscle spasms, perif numbness
- 3 p's of dm
- polyuria, polyphagia, polydipsia
- s/sx of meningitis
- nuchal rigidity, fever, headache
- what's kernig's sign and what does it indicate?
- tests for meningitis: Elicitation of resistance & hamstring pain when you extend the knee while the hip and knee are both flexed 90 degrees.
- what's cullen's sign & it's indication?
- periumbilical skin is bluish r/t intraperitoneal hemorrhage
- what are koplik's spots & their indication?
- red areas c grey/blue centers on buccal mucosa = measles
- what's chvostek's sign & it's implication?
- tap facial nerve below temple. twitching = hypocalcemia
- implication of high serum k+
- life threatening arrhythmia
- what's fantasy play & who does it?
- imaginary playmates by preschoolers (3 - 5). like magic
- toddler's (1-3) biggest fear of hospitalization
- separation from parents
- s/sx of peritonitis
- sharp abd pain and abd rigidity
- what causes secretion of prolactin
- delivery of placenta
- what's the 4th stage of labor
- recovery (post placental delivery)
- what does PTT stand for, which drug does it eval
- partial thromboplastin time; heparin
- where is the urinary bladder palpable at?
- either unpalpable, or 1 - 2" above symphysis pubis
- what are c-section babies at risk for
- respiratory distress
- what's cushing's syndrome
- metabolic disorder r/t chronic, excessive production of adrenocortical hormones or by prolonged high-dose glucocorticoid tx.
- s/sx of cushing's syndrome
- hypertension, diabetes mellitus, dusky complexion with purple striae, muscle wasting, weakness, and sudden development of fat around the face, neck, and trunk.
- common side effect of cushing's syndrome
- depression
- what is polyneuritis?
- characteristic of guillian barre: perif nerves denenerate, causing muscle weakness c sensory loss & atrophy, & decreased or absent deep tendon reflexes.
- most serious complx of polyneuritis
- respiratory failure
- what's considered a full term baby
- 38 - 42 weeks
- s/sx of hemorrhage
- tachycard & hypotension
- clay colored stools indicates/
- biliary obstruction
- frank (bright red) blood in stools indicate/s
- lower GI bleed
- what is trousseau's sign & it's indication?
- hypocalcemia; carpopedal spasm when bp cuff is higher than sbp
- what's reye's syndrome
- Acute encephalopathy & fatty infiltration of the internal organs following acute viral infx, or children given aspirin during flu or chickenpox
- bacteria's that cause meningitis
- Neisseria meningitidis, Haemophilus influenzae, Streptococcus pneumoniae, or Escherichia coli.
- what's a catecholamine
- compounds with a sympathomimetic action. Some are produced by the body and function as key neurologic chemicals. Others are synthesized as drugs for use in the treatment of such disorders as asthma, shock, and heart failure.
- what are the actions of narcotics (6)
- reduce pain perception. induce mental changes. promote deep sleep. depress respirations. constrict pupils. decrese GI motility.
- what is ulcerative colitis
- colon is ulcerated chronically and recurrently. abd cramping. rectal bleeding. diarrhea c blood, pus, mucus.
- what is tb
-
tuberculosis
An acute or chronic infection from exposure to Mycobacterium tuberculosis or another strain of mycobacteria characterized by pulmonary infiltrates and formation of granulomas with caseation, fibrosis, and cavitation. - what's racemic epinephrine
- adrenergic for croup to reduce inflam/edema of peri trach tissue
- anticholinergic
- Of or relating to blockade of the impulses of parasympathetic or other cholinergic nerve fibers
- normal wbc count
- 4 - 10k microliters
- what is cardiac output
-
cardiac output
The volume of blood ejected by the heart per minute (normally ranging from 4 to 8 L). Cardiac output equals the stroke volume (the difference between end-diastolic volume and end-systolic volume) multiplied by the heart rate. - what does tachycardia indicate
- decreased cardiac output
- when is contact isolation used
- gi infx, diarrhea, wound infections, draining abscesses
- abbreviation for both eyes
- ou
- abbreviation for both ears
- au
- respiratory acidosis
- Caused by reduced alveolar ventilation; is marked by increased partial pressure of arterial carbon dioxide, excess carbonic acid, and increased plasma hydrogen-ion concentration. Hypoventilation inhibits the excretion of carbon dioxide, which consequently produces excessive carbonic acid and thus lowers blood pH.
- respiratory alkalosis
- Caused by both respiratory and nonrespiratory factors, this condition is marked by decreased partial pressure of arterial carbon dioxide, decreased hydrogen-ion concentration, and increased blood pH. Extreme anxiety can precipitate hyperventilation associated with respiratory alkalosis.
- metabolic acidosis
- A condition resulting from excessive accumulation of acid or depletion of bicarbonate
- bandage technique for joints
- figure 8
- f to c
- c = (f - 32)/ 1.8
- sq guage
- 25 -27