Mark Klimek Lectures Already Passed

s/s of DKA {Ans: think DKA, dehydration, ketones in blood, kussmaul, K+, acidotic, acetone breath, anorexia (and high sugar)}when do you draw a peak of an IM medication? {Ans: 30-60 minutes}What do you do when a high pressure alarm goes off? {Ans: first unkink it, then empty water from tubing, then turn cough and deep breath, then suction}what gait do you use and when? {Ans: even with even injury odd with odd injury non-weight bearing is swing through}2 point gait {Ans: 2 things move at once, crutch and opposite leg}CO2 {Ans: normal is 35-45 High in 50's is level C (unless COPD): hold nothing, assess respiratory status, do pursed lip breathing, if it fixes you do not have to call HCP High in the 60's is level D: Hold nothing, assess respirations, prep for intubation/ventilation, Call RT then CHP}What are the level A lab values? {Ans: They are no big deal: Creatinine BUN Bicarb}VTACH {Ans: sharp peaks and jags, in a pattern high priority rhythm cadiac output has pulse}stage 2 of delivery {Ans: delivery of baby, purpose of contractions is to push baby out, big priority is clearing baby's airway deliver