Exam 3 Nur125 - Spring 2023 Questions And Answers Latest Update (2024 / 2024) (Verified Answers)

Preoperative nursing {Ans: Important time to address preparation for surgery, including screening, dx testing, patient education, consent, and stress management}metabolic causes of alkalosis {Ans: constipation for long periods, ingestion of excess sodium bicarb, diuretics that cause K+ depletion (furosemide), severe vomiting}postoperative nursing {Ans: care for the patient during the recovery period}Inotropes {Ans: increase cardiac contractility *dobutamine *isoproterenol}mild hypothermia {Ans: 32-35 C (89.6-95 F)}Normal ABG levels {Ans: pH: 7.35-7.45 PCO2: 35-45 HCO3: 22-26}spiral fracture {Ans: a fracture in which the bone has been twisted apart}compartment syndrome {Ans: Swelling in a confined space that produces dangerous pressure; may cut off blood flow or damage muscle /nerve tissue.}comminuted fracture {Ans: fracture in which the bone is splintered or crushed}Normothermia range {Ans: 36-38.5°C (96.8-101.3°F)}Hydroxycholoroquine (Plaquenil) {Ans: DMARD used in tx of RA}anesthesiologist/CRNA {Ans: "head of the bed" selects/administers anesthetic agents assess pt before/after surgery intubates pt if necessary monitors airway, vitals, ecg, infusions}Heat Transfer: Evaporation {Ans: conversion of water to gas}pruritis {Ans: itching}hypothermia {Ans: condition in which core body temperature falls below 35°C / 95°F **Intra-operative < 36°C (96.8°F)}Shock Pathophysiology {Ans: *decreased peripheral perfusion *hypotension *weak peripheral pulses