Ati Comprehensive Assessment Pn Study Guide Graded A+

Addison's {Ans: bronze like skin pigmentation}causes of dehydration {Ans: hyperventilation DKA tube feeding without sufficient water intake}Tensilon {Ans: used in myesthenia gravis to confirm diagnosis}trachea care steps {Ans: 1. suction (80-120) 2. clean cannula 3. rinse stoma site 4. change ties}theophylline interactions {Ans: caffeine}Alkalosis/ Acidosis and K+ {Ans: ALKalosis=al K= low sis. Acidosis (K+ high)}baby reflexes {Ans: - tonic neck: turn side to side to see arm/leg extend - rooting: touch R, head turns R}Prolapsed cord {Ans: Knee to chest or Trendelenburg}peripheral arterial disease PVD {Ans: exercise intolerant, DONT elevate feet or cross leg (ischemia distally), straight toe nail, apply lubricating lotion, loose clothing,}Droplet precautions {Ans: spiderman! sepsis, scarlet fever, streptococcal pharyngitis, parvovirus, pneumonia, pertussis, influenza, diptheria, epiglottitis, rubella (German measles), mumps, meningitis, mycoplasma or meningeal pneumonia, adeNovirus (Private room and mask)}Meningitis--check for {Ans: Kernig's/ brudinski's signs}sle (systemic lupus) {Ans: butterfly rash}laboring mom's water breaks? {Ans: first thing--worry about prolapsed cord!}hypokalemia {Ans: muscle weakness, dysrhythmias, increase K (rasins bananas apricots, oranges, beans, potatoes, carrots, celery)}stroptkinase {Ans: thrombolytic drug}3 hrs oral glucose test {Ans: Fasting - give glucose - test BG q1h}sudden abdomen pain relief