Ati Comprehensive Predictor Already Passed

1 quart {Ans: 2 pints}1 oz {Ans: 30 mL}Battery {Ans: performing procedure without consent}ECG {Ans: no sleep the night before, meals allowed, no stimulants/tranquilizers for 24-48 hours before. may be asked to hyperventilate 3-4 min and watch a bright flashing light. watch for seizures after the procedure.}COPD and O2 {Ans: with COPD baroreceptors that detect CO2 level are destroyed, therefore, O2 must be low because high O2 concentration takes away the pt's stimulation to breathe.}hypokalemia {Ans: muscle weakness, dysrhythmias, increase K (rasins bananas apricots, oranges, beans, potatoes, carrots, celery)}for phobias {Ans: use systematic desensitization}Thyroid storm {Ans: increased temp, pulse and HTN}intraosseous infusion {Ans: often used in peds when venous access can't be obtained. hand drilled through tibia where cryatalloids, colloids, blood products and meds are administered into the marrow. one med that CANNOT be administered IO is isoproterenol, a beta agonist.}Fat embolism {Ans: blood tinged sputum r/t inflammations. Increase ESR, respiratory alkalosis. Hypocalcemia, increased serum lipids.}Alkalosis/ Acidosis and K+ {Ans: ALKalosis=al K= low sis. Acidosis (K+ high)}a nurse makes a mistake? {Ans: take it to him/her first then take up the chain}Meningitis--check for {Ans: Kernig's/ brudinski's signs}Head