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Sinus Rhythms
What does the p wave represent,
What does the qrs complex represent,
What does the t wave represent
10
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Fluff
Function of national patient safe...,
Function of the institute for hea...,
What is the vap bundle
20
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ABGs
Normal ph,
What does 735 ph indicate,
What does a ph of 745
32
cards
Problems Involving Respiratory Function
Ventilation,
Perfusion,
Compliance
59
cards
Mechanical Ventilation
What is the fio2,
Tidal volume,
Respiratory rate
22
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Atrial Dysrhythmias
Atrial flutter rate,
P p interval,
R r interval for atrial flutter
7
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Hemodynamics
2 things validity must have,
Equation for pressure,
Common types of hemodynamic monit...
31
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Myocardial Infarction
Description of a mi,
Which part s of the heart does th...,
Which part s of the heart does th...
66
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Heart Failure
Heart failure definition,
Precipitating factors of heart fa...,
Two types of cardiomyopathy
30
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Cardiac Medications
Class for intropin dopamine,
Action of dopamine,
Uses of dopamine
24
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Malignant Hypertension
Definition of malignant hypertension,
Causes of malignant hypertension,
Meds that could cause malignant h...
11
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Aneurysm / Valve Replacement
What is an aneurism,
Etiology of an aneurism,
When is an aortic aneurism detect...
13
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Care Plan for Liver Failure
Outcome for respiratory rate,
Outcome for sa02,
Outcome for abgs
15
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Nutrition Case Study
Pros and cons of a large bore fee...,
When would you use a small bore f...,
When is tube placement checked
12
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GI A&P
Parts of the gi tract,
Accessory organs of digestion,
Function of digestion
13
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Hepatic Failure
Etiology of acute liver failure,
Etiology of chronic liver failure,
Clinical manifestations of acute ...
51
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Nutritional Support in the Critically Ill
What is the first thing we need t...,
Risk factors for malnutrition,
What albumin level shows long ter...
44
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Pancreatitis Case Study
Define acute pancreatitis,
List the 4 major pathophysiologic...,
Potential complications of pancre...
16
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Portal HTN W/ Upper GI Bleed Case Study
List the etiologies associated wi...,
Describe the patho involved in de...,
What is the purpose of sclerotherapy
18
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Upper GI Bleeding
3 causes of gi bleeds,
Causes of stress ulcers,
How is gastric anoxia caused
61
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Drugs for GI Bleeds
Histamine blocker,
Side effects of histamine blockers,
Nursing implications for histamin...
16
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Diabetic Emergencies
Consequences of diabetic emergencies,
What does being hyperglycemic for...,
Bodily functions that happen when...
76
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Adrenal Dysfunction
What is cushing s disease,
What causes cushing s disease,
What causes cushing s syndrome
14
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Pituitary Dysfunction
Which physiologic functions do ho...,
Which organs rely on the hormones...,
Hormones produced in the anterior...
39
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Thyroid Study Guide
When performing a physical examin...,
What is the hallmark finding of h...,
What is one of the first signals ...
70
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Renal Failure
Functions of the kidneys,
3 ways the kidneys control bicarb...,
Term for accumulation of nitrogen...
102
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MG, GBS, Spinal Cord Injury
Assessment findings for mg,
Causes of mg,
Risk factors for mg
29
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Increased ICP
Definition of increased intracran...,
What is normal icp range,
What is the monro kellie hypothesis
70
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Other Neuro Alterations
Linear skull fracture,
Symptoms of linear skull fracture,
Nursing care for linear skull fra...
29
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SE & Encephalitis
Why would a patient with status e...,
Definition of se,
Diagnostics for se
13
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Shock
End result of all types of shock,
Names of stages of shock in order,
What occurs during stage 1 initia...
89
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Meds For Shock
Medications to improve contractil...,
What are each of the ranges of do...,
Why are drugs that improve preloa...
30
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Trauma
What is primary prevention of tra...,
What is secondary prevention of t...,
What is tertiary prevention of tr...
56
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Burns
What are the 3 types of burns,
First degree burn symptoms,
Second degree burn symptoms
52
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ECG Review
What is a normal atrial rate,
What is a normal sinus pr interval,
Sinus tachycardia rate
23
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