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1
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How long is propofol tubing good for

A

It it good for 12 hrs only

2
Q

Ansarca

A

Weeping edema, swelling all over

3
Q

Chlorhexidine bath

A

Given to all patients admitted to a ICU unit

4
Q

Gilberts syndrome

A

Is a common genetic liver disorder found in 3-12%of the population. It produces elevated levels of unconjugated bilirubin in the blood stream but, normally has no serious consequences although mild jaundice may appear under conditions of exertion or stress

5
Q

What happens if a person is allergic to IV contrast dye

A

They will recieve Benadryl and prednisone to prepare the body for the contrast

6
Q

Vecuronium

A

Is a drug that paralysis patients it cannot be given to someone who isn’t incubated or trached

7
Q

What does propofol do

A

It only sedates patients, it does not paralyze them!

8
Q

What are fractures and bone breaks at risk of

A

They are at a increased risk of clots in the vena cava

9
Q

What type of diet does a kidney patient need

A

Low protein diet

10
Q

Why must a nurse Always give mg before k

A

Mg helps pull the k into the cells

11
Q

Baclofen pump

A

Implanted under the skin, decreases muscle spasticity

12
Q

Why size syringe must be used to flush a picc line

A

Always use a 10cc syringe

13
Q

What does lasix do in regards to potassium

A

It is potassium depleting

14
Q

What does spironolactone do in regards to potassium

A

Potassium sparing

15
Q

What is a normal mg level

A

1.6-2.6

16
Q

Patients with a LVAD receive blood pressure readings by what means

A

Manual BP cuff
Doppler on radial artery
Map between 60-90 is normal
You can’t get a regular BP reading bc their is no lub and dub

17
Q

What does a LVAD do

A

It sits in the heart, blood circulates through it.

These patients are on major anticoagulation therapy

18
Q

When is humalog administered

A

When meals are present

19
Q

Vigileo

A

Measure CVP ( attached to central line)

20
Q

Cool guard

A

Given after someone arrests, to cool the body down to prevent hyperthermia…. it goes through a central line and cools blood

21
Q

Nitric oxide

A

Last ditch effort before echo

22
Q

What is bilevel

A

The most aggressive form of mechanical ventilation

23
Q

What is the term for “level with the heart”

A

Phlebexis axis

24
Q

A transducer must always be what?

A

Level with the heart ( at the phlebexis axis)

25
Q

Where is the phlebexis axis located

A

The fifth intercostal space

26
Q

Pamidronate

A

Tx for hypercalcemia

27
Q

3%NSS is considered what

A

Hypertonic

28
Q

Bladder probe

A

Hooked into foley to obtain temp

29
Q

MAE

A

Moves all extremities

30
Q

Why are folic acid and thiamine labs drawn

A

They are labs drawn for alcoholics, alcoholics have folic acid and thiamine deficiencies

31
Q

Keppra

A

Given prophylactically for head injuries to prevent seizures