NURS 4581 (NURS4581)

NURS 4581 - Critical Care Final Review/NURS 4581 - Critical Care Final Review.

NURS 4581 - Acid Base and ABGs Study Sheet/NURS 4581 - Acid Base and ABGs Study Sheet. Why is acid-base balance important to maintain? Body’s metabolic processes constantly produce acids, so the body need to neutralized and excreted the excess acid in order to function normally.

NURS 4581 - EXAM 1 REVIEW/NURS 4581 - EXAM 1 REVIEW. ACID BASE DISTURBANCES 1. Explain the roles of the lungs, kidneys, and chemical buffers in maintaining acid–base balance. Kidneys regulate bicarb in ECG, take 2-3 days to respond Lungs regulate CO2 and Carbonic acid in ECG and respond immediately

NURS 4581 - BSN EXAM III Study Guide/NURS 4581 - BSN EXAM III Study Guide. ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY AND CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE (18 questions) 1. Identify factors that may contribute to the development of renal disorders. AKI causes: a. Hypovolemia / hypotension / dehydration / hemorrhage b. Cardiovascular issues: cardiogenic shock / heart failure / MI c. Sepsis ( peripheral vasodilation) d. DIC e. Acute Tubular Necrosis (ATN): from intrarenal damage i. Untreated pre-renal problems

NURS 4581 - BSN EXAM II Study Guide/NURS 4581 - BSN EXAM II Study Guide. EMERGENCY DRUGS (8 questions) Describe the use and action of drugs commonly administered for cardiac dysrhythmias and in cardiopulmonary arrest: 1. Atropine a. Use – Bradycardia b. Action – Direct vagolytic action improves automaticity of SA node + conduction of AV node i. May  HR / SVR / BP