West Coast University, Los Angeles Intermediate MED-SURG 201 PALS QUIZ 2

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PALS QUIZ 2  Lab Values  HR: 60-100BPM  Stroke volume: Refers to the volume of blood pumped from the left ventricle per beat. Stroke volume is calculated using measurements of ventric... le volumes from an echocardiogram and subtracting the volume of the blood in the ventricle at the end of a beat (called end-systolic volume) from the volume of blood just prior to the beat (called end-diastolic volume). End-Systolic volume – end-Diastolic volume, volume ejected w each heartbeat, SV: amount of blood pumped from left ventricle per beat  Heart rate: contraction of heart in a min 60-100  HF is indicated: w dyspnea, elevated hBNP  hBNP <100=no HF, 100-300 HF is present, >300mild HF, >600 moderate HF, >900 severe HF  quiz1; hypokalemia can cause shallow respiration, dyspnea  Q 2. Pt with HF, refused to eat and complaining of her nausea and vomiting. What do you do first? Assess vitals  Nursing care for HF pt: 10  Monitor weight and I&O  Assess vital signs: BP, SO2  High fowler position  Rest until pt is stable [Show More]

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