Med SURG HESI Final RN V2

1. Pulmonary artery wedge pressure (SWAN GANZ)

● Assess/monitor for dysrhythmias

2. Pt w/ dysrhythmias (pg 99)

● Calcium of 7.2 (low)

3. LOW Cardiac output

● MI

4. Renal Failure (pg 79)

● 45% BUN

5. S/S of shock (pg 30)

● Hypotension, thready pulse

6. How to check for Carbon monoxide poisoning

● Cherry red mouth or tongue

7. Paracentesis

● Empty bladder completely before procedure

8. Pt has angina (pg 87)

● Pain radiates to Left arm

9. Pt has increased abdominal girth Pos-op surgery

● Call MD

10. ARDS (pg 27)

● Patient using abdominal muscles to breath

11. Mechanical ventilator- asymmetry

● Check for placement