Nursing Review Flashcards

These flashcards are designed to help students review critical nursing concepts and prepare for exams.

What are the effects of anticholinergic drugs?

Anticholinergic effects include dry mouth, dry eyes, urinary retention, constipation, and bronchodilation.

What are the signs of acid-base imbalance?

Signs include tachycardia, tachypnea, hyperreflexia, and alterations in mental status.

How do you interpret ABG results using the Rule of the B's?

If pH and bicarbonate (HCO3) are both in the same direction, the condition is metabolic.

What is Wernicke’s (Korsakoff’s) syndrome?

A psychosis induced by Vitamin B1 deficiency, characterized by amnesia with confabulation.

What is the #1 psychological problem in alcohol abuse?

Denial is considered the primary psychological problem in alcohol abuse.

What are the normal values for ABG interpretation: pH, PaCO2, bicarbonate, PaO2?

Normal pH: 7.35-7.45, PaCO2: 35-45 mmHg, Bicarbonate: 22-26, PaO2: 80-100 mmHg.

What are the signs of hypoglycemia in diabetes?

Signs include confusion, slurred speech, cold sweat, and tremors.

What is the purpose of chest tubes?

To re-establish negative pressure in the pleural space, removing air in pneumothorax or blood in hemothorax.

What does the mnemonic T.R.O.U.B.L.E signify in congenital heart defects?

It signifies that R to L blood shunts, cyanotic conditions, and certain defects are considered 'trouble'.

What is the rule for determining the need for interdisciplinary care?

Interdisciplinary care is needed for patients with multidimensional needs, including physical, psychological, and social aspects.