ABG Nursing Cheat Sheet Arterial Blood Gases ABGs Cheat Sheet ABG is compensated or uncompensated? When PaCO2 and HCO3 values are high but pH is acidic, then it indicates partial compensation. It means that the compensatory mechanism tried but failed to bring the pH to normal. If pH is abnormal and if the value of either PaCO2 or HCO3 is abnormal, it indicates that the … [Read more...] about ABG Nursing Cheat Sheet Tic Tac Toe
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Urinary System: Renal Tubule and Collecting Duct
Urinary System: Renal Tubule and Collecting Duct The urinary system, also known as the renal system or urinary tract, consists of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and the urethra. The purpose of the urinary system is to eliminate waste from the body, regulate blood volume and blood pressure, control levels of electrolytes and metabolites, and regulate blood pH. Renal … [Read more...] about Urinary System: Renal Tubule and Collecting Duct
Nursing Abbreviations for Charting
Nursing Abbreviations for Charting Nursing Abbreviations and Acronyms Abbreviations & AcronymsMeaningbdTwice A DayACSAcute Coronary SyndromeRRRRegular Rate + RhythmWNLWithin Normal LimitsNursing Abbreviations and Acronyms … [Read more...] about Nursing Abbreviations for Charting
Congenital Talipes Equinovarus (Clubfoot) Nursing Cheat Sheet
Congenital Talipes Equinovarus (Clubfoot) Nursing Cheat Sheet A congenital deformity that is a combination of talipes calcaneus and talipes varus, marked by a dorsiflexed, inverted, and adducted foot. Clubfoot most often presents at birth. Clubfoot is caused by a shortened Achilles tendon, which causes the foot to turn in and under. Clubfoot is twice as common in boys. … [Read more...] about Congenital Talipes Equinovarus (Clubfoot) Nursing Cheat Sheet
Cardiopulmonary Assessment & Intervention: Patient Positions for Postural Drainage
Cardiopulmonary Assessment & Intervention: Patient Positions for Postural Drainage Indications: It is indicated for patients in whom cough is insufficient to clear thick, tenacious, or localized secretions. Examples: Cystic fibrosis Bronchiectasis Atelectasis Lung abscess Pneumonia Contraindications Increased ICP Unstable head or neck injury Active … [Read more...] about Cardiopulmonary Assessment & Intervention: Patient Positions for Postural Drainage