Brittany Shared "Ricci 17,18, 23,24" - 44 Picmonics
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Ricci 17,18, 23,24
Hemoglobin (Hgb) Lab Values
- Men: 13 - 17 g/dL
- Women: 12 - 16 g/dL
47 secs
Fetal Circulation
- Placenta
- Umbilical Vein
- Ductus Venosus
- Right Atrium
- Foramen Ovale
- Left Atrium
- Aorta
- Right Ventricle
- Ductus Arteriosus
- Umbilical Arteries
2 mins
Postnatal Circulation
- Infant Breathes
- Decreased Pressure in Pulmonary Vasculature
- Decreased Right Heart Pressure
- Increased Left Atrial Pressure
- Closes Foramen Ovale
- Increased O2
- Decreased Prostaglandins
- Closed Ductus Arteriosus
- Pharmacologic Intervention of Ductus Arteriosus
- Open with Prostaglandins
- Closed with Indomethacin
3 mins
Hematocrit (Hct) Lab Values
- Women: 36% - 46%
- Men: 41% - 53%
1 min
Whole Blood Composition
- Characteristics
- Plasma
- Electrolytes And Other Solutes
- Proteins
- Albumin
- Fibrinogen
- Globulins
- Water
- Formed Elements
- Buffy Coat
- White Blood Cells (WBC)
- Platelets
- Red Blood Cells (RBC)
2 mins
Innate Immunity Barriers
- Skin Protects Against Pathogens
- Normal Flora Outcompete Pathogens
- Lysozyme in Saliva, Tears, and Mucus
- Mucous Traps Pathogens
- Cilia Remove Mucus
- Acid and Digestive Enzymes in the Stomach Kill Pathogens
2 mins
Humoral Adaptive Immunity
- Characteristics
- B Cell Binds Free Floating Antigen
- B Cell Presents Antigen to Helper T Cell
- Helper T Cells Help B Cells Develop Antigen Specificity
- Plasma B Cells Secrete Antibodies
- Memory B Cells Cause Faster Secondary Response
2 mins
Eye Medication Administration
- Procedure
- Supine with Neck Hyperextended
- Wash Away Crusts
- Cotton Ball on Cheekbone
- For Ophthalmic Drops
- Instill Drops into Conjunctival Sac
- Repeat if Missed or Patient Blinks
- 5 Minutes Before 2nd Medication
- For Ophthalmic Ointment
- Thin Stream Along Inner Edge
- Inner Canthus to Outer Canthus
2 mins
Intramuscular Medication (IM) Administration
- Risks
- Injury to Nerves, Bone, and Blood Vessels
- Sites
- Deltoid
- Vastus Lateralis
- Ventrogluteal
- Nursing Considerations
- Selection of Needle Length
- Aseptic Technique for Drawing Up
- Z-Track
- 90 Degree Angle
- Max Amount (2-5 mL Adult, 1 mL Child)
- Techniques to Reduce Pain
2 mins
Rubeola (Measles)
- Mechanism
- Virus
- Signs and Symptoms
- Fever
- Red Maculopapular Rash
- 3 C's
- Photophobia
- Koplik Spots
- Considerations
- MMR Vaccination
- Antipyretics
- Vitamin A Supplementation
2 mins
APGAR Score
- 1 and 5 Minutes
- Appearance
- Pulse
- Grimace
- Activity and Muscle Tone
- Respiration
- Total Scores
- Gentle Stimulation
- Oxygen
2 mins
Vitamin K1 (Phytonadione)
- Mechanism
- Synthesizes Clotting Factors II, VII, IX, X
- Indications
- Hypoprothrombinemia
- Newborn Prophylaxis
- Bleeding from Warfarin Overdose
- Side Effects
- Shock
- Kernicterus
- Cardiac Arrest
- Considerations
- Bile Salts required for Intestinal Absorption
- Increased Risks with IV Administration
2 mins
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
- Cause
- Autosomal Recessive Genetic Disorder
- Enzyme Deficiency
- Assessment
- Failure to Thrive
- Irritability
- Musty or Mousy Odor
- Cognitive Impairment
- Interventions
- Low Phenylalanine Diet
- Low Protein Foods (Diet)
- Avoid Aspartame
- Sapropterin (Kuvan)
- Considerations
- Guthrie Blood Test
2 mins
Varicella (Chickenpox)
- Mechanism
- Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV)
- Signs and Symptoms
- Red Maculopapular Rash
- Vesicles Ooze and Crust
- Pruritus
- Centripetal
- Considerations
- Varicella Immunization
- Skin Care to Minimize Itching
- Isolate until Vesicles Crust
2 mins
Sickle Cell Anemia Assessment
- Cause/Mechanism
- Hemoglobin S (Genetic Defect)
- Sickle Shaped RBCs
- Assessment
- Jaundice
- Vaso Occlusive Crisis
- Fever
- Priapism
- Severe Pain
- Considerations
- Prominent in African Americans
- May be Asymptomatic
- Increased Risk of Infection
2 mins
Sickle Cell Anemia Interventions
- Interventions
- Increase Hydration
- Analgesics
- Oxygen
- Warm Compress
- Bone Marrow Transplant
- Hydroxyurea
- Considerations
- Avoid High Altitudes
- Prophylactic Antibiotics
- Avoid Strenuous Exercise
- Vaccines
3 mins
Testes
- Characteristics
- FSH Stimulates Sertoli Cells
- Inhibin B Release
- LH Stimulates Leydig Cells
- Leydig Cells Secrete Testosterone
- Testosterone Causes Male Development
2 mins
Polycythemia Vera Disease
- Pathophysiology
- JAK2 Mutation leading to increased red blood cells
- Tyrosine Kinase
- Symptoms
- Erythromelalgia
- Pruritus
- Often After Hot Shower
- Headache
- Treatment
- Phlebotomy
- Aspirin
1 min
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) Assessment
- Cause
- Damaged Alveolar-Capillary Membrane
- Assessment
- Restlessness
- Dyspnea
- Refractory Hypoxemia
- Decreased PaO2
- Diffuse Pulmonary Infiltrates
- Atelectasis
- Pulmonary Hypertension
2 mins
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) Interventions
- Interventions
- Closely Monitor Patient
- ABG's (Arterial Blood Gases)
- Oxygen
- Assess for O2 Toxicity
- Mechanical Ventilation
- PEEP
- Assess for Pneumothorax
- Permissive Hypercapnia
- Considerations
- High Mortality Rate
2 mins
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