Med-Surg I Flashcards/Midterm

Front

What position helps relieve pain in a client with acute pericarditis?

Back

Sitting up and leaning forward.

Front

What lab value indicates chronic kidney disease?

Back

Creatinine level of 3.5.

Front

Which meal selection is rich in iron for a client with iron deficiency anemia?

Back

Kale salad with steak and dried fruit, and orange juice.

Front

What is a key finding on an ECG for a client with an atrial pacemaker?

Back

Pacemaker spike before the P wave.

Front

What type of fluid should be administered for 3+ pitting edema?

Back

Hypertonic fluid.

Front

Define acute pericarditis.

Back

Inflammation of the pericardium, often causing chest pain that improves with certain positions.

Front

What is the normal range for potassium levels?

Back

3.5-5.0 mEq/L.

Front

What does a high creatinine level indicate?

Back

Possible kidney dysfunction or chronic kidney disease.

Front

List three iron-rich foods.

Back

Red meat, spinach, lentils.

Front

What does a pacemaker spike indicate on an ECG?

Back

It indicates the electrical impulse generated by the pacemaker.