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NR602 FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE: KEY CONCEPTS AND DISORDERS
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Terms in this set (437) Dehydration Loss of body fluids affecting hydration status.Mild Dehydration<3% body weight loss in older children.Moderate Dehydration 6% body weight loss in older children.Severe Dehydration >9% body weight loss in older children.Capillary Refill Time (CRT) Normal CRT is less than 2 seconds. 1 / 2
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AM 2/ 8 Skin TurgorSkin elasticity indicating hydration level.TachypneaIncreased respiratory rate, often due to dehydration.Mental Status in Dehydration Varies from alert to lethargic or unconscious.Thirst LevelRanges from normal to unable to drink.Heart Rate in Dehydratio n Normal to tachycardic in severe cases.Quality of PulsesNormal to weak or thready in severe cases.Breathing Patterns Normal to fast or deep in dehydration.Eye AppearanceNormal to deeply sunken in severe dehydration. Tears ProductionPresent to absent in dehydration stages.Mouth and Tongue Condition Moist to parched in dehydration.Skinfold Recoil Time Instant to >25 seconds in dehydration.Urine OutputNormal to minimal in dehydration severity.Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) Contains sodium, glucose, potassium, and base.Ondansetron Dosage 2 mg for 8-15 kg children.Inflammation of the appendix causing severe pain.Appendicitis Appendicitis Scoring System Score of 4 or less excludes appendicitis.CT Scan for Appendicitis Highest accuracy for diagnosing appendicitis.Appendiceal Diameter Diagnostic >6 mm indicates appendicitis on imaging.Appendiceal Diameter Greater than 6 mm indicates appendicitis.Surgical Consultation Required for appendectomy in suspected cases.
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