Random nursing trivia – Flashcards
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Orogastric intubation is
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tube that goes into the stomach
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Used for:
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Remove stomach contents; administer food/nutrients (i.e. neonates); perform gastric lavage; administer large quantities of meds (i.e. barium)
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Nasogastric intubation is
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placement of the tube through the external nares all the way to the stomach
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why is nasogastric intubation used?
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nutritional support and water administration for an extended period
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Emergency fluid rate equation
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60-90 ml/kg/hr
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Replacement requirement equation
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%dehydration x body wt. x 10
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Maintenance requirement equation
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30 ml/kg/day + 70 ml
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Total blood volume equation
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80 ml/kg (canines); 55-60 ml/kg (felines)
