Index

Numbers

90-90 traction, 182

A

ABCD (asymmetrical, border, colors, diameter) in assessing skin lesions, 134

abducens nerve assessment, 246

abortion, 292

abruptio placenta, 295

absence seizures, 240

abstinence, 308

acetaminophen overdose, 345

acid/base balance, electrolyte balance, and fluid disorders, 82

changes associated with aging, 90

exam prep questions, 91-94

metabolic acidosis

care and treatment, 84-85

causes, 83-84

definition of, 83

symptoms, 84

metabolic alkalosis

care and treatment, 88

causes, 87

definition of, 87

symptoms, 87

normal electrolyte values, 89-90

pH regulation, 83

respiratory acidosis

care and treatment, 86

causes, 85-86

definition of, 85

symptoms, 86

respiratory alkalosis

care and treatment, 89

definition of, 88

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