NUR 265 Exam 2 Latest Update 2024-2025 Actual
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At what rate is appropriate for blood sugar to be lowered? - CORRECT ANSWER: *No
more than 50-75 dl/hr*
Describe a tension pneumothorax. - CORRECT ANSWER: An air leak in the lung or
chest wall which causes complete collapse of the affected lung. Air collects under
pressure compressing the blood vessels and limiting blood return.
*THIS IS AN EMERGENCY*
Describe an Addisonian Crisis. - CORRECT ANSWER: Usually associated with an
infection. It is an "overexageration" of symptoms. It is life threatening and can lead to
death.
Describe flail chest. - CORRECT ANSWER: 2 or more completely broken ribs with no
support. Creates a paradoxical chest movement.
Describe SIMV vent mode. - CORRECT ANSWER: The pt attempts to breath and the
vent assists with their breaths
Describe the A/C vent mode. - CORRECT ANSWER: The vent does everything for the
patient. It delivers a set amount of breaths per minute
For a chest tube, is there supposed to be bubbling in the suction control chamber? -
CORRECT ANSWER: Yes
For a chest tube, is there supposed to be bubbling in the water seal chamber? -
CORRECT ANSWER: No. Bubbling means that there is an air leak
, Give examples of what could cause a high pressure alarm. - CORRECT ANSWER:
Blocked airway
Coughing
Tension pneumothorax
Anxiety/Pain: Sedate them
Kinks in tubing
Decreased lung compliance: ARDS
*Assess the patient not the monitor*
Give examples of what could cause a low pressure alarm. - CORRECT ANSWER: Not
getting enough air (in or out)
Air leak in the cuff: Check the pilot balloon
Disconnected tubing
Low Vt
*Assess the patient not the monitor*
How is a pheochromocytoma diagnosed? - CORRECT ANSWER: HTN
Elevated levels of catecholamines
CT/MRI
How is a pheochromocytoma treated? - CORRECT ANSWER: Medication to lower the
BP and surgery to remove the tumor on the adrenal gland
How is an ET tube placement confirmed? - CORRECT ANSWER: From first to last
ETCO2 20-40mmHg
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