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  • September 26, 2024
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NR 325 EXAM 2 EXAM(ACTUAL EXAM)
WITH CORRECT 170+ QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS LATEST 2024 – 2025 GOOD
SCORE IS GUARANTEED GRADE A+




how do we treat hypomagnesmia? - ANSWERS--mag sulfate PO or IV

-treat underlying cause



how do we treat hypermagnesmia? - ANSWERS--loop diuretics

-LR

-do NOT give mag sulfate



what is oxygenation? - ANSWERS-- Process of O2 diffusing from alveoli
into capillaries where hemoglobin will carry it to the tissues

- Erythropoietin stimulates RBC production and responds to low O2
levels in the blood

- This stimulates the bone marrow to make more RBCs

,what stimulates RBC production? - ANSWERS-erythropoietin



what is pulmonary diffusion? - ANSWERS-oxygen diffuses from alveoli
to the blood, CO2 diffuses from blood to alveoli




what happens in the alveoli? - ANSWERS-- Site of gas exchange where
O2 and CO2 exchange occurs

- Surrounded by capillaries which enables this to happen



what is ventilation? - ANSWERS-- Act of moving air in and out of the
lungs

- Requires movement of the thoracic cage and the diaphragm

- Body senses increased CO2 or low O2 or change in pH,
chemoreceptors in the medulla sense this and then cascade of event
occurs.



what is an endotracheal tube? - ANSWERS-- Tube inserted through
mouth or nose to the trachea to establish an airway

- Indicated for people who cannot breathe on their own or are unable
to maintain an airway

,- Oral route is preferred over nose because there's less trauma and less
infection risk

- Opioids often given to help the patient relax



what are potential complications of an ET tube? - ANSWERS-o
Aspiration leading to aspiration pneumonia

o Trauma or inflammation

o Bleeding

o Ischemia

o Depressed swallowing or gag reflex

o Secretions can thicken over time causing issues



how long should a patient have an ET tube in place? Why? - ANSWERS-
o 2-3wk (14-21 days)

o Risk of irritation + infection



what is a tracheostomy? - ANSWERS-- Surgical procedure where an
opening is made into the trachea

- Can be temporary or permanent

- Can be used to bypass the upper airway

- Mechanical ventilation patients

, what are the different types of tracheostomies? - ANSWERS--
Fenestrated trach: allows for communication but at risk for aspiration

-Double cuffed tube: occludes space b/w tracheal wall and tube and is
best for mechanical ventilation; decreased risk for aspiration



what are nursing considerations for tracheostomies? - ANSWERS--
managing secretions: suction, focused respiratory assessment, mouth
care

-HOB elevated

-Trach care: change trach ties, clean cannulas

-Have extra trach cannula at bedside in case decannulation happens

-prevent short term or long term complications

st: dislodgement of trach, bleeding, development of pneumonia

lt: airway obstruction, infection, dysphagia, or ischemia/necrosis



what is the difference between CPAP and BIPAP? - ANSWERS-CPAP:
continuous positive airway pressure that is used to keep alveoli open.
Goal of CPAP is to prevent respiratory failure. The patient MUST be able
to breathe independently. Pts needing it: OSA, COPD

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