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NUR 2210 UNIT 4 EXAM QUESTIONS WITHCOMPLETE SOLUTIONS
A 10-year-old girl was rescued from a school swimming pool,
where she was found unconscious, and transported to a nearby
hospital, where her lungs were discovered to be dry. What could
cause dry lungs in this near drowning? Correct Answers Her
glottis spasmed and prevented pool water from entering her
lungs.
A 10-year-old patient has inhaled hot gases, and an inspection of
her mouth shows edema and blisters. What should the
respiratory therapist recommend? Correct Answers perform
endotracheal intubation.
A 40 yo 132lb female pt recovering from ARDS. Her vent
setting are:
VC/AC 12/400/18/40% I:E 1:3ABG Values:pH 7.42PaCO2
37mmHgPaO2 85mmHgHCO3- 25mEq/LShe has no
complications and is conscious and cooperative. Her Spont. Vt
is 300mL and VC is 800mL. What should the RT recommend at
this time? Correct Answers change to ps mode
A 65-year-old patient has third-degree skin burns over 30% of
his body and a smoke inhalation injury. How does the
combination of skin burns and smoke inhalation affect his
prognosis? Correct Answers It almost doubles the mortality
rate.
A common finding in a neonate with MAS is a respiratory rate
that is: Correct Answers well over 60/min.
, A CPAP titration polysomnogram is performed to: Correct
Answers find the CPAP level to maintain an open airway.
A patient has been diagnosed with bacterial tracheitis. Which of
the following antibiotics should the respiratory therapist most
likely recommend? Correct Answers Unasyn
A patient has meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS) and a
chemical pneumonitis as a result. What effects can this have?
1. Increased surfactant production
2. Increased bacterial growth
3. Edema of bronchial mucosa
4. Excessive bronchial secretions Correct Answers 2, 3, 4
A patient with MAS has had a chest radiograph taken. What
findings can be expected? Correct Answers Irregular densities
throughout the lungs.
A physician is performing transillumination to determine
whether a neonate has a pneumothorax. What finding would
confirm the presence of a pneumothorax? Correct Answers
There will be increased illumination on the affected side.
According to the NHLBI, what is the most common type of birth
defect? Correct Answers Congenital heart defects
According to the Parkland formula, what is the recommended
volume of fluid that should be infused over a 24-hour period for
each percent of body surface burned? Correct Answers 4
mL/kg of body weight
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