High flow nasal cannula - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Air Methods Critical Care Exam(correct answers 2023) Before PFT's how long should a patient refrain from smoking? Using an inhaler? - CORRECT ANSWER-smoking: 6-8 h inhaler: 4-6 h What test must you do before performing an arterial puncture? - CORRECT ANSWERAllen's test; patency of the ulnar artery- if blood returns to hand in 15s, then the radial artery can be used for the puncture How long should one apply pressure after an arterial puncture? - CORRECT ANSWER5 minutes (20 min if the ...

1. A nurse is caring for a client with diabetes insipidus (DI). Which data warrants the most immediate intervention by the nurse? a. Serum sodium of 185 mEq/L (185 mmol/L) b. Dry skin with inelastic turgor c. Apical rate of 100 beats per minute d. Polyuria and excessive thirst 2. The nurse is obtaining the admission history for a client with suspected peptic ulcer disease (PUD). Which subjective data reported by the client supports the medical diagnosis? a. Frequent use of chewable and l...

Cincinnati Pre-Hospital Stroke Scale correct answer: FAST: Facial Droop, Arm Drift, Speech Abnormality & Time of Onset If Blood Glucose Level <XX mg/dL >XXX mg/DL its a Diabetic Emergency correct answer: <60 mg dL >300 mg/DL BVM Ventilations. Normal rate of breathing for an adult is correct answer: 12 to 20 BVM Ventilations. Assist with BVM if breathing is <X and >X correct answer: if breathing is <10 and >30 Oxygen should be provided until correct answer:...

Pediatric triangle appearance work of breathing circulation to skin General appearance considerations Tone Interactiveness: drawn to sounds or people. Wants to play Consolability Look/Gaze Speech/cry Work of breathing: Increased work of breathing evidenced by tachypnea, stridor, grunting, retractions, accessory musles, nasal flaring, head bobbing, abnormal positioning Circulation to Skin Observe palor mottling cyanosis Sick, Sicker, Sickest Sick: no disru...

  lOMoARcPSD|5967629 2024/2025 RASMUSSEN UNIVERSITY MDC IV (NUR2755) MDC4 FINAL EXAM 100 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS VERIFIED 100%;(GUARANTEED SUCCESS ) MDC4 Final Exam 1. Which of the following describes the process of initial surveillance of victims injury severity when administering first aid in an emergency situation? A. The Good Samaritan law B. an emergency interview C. Triage D. taking vital signs 2. The nurse reminds a group of certified nursing assistants (CNA) that for ...

1 CPSGT PT.1 EXAM | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+ Informed consent may be _________, ________, or _________. Correct Answer: written, verbal or implied. List 5 Basic Principles of informed consent Correct Answer: 1. PT has the right to information 2. Questions regarding diagnosis or treatment should be referred to physician 3. Risks and discomforts to patients should be listed. 4. Participation in all procedures is voluntary. 5. Consent may be signed by...

Hypokalemia and lasix - Answer- If pt is Hypokalemic, report to RN before giving Lasix Hypervolemia Causes - Answer- CKD, liver disease, cirrhosis, CHF, increased salt intake, COPD Hypervolemia Signs and symptoms - Answer- Headache, Confusion, Nausea, Vomiting, Coma Hypovolemia Causes - Answer- Vomiting, DM, fever, heat exposure, exercise, no water access, significant injury to skin Moat accurate assessment of water balance - Answer- daily weights in similar clothing, same scale, sam...

Respiratory Therapy - Lindsey Jones/Clinical Simulations 459 Questions with Verified Answers Information Gathering - Emphysema: (Abnormal condition of the alveoli resulting destruction and loss of elasticity) - CORRECT ANSWER LEVEL I : Cyanosis, Barrel chest, increased A-P diameter, Accessory muscle use, Digital clubbing of the nail beds, Significant history of smoking and/or occupational exposure to smoke or other pulmonary irritant LEVEL II : Dyspnea, Wheezing breath sounds LEVEL III ...

THERAPIST MULTIPLE-CHOICE EXAMINATION: PRACTICE TEST The physician orders a 35% aerosol mask to be set up for a patient who requires an inspiratory flow of 42 L/min. What is the minimum flow rate to which the flowmeter must be set to meet this patient's in- spiratory flow demands? A. 6 L/min B. 8 L/min C. 10 L/min D. 12 L/min - ANSWER B, The air/O2ratio for a 35% oxygen mixture is 5 : 1. To calculate total flow output from this device, add the ratio...

Which of the following skills can the nurse delegate to the nursing assistive personnel? Select all that apply 1. Nasotracheal suctioning 2. Oropharyngeal suctioning if a stable patient 3. Suctioning a new artificial airway 4. Permanent tracheostomy tube suctioning 5. Care if an endotracheal tube (Ans- 2,4 Two hours after surgery the nurse assesses a patient who had a chest tube inserted during surgery. There is 200 ML of dark red drainage in the chest tube at this time. What is th...