Vap prevention - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Florida University: Chapter 20-31| NUR 3125Med-Surg Exam 3 Chapter 20: Assessment of Respiratory Function Purpose of the respiratory system ● Deliver oxygen to the body, expels carbon dioxide from the body ○ Works with the circulatory system ● Upper respiratory system: warms and fills air ○ Nose: serves as passageway, filters impurities, humidifies and warms air ○ Sinuses and nasal passages ■ Paranasal sinuses: lines with mucosa and ciliated pseudostratified epithelium; s...

NURSE 255 exam 2 2023 EXAM MARKING SCHEME The nurse needs an IV pole to begin a new medication for a client. There is a pole in another client's room that is not in use. What should be the nurse's next action? - ANSWER- Disinfect the pole and begin using it. The nurse is teaching a group of elementary students about infection prevention. Which factors should be included in the discussion? Select all that apply. - ANSWER- Getting an annual influenza immunization Importance of washing han...

Mechanical ventilation is commonly indicated in all of the following conditions except a. pneumothorax. b. drug overdose. c. status asthmaticus. d. thoracic surgery. correct answers A During spontaneous breathing, air is drawn into the lungs by a. collapsing alveoli. b. low oxygen levels. c. negative pressure. d. positive pressure correct answers C For a patient on mechanical ventilation, total collapse of the alveoli can be prevented by a. low tidal volumes. b. PEEP. c. an insp...

A nurse is caring for a client who is 24 hr postoperative following a total hip arthroplasty. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Maintain abduction of the affected extremity. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is scheduled for a bronchoscopy. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? "You will not be able to eat or drink after the procedure until you are able to cough." A nurse is assessing a client's understanding of a surgic...

TEST BANK Nur 280 comprehensive review comp 1 comp 2 comp 3 2023 Comp #1 Spinal Cord Injury/Surgery/Procedure - Expected finding: o Decreased reflexes o Numbness/tingling o Inability to urinate (from low spinal cord injury) - Not Expected: o Decreased RR. o Headache (increased ICP) o CSF halo (yellow fluid) - Post-Op: o Airway, circulation o Monitor for ICP, Neuro checks, VS closely - Complication: o Autonomic Dysreflexia. S/S: ▪ Numbness & tingling (expected) ▪ Severe...

Teaching about an Ileostomy - correct answerNormal postop output= morethan 1000ml a day Preventing ventilator-associate pneumonia (VAP): Prevention - correct answerMonitor during weaning peocessandwatching for weaning intolerance. Suction the oral and tracheal secretions to maintain tube patency Provide oral care every 2hrs as needed Adverse skin reactions to radiation therapy: - correct answerBlanching,eythemea, desqamation, hemorrhage findingsofinfection for dialysis patient - corr...

Nursing 418 exam 1|35 Questions with Verified Answers Critical care units - CORRECT ANSWER Designed to meet the special needs of acutely and critically ill patients minimum of every 2 hours - CORRECT ANSWER how often are assessments and vital signs done in the CCU? Critical care nursing - CORRECT ANSWER Specialty dealing with human responses to life-threatening problems - AACN definition CCRN - CORRECT ANSWER Adult, pediatric, or neonatal critical care certification CCRN-K (know...

FCCN Level 2 Questions and Answers 2023 PaO2 partial pressure of oxygen in arterial blood, obtained using an ABG 80-100mmHG PaO2 60=SpO2 90% SpO2 saturation of peripheral oxygen, obtained using pulse ox 90-100% SpO2 90%=PaO2 60 Brainpower Read More Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:00 / 0:15 Full screen PaCO2 35-45 respiratory acidosis low pH, high CO2 causes: CNS depression from drugs such as sedation, in...

Infection Prevention and Control Test Questions With All Complete Solutions What is infection? - CORRECT ANSWER- Infection is the invasion of a susceptible host by pathogens or microorganisms, resulting in disease. Entry and multiplication of organism result in disease. Colonization occurs when a microorganism invades but does not cause infection Symptomatic - CORRECT ANSWER- if pathogens multiply and cause clinical signs and symptoms of infection Asymptomatic - CORRECT ANSWER- clin...

Prophecy general ICU A V3 Questions & Answers; Fall . One of your patients coded but is now stabilized and you are catching up on charting. The step-down unit calls to get report on your other patient who is to be transfered. The nurses near you do not appear busy. How should you prioritize your time? Your patient was intubated but still has oral medications on their list of medications. How should you ensure they receive their medications? What laboratory value should you monitor clo...