Ventilator alarms - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Rule of B's for ABGs - if the pH and the Bicarb are Both in the same direction it is metaBolic normal pH normal Bicarb - pH: 7.35-7.45 Bicarb: 22-26 Kussmul respirations - MACkussmul= metabolic acidosis S&S of acid-base imbalance - as the pH goes, so goes my patient except for potassium UP: (alkolosis):decreased K+, highest risk for seizures DOWN: (acidosis): increased K+, highest risk for respiratory arrest causes of respiratory acid-base imbalance - lung=respiratory overvent or under...

NUR 210 (M1) - ARDS, Mechanical Vent (Invasive, CPAP, BIPAP), OSAThe nurse is assessing a client with multiple trauma who is at risk for developing acute respiratory distress syndrome. The nurse should assess for which earliest sign of acute respiratory distress syndrome? 1. Bilateral wheezing 2. Inspiratory crackles 3. Intercostal retractions 4. Increased respiratory rate - correct answer 4. Increased respiratory rate Rationale:The earliest detectable sign of acute respiratory distress s...

2023 NUR2755 / NUR 2755 FINAL EXAM (Latest APRIL 2023 / 2024): Multidimensional Care IV / MDC 4 - Rasmussen NUR 2755 Multidimensional Care IV MDC4 FINAL EXAM what are the treatments for frostbite in the ED? - Warm saline, immerse hands/feet in warm water, elevate affected limbs, have them rub their hands together Priority treatment for pt with a heatstroke - Move them out of the sun, into shade First priority assessment - Airway Process called for sorting patients - Triage Pt wit...

ACUTE RESP DISTRESS SYNDROME (ARDS) 1. The unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) is bathing the client diagnosed with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The bed is in a high position with the opposite side rail in the low position. Which action should the nurse implement? 1. Demonstrate the correct technique for giving a bed bath. 2. Encourage the UAP to put the bed in the lowest position. 3. Instruct the UAP to get another person to help with the bath. 4. Provide praise for perform...

NCLEX Prep 2022metabolic acidosis - correct answer low pH, low HCO3 metabolic alkalosis - correct answer high pH, high HCO3 respiratory acidosis - correct answer low pH, high CO2 respiratory alkalosis - correct answer high pH, low CO2 As the pH goes so goes my patient except for? - correct answer Potassium High pressure ventilator alarm - correct answer *High pressure alarms* are triggered by *increased* resistance to air flow and can be caused by *obstructions* of three types: 1...

MARK KLIMEK NCLEX STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (2024 / 2025) (VERIFIED ANSWERS) Rule of B's for ABGs ANSWER IS - if the pH and the Bicarb are Both in the same direction it is metaBolic normal pH normal Bicarb ANSWER IS - pH: 7.35-7.45 Bicarb: 22-26 Kussmul respirations ANSWER IS - MACkussmul= metabolic acidosis S&S of acid-base imbalance ANSWER IS - as the pH goes, so goes my patient except for potassium UP: (alkolosis):decreased K+, highest risk for seizures DOWN: (acidosis):...

ATI FINAL EXAM VERSION B 1. A nurse in a burn treatment center is caring for a client who is admitted with severe burns to both lower extremities and is pending an escharotomy. The client’s spouse asks the nurse what the procedure entails. Which of the following nursing statements is appropriate? a. “large incisions will be made in the eschar to improve circulation” b. “ I can call the doctor back here if you want me to” c. “a piece of skin will be removed and grafted ov...

What two identifiers can the nurse use to safely ID the patient Correct Answer-client's name, DOB, telephone number, Hospital ID does the nurse report critical results on voice mail? Correct Answer-no can you explain medication reconciliation? Correct Answer-- process when the physician asses the current home medications with the newly prescribed drugs - should be conducted at admission, upon discharge, or when client is transferred to another level of car within the facility or to anoth...

C&S TMC EXAM ONE REVIEW QUESTIONS WITH REVISED AND UPDATED ANSWERS When the ventilator rate of a mechanically ventilated patient is decreased from 8/min to 6/min, the patient becomes agitated and the etCO2 increases from 44 mm Hg to 51 mm Hg. Based on this change, the RT should conclude that: - Answer-- alveolar ventilation has decreased The high respiratory rate and I:E ratio ventilator alarms have activated on a mechanically ventilated adult patient who has a long history of chronic CO2 r...

TNCC 9th Edition Practice Questions And Answers MARCH mneumonic - CORRECT ANSWER-Massive Hemorrhage: Control with combat gauze, celox gauze, or chito gauze; replacement of blood loss with whole blood or 1:1:1 ratio of plasma, RBC, and platelets to achieve SBP of 80-90mmHg. Airway: Establish and maintain patent airway Respiration: Decompress suspected tension pneumothorax, seal open chest wounds, and support ventilation and oxygenation as required. Circulation: Provide vascular acces...