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What is pleural effusion? - accumulation of fluid in the pleural space What are some s/s of pleural effusion? - diminished lung sounds decreased o2 increased RR tachy anxiety friction rub How is pleural effusion dx'ed? - x-ray How is pleural effusion treated? - thoracentesis What is thoracentesis? - Insertion of a large bore needle through the chest wall into the pleural space to remove pleural fluid/air What position should the pt be in for a thoracentesis? - sitting up & leaning ...

Exam 2. ARF-ARDS

ARF/ARDS of CHAPTER 6 Exam 2024 Questions With Verified Solutions.

A&O - ANSWER-Alert and oriented A fib - ANSWER-Atrial fibrillation ABC - ANSWER-Airway, breathing, circulation ABG - ANSWER-Arterial blood pressure abnl - ANSWER-abnormal ACLS - ANSWER-Advanced cardiac life support ADH - ANSWER-Antidiuretic hormone ADLs - ANSWER-Activities of daily living AED - ANSWER-Automated external defibrillator AICD - ANSWER-Automated implantable cardioverter-defibrillator AIDS - ANSWER-Acquired immune deficiency syndrome ALS - ANSWER-Advan...

ARF/ARDS Questions and Answers with Certified Solutions It will be most important for the nurse to check pulse oximetry for which of these patients? a. A patient with emphysema and a respiratory rate of 16 b. A patient with massive obesity who is refusing to get out of bed c. A patient with pneumonia who has just been admitted to the unit d. A patient who has just received morphine sulfate for postoperative pain C Rationale: Hypoxemia and hypoxemic respiratory failure are caused by disorders...

Ch. 67 Lewis ARF & ARDS Questions with correct Answers 2024 Which diagnostic test will provide the nurse with the most specific information to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions for a patient with ventilatory failure? a. Chest x-ray b. O2 saturation c. Arterial blood gas analysis d. Central venous pressure monitoring ANS: C Arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis is most useful in this setting because ventilatory failure causes problems with CO2 retention, and ABGs provide information ...

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Someone with ARDS and their incubated and receiving mechanical ventilation and develop a right pneumo? What is the first thing you do? - Turn down the PEEP PEEP vent - Pressure given at the end of each breathing cycle to KEEP ALVEOLI OPEN Caring for someone they have ARF, bronchitis what medication prescription should we question? - Methylprednisolone by neb Someone with COPD into the ER with dyspnea and SOB? Which findings is priority? - Resp. rate of 10 Receive report on 4 ...

1. A nurse is conducting a primary survey of a client who has sustained life-threatening injuries due to a motor-vehicle crash. Identify the sequence of actions the nurse should take. (Move the actions into the box on the right, placing them in the selected order of performance. Use all the steps.) C. Open the airway using a jaw-thrust maneuver. D. Determine effectiveness of ventilator efforts. B. Establish IV access. A. Perform a Glasgow Coma Scale assessment. E. Remove clothing for a thor...

Ch. 67 Lewis ARF & ARDS Questions and Answers 100% Solved Which diagnostic test will provide the nurse with the most specific information to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions for a patient with ventilatory failure? a. Chest x-ray b. O2 saturation c. Arterial blood gas analysis d. Central venous pressure monitoring ANS: C Arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis is most useful in this setting because ventilatory failure causes problems with CO2 retention, and ABGs provide information ab...