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PLATINUM FINAL EXAM EMTP 3.3 REVIEW 2023 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS COMPLETE What is the best airway device to use for smoke inhalation? Endotracheal intubation is frequently needed for supportive therapy in the management of inhalation injury. Most pertinent piece of information in evaluating a patient's ventilatory status? Ventilation is the movement of air in and out of the lungs through a patent airway. The majority of observations regarding ventilation focus on the movements of the chest....

Exam 2: NR224/ NR 224 Fundamentals Skills Exam| 100% Correct Questions and Answers (2023/ 2024 New Update) - Chamberlain Q: what are some examples of a pureed blended diet? Answer: Any food can be consumed but consistency is altered Q: How do you measure a nasogastric tube? Answer: - From tip of nose -> ear lobe -> xiphoid process Q: What are some of the reasons you would use an NG Tube? Answer: - Feedings - Decompression of the stomach to relieve disten...

NUR 283 - Transition to Registered Nurse Practice - Comp 1 Questions and Answers 100% Pass Details regarding the insertion of an NG tube for gastric decompression - pg. 1013 Saunders - Position the patient in high-Fowler's. Measure and mark the tube to indicate the insertion length. Apply lubrication to the tip before inserting into the nasopharynx and advancing. As the tube enters the back of the throat, have the patient swallow a sip of water (unless contraindicated) and flex the ...

The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving intermittent tube feedings. The nurse is aware of the multiple reasons for complications. Which patient will the nurse identify as being at the greatest risk for a complication related to tube feeding/ 1) The patient with impaired swallowing after a stroke 2) The patient who experienced diarrhea prior to a formula change 3) The patient who's receiving multiple medications through the tube 4) The patient who doesn't tolerate feeding formu...

TEST BANK McCance & Huether’s Pathophysiology: The Biologic Basis for Disease in Adults and Children 9th Edition By Julia Rogers || All Chapters (1-49) || Latest Version 2024 A+ Table of Contents UNIT I The Cell 1 Cellular Biology 2 Altered Cellular and Tissue Biology: Environmental Agents 3 The Cellular Environment: Fluids and Electrolytes, Acids and Bases UNIT II Genes and Gene-Environment Interaction 4 Genes and Genetic Diseases 5 Genes, Environment-Lifestyle, and Common Diseases ...

1. A client returns to the unit after abdominal Nissen fundoplication for treat- ment of gastroesophageal reflux disease. After 4 hours, the nurse determines the client has no drainage from the nasogastric tube (NGT) and has absent bowel sounds. What action should the nurse implement? Notify the healthcare provider. Continue to monitor the client. Reposition the nasogastric tube. Irrigate the NGT with normal saline. ANS Irrigate the NGT with normal saline. Rationale After abdominal surgery,...

TNCC test 2023 final exam with 100% correct answers Why is a measure of serum lactate obtained in the initial assessment of the trauma patient? Answer: c - CORRECT ANSWER-a) to measure oxygenation and ventilation b) to quantify the base deficit for the adequacy of cellular perfusion c) *to gauge end-organ perfusion and tissue hypoxia ** d) to determine the underlying cause of shock A trauma patient is restless and repeatedly asking "where am I?" vital signs upon arrival were BP 10...

SAEM Quick Review Questions and Answers Rated A+ Management of Large Subungual Hematoma Drainage (18-Gauge) or Hot Micro-Cauterization Reason to Avoid Suction in Ear Foreign Body Removal Perforation of Tympanic Membrane Management of Skin Abscess Linear Incision for Non-Face vs. Needle Drainage for Face Catheter for Bartholin Cyst Word Grading of Laryngeal Opening Cormack-Lehane Preferred Induction Agent in Reactive Airway Disease for Dilation Effects Ketamine Induction Agent Avoided in Se...

A Levin tube is a single lumen nasogastric tube while a Salem sump tube is a double-lumen nasogastric tube with an air vent. The Levin tube is used primarily for long-continued gastric drainage and for gavage feeding. It is also used for diagnostic purposes. Its advantages are that it can be inserted either nasally or orally and that it is firm enough to be passed into an unconscious patient but flexible enough so there is little danger of producing injury. Option A: The Cantor Tub is a 10-fo...

Exam 3: NUR242/ NUR 242 (New 2023/ 2024) Medical-Surgical Nursing Exam Review| Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct - Galen QUESTION Intestinal obstruction is Answer: a partial or complete blockage of the bowel that results in the failure of the intestinal contents to pass through QUESTION With obstruction Answer: gas and fluid accumulate proximal to and within obstructed segment causing bowel distention QUESTION A bowel obstr...