How do you check for resp - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

AHA ACLS REVIEW EXAM | QUESTIONS & 100% CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADEA+ What is your priority in care for a pulseless patient? Correct Answer: Compressions What is the compression to ventilation ratio for the pulseless pt without advanced airway? Correct Answer: 30:2 How soon should compressions be started in the pulseless pt? How long should the pulse check take? Correct Answer: Within 10 seconds What is the maximum off chest time for the pulseless pt? A com...

Hondros College of Nursing- NURSING 160 EXAM 2 REVIEWNURSING 160 EXAM 2 REVIEW COPD Assessment – What are the signs and symptoms?  Barrel Chest  Shortness of Breath  Lung Crackling  Clubbed Fingers What is Lasix?  Loop diuretic that promotes Diuresis (Removes excess fluid)  Causes Blood Pressure and Potassium to Drop What is Metoprolol?  Beta Blocker. Treats –  High Blood Pressure  Chest Pain (Angina)  Heart Failure  It may lower the risk of de...

Inspect the chest without clothes on; 1st assess shape and size; 2nd check for symmetry; 3rd thoracic landmarks; 4th color of skin; 5th check for supernumerary nipples; 6th superficial venous patterns; and 7th observe for rib prominence Thoracic landmarks midline trachea, costal angle, angle of ribs, intercostal spaces, suprasternal notch Symmetry of chest thoracic expansion at costal angle, w/o use of accessory muscles Hx questions for cc of resp issue what is the nature of your cough?; do y...

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 ...

What is encephalitis? - inflammation or infection of the brain What causes encephalitis? - West Nile Virus Herpes What are the s/s of encephalitis? - High fever, N/V, stiff neck Flu like symptoms change in LOC photophobia pupil changes (dilate & less responsive to light) What is used to dx encephalitis? - lumbar puncture EEG CT (looks for mass) What are N/I for encephalitis? - Neuro checks Monitor for s/s of ICP Suction only resp compromised HOB 30-45 Decrease stimuli What is the...

MDC IV - Final Exam Questions and Answers Already Graded A Which treatment for frostbite is appropriate? Vigerously rubbing the skin Moist heat Dry heat Tightly wrapping skin to retain warmth Moist heat Which choice is the best treatment for heat exhaustion Have the pt lie down in the bleachers Move pt to a shady area and wet his clothes with water Offer an umbrella or a hat for shade Give him a cold soda to drink Move pt to a shady area and wet his clothes with water When assessing a p...

what do you do for labored, contstriction, or lack of tidal volume assist ventilations with BVM What do you do for acid in eyes irrigate, if contacts take them out Signs and Symptoms of tension pneumothorax progressive shortness of breath increased altered level of consciousness neck vein distention tracheal deviation What organ could be affected by trauma to the upper right quadrant liver flail chest is charcterized and defined by paradoxical motion 2 or more ribs b...

10 seconds - correct answer A 6 month old infant is unresponsive. You begin checking for breathing at the same time you check for the infants pulse. Which is the maximum time you should spend when trying to simultaneously check for breathing and palpate the infants pulse before starting CPR? Disordered Control of Breathing - correct answer A 4 year old child is brought to the emergency department for seizures. The seizures stopped a few minutes ago, but the child continues to have slow and ir...

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...

What is allergic asthma associated with? - Answer-Type 1 Hypersensitivity; IgE mediated What are the S&S of ARDS? - Answer-SOB, Shallow Rapid Breathing, Atelectasis (aveoli close), Dyspnea, Inspiratory Crackles, Respiratory Alkalosis, Decreased Lung Compliance, Hypoxemia What are the S&S of tension pneumothorax? - Answer-Pressure that builds up and pushes the trachea towards the unaffected side; Absent breath sounds over affected lung What is cystic fibrosis? - Answer-Excessive mucous coati...