Laryngospasms - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Aorn periop 101 mock exam 100% correct answers| -arm extention should be less than 90 degrees to avoid compression of brachial plexus -pressure points padded -soft pillow under knees to prevent lower back stress -safety strap applied with blanket protecting skin *ans*supine position -headrest or pillow placed under patients head -upper arm above lower arm on same plane as shoulder; forearm and wrist in neutral position; palm down -lower arm on same plane as or mattress; forearm and wrist ...

ATI PROCTORED PHARMACOLOGY EXAM NOTES (5 STAR RATED FOR YOUR EXAMS) Haloperidol, chlorpromazine “antipsychotic” ○ For schizo, manic states, drug-induced psychosis, aggressive/ agitated patients ○ EPS symptoms ■ Dystonia - abnormal muscle movements, twitching ■ Akathisia- inability to sit still ■ Parkinsonism - tremor, slow movement, stiffness (rigidity) ■ NPS - fever, fluctuating BP ■ Tardive dyskinesia - movement of face, tongue sticking out, blinking of eyes ○ An...

While administering a treatment with Albuterol to a patient with COPD, the therapist notes a sudden change in the patient's color to marked cyanosis. The patient appears apneic and the heart rate on the pulse oximeter indicates 30/min. The therapist should FIRST A. go get help B. administer oxygen by non-rebreathing mask C. auscultate breath sounds D. begin mouth-to-mouth resuscitation - Answer D. begin mouth-to-mouth resuscitation A 70-kg (154-lb) female patient is receiving mecha...

A patient receiving mechanical ventilation has received Halcion in the last twenty minutes. The physician orders the institution of spontaeneous breathing trials to commence immediately. Which of the following medications would be most helpful to the patient? A. Romazicon B. Valium C. Meperidine D. Morphine sulfate - Answer Romazicon In preparation for ventilator weaning the physician requests a VD/VT ratio assessment. Which of the following is needed to determine the deadspace-tidal ...

Patho NSG 5003 Midterm Updated Marking Scheme Respirations that are characterized by alternating periods of deep and shallow breathing are a result of which respiratory mechanism - ANSWER- Decreased blood flow to the medulla oblongata what pulmonary defense mechanism propels a mucous blanket that entraps particles moving toward the oropharynx - ANSWER- cilia which term is used to identify the movement of gas and air into and out of the lungs - ANSWER- ventilation aspiration is most l...

What medication is not as highly bound to fat as others? - ANSWER Brevital This may cause hiccups, tachycardia, and respiratory depression - ANSWER Brevital You should use this cautiously in patients with cardiac dysrhythmias - ANSWER Local Anesthetic What is Valium (Diazepam) used for? - ANSWER To sedate the patient What medication is used as an antagonist for narcotics? - ANSWER Naloxone (Narcan) This medication can cause bad dreams with emergence - ANSWER Ketamine What organ detoxifies...

What medication is not as highly bound to fat as others? - ANSWER Brevital This may cause hiccups, tachycardia, and respiratory depression - ANSWER Brevital You should use this cautiously in patients with cardiac dysrhythmias - ANSWER Local Anesthetic What is Valium (Diazepam) used for? - ANSWER To sedate the patient What medication is used as an antagonist for narcotics? - ANSWER Naloxone (Narcan) This medication can cause bad dreams with emergence - ANSWER Ketamine What organ detoxifies...

What medication is not as highly bound to fat as others? - ANSWER Brevital This may cause hiccups, tachycardia, and respiratory depression - ANSWER Brevital You should use this cautiously in patients with cardiac dysrhythmias - ANSWER Local Anesthetic What is Valium (Diazepam) used for? - ANSWER To sedate the patient What medication is used as an antagonist for narcotics? - ANSWER Naloxone (Narcan) This medication can cause bad dreams with emergence - ANSWER Ketamine What organ detoxifies...

Fisdap Airway Management Test 3 with Questions and Answers Potential effects of orotracheal intubation. ANSWER Secure airway, Protection against aspiration. Bleeding, hypoxia laryngeal swelling, laryngospasms, vocal cord, mucosal necrosis, barotrauma. Potential effects of moving an intubated patient. ANSWER With a firmly secured tube the tip of the ET tube can move as much as 2 inches with head flexion and extension; with hyperflexion the tube can be pulled from the trachea completely. Hyp...

Coopernail's Sign bruising of the scrotum or labia -indicating pelvic bleeding/ abdominal bleeding -pelvic fx Halstead's Sign Marbled abdomen- bleeding Cullen's sign ecchymosis in umbilical area, seen with pancreatitis Murphy's Sign pain with palpation of the RUQ during inspiration -indicative of cholecystitis Factors fetal well-being 1.) Viability (most important) 2.) Fetal Heart rate 3.) Fetal movement PEEP (positive end expiratory pressure) -C...