Pulmonary diagnostic - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Blood Gas Sampling correct answer: - Puncture of a peripheral artery to obtain an ABG sample for direct measurement of pH, PaCo2, PaO2. a. Indications: 1. Evaluation of adequacy of pt's ventilation( PaCO2), Oxygenation ( PaO2), and acid base (pH). 2. Assess the need for therapeutic intervention ( oxygen therapy, mechanical ventilation, and/or diagnostic evaluation ( exercise desaturation) 3) Monitor the severity and progress of a documented disease process. b. There are three prima...

NRNP 6566 / NRNP6566 Midterm Exam Questions and Answers Latest Updated 2024 (GRADED A+) A 64-year-old man diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism is currently on warfarin. His INR readings have been very inconsistent, and the decision is made to change his medication to Rivaroxaban (Xarelto). What dose should be initiated and how would you discontinue the warfarin? Correct Answer: Warfarin should be discontinued. Once the INR reaches 2.0 or below, Xarelto 15 mg bid x 3 weeks would be initiated...

The patient's arterial blood gas (ABG) values on room air are PaO2, 70 mm Hg; pH, 7.31; PaCO2, 52 mm Hg; and HC03-, 24 mEq/L. What is the interpretation of the patient's ABG? a. Uncompensated metabolic alkalosis. b. Uncompensated respiratory acidosis. c. Compensated respiratory acidosis. d. Compensated respiratory alkalosis. - Answer: b. Uncompensated respiratory acidosis. Rationale: The pH is closer to the acidic level, so the primary disorder is acidosis. Uncompensated ...

Test Bank for Critical Care Nursing: Diagnosis and Management 9th Edition By Linda D. Urden; Kathleen M. Stacy; Mary E. Lough Chapter 1-41 Complete Guide A+ 2958, 0 4001, 4 1. Critical Care Nursing Practice 2. Ethical Issues 3. Legal Issues 4. Genetic Issues 5. Facilitating Care Transitions 6. Psychosocial and Spiritual Considerations 7. Nutrition Alterations and Management 8. Pain and Pain Management 9. Sedation, Agitation, and Delirium Management 10. Palliative and End-of-Life Care 11. Cardiov...

Air bubbles in ABG sample correct answer: PaO2 will Increase PaCO2 will decrease PH will Increase on what kinda pt's u should not ever attempt and arterial puncture (radial or brachial)? correct answer: pts with indwelling dialysis shunt hazards of arterial puncture correct answer: Vessel spasm Clotting Hematoma-disruption of blood flow Tissue trauma Anti coagulation therapy apply pressure for a long time hazards of arterial puncture: Bleeding. watchu gonna do correct answer:...

Test Bank For Critical Care Nursing: Diagnosis and Management 8th Edition By Linda D. Urden, DNSc, RN, CNS, NE-BC, FAAN, Kathleen M. Stacy, PhD, RN, CNS, CCRN, PCCN, CCNS and Ma 7522, X . 7522, 7485, 1 1. Critical Care Nursing Practice 2. Ethical Issues 3. Legal Issues 4. Genetic Issues 5. Patient and Family Education 6. Psychosocial Alterations and Management 7. Nutrition Alterations and Management 8. Pain and Pain Management 9. Sedation, Agitation, Delirium Management 10. End-of-Life Care 11. ...

Test Bank For Priorities in Critical Care Nursing 8th Edition By Linda D. Urden; Kathleen M. Stacy; Mary E. Lough 1993, 7 , 4955, 9 1 Caring for the Critically Ill Patient 2 Ethical and Legal Issues 3 Patient and Family Education 4 Psychosocial Alterations 5 Nutritional Alterations 6 Gerontologic Alterations 7 Pain and Pain Management 8 Sedation and Delirium Management 9 End-of-Life Care 10 Cardiovascular Clinical Assessment and Diagnostic Procedures 11 Cardiovas...

Test Bank For Primary Care: A Collaborative Practice 6th Edition By Terry Mahan Buttaro; Patricia Polgar-Bailey; Joanne Sandberg-Cook; JoAnn Trybulski. Chapter 1 Interprofessional Collaborative Practice 2 Translating Research Into Clinical Practice 3 Empowering Patients as Collaborative Partners 4 Coordinated Chronic Care 5 An Introduction to Health Care Disparities and Culturally Responsive Primary Care 6 Patient/Family Education and Health Literacy 7 Genetic Considerations in Primary Care 8 Ri...

Test Bank for Critical Care Nursing: Diagnosis and Management 9th Edition By Linda D. Urden; Kathleen M. Stacy; Mary E. Lough Chapter 1-41 Complete Guide A+ 2958, 0 4001, 4 1. Critical Care Nursing Practice 2. Ethical Issues 3. Legal Issues 4. Genetic Issues 5. Facilitating Care Transitions 6. Psychosocial and Spiritual Considerations 7. Nutrition Alterations and Management 8. Pain and Pain Management 9. Sedation, Agitation, and Delirium Management 10. Palliativ...

Test Bank For Priorities in Critical Care Nursing 8th Edition By Linda D. Urden; Kathleen M. Stacy; Mary E. Lough 1993, 7 , 4955, 9 1 Caring for the Critically Ill Patient 2 Ethical and Legal Issues 3 Patient and Family Education 4 Psychosocial Alterations 5 Nutritional Alterations 6 Gerontologic Alterations 7 Pain and Pain Management 8 Sedation and Delirium Management 9 End-of-Life Care 10 Cardiovascular Clinical Assessment and Diagnostic Procedures 11 Cardiovas...