Spontaneous respirations - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Which intervention or interventions would have the MOST positive impact on the cardiac arrest patient's outcome? Early CPR and defibrillation The AED gives "no shock" message to a patient who is in cardiac arrest. You should: Resume chest compressions What is the maximum amount of time that should be spent checking for spontaneous breathing in an unresponsive child? 10 seconds When performing CPR on an adult, you should compress the chest to a depth of ___ at a rate of...

Air Methods Critical Care Exam(correct answers 2023) Before PFT's how long should a patient refrain from smoking? Using an inhaler? - CORRECT ANSWER-smoking: 6-8 h inhaler: 4-6 h What test must you do before performing an arterial puncture? - CORRECT ANSWERAllen's test; patency of the ulnar artery- if blood returns to hand in 15s, then the radial artery can be used for the puncture How long should one apply pressure after an arterial puncture? - CORRECT ANSWER5 minutes (20 min if the ...

Pathophysiology of Dying and End-of-Life Care Questions with Complete Solutions Death - Correct Answer Cessation of tissue and organ function Heartbeat - Correct Answer Rhythmic contraction of the heart Spontaneous respirations - Correct Answer Breathing that occurs naturally without effort Irreversible brain dysfunction - Correct Answer Permanent damage to the brain that cannot be reversed Inadequate perfusion - Correct Answer Insufficient blood flow to tissues and organs Oxygen...

Med Surg Exam 2023 1. A client is admitted to the hospital with symptoms consistent with right hemisphere stroke. With Neurovascular assessment requires immediate intervention by the nurse? A. Pupillary changes to ipsilateral dilation B. Orientation to person and place only. C. Left Sided Facial dropping and dysphagia D. Unequal bilateral hand grip strengths 2. Achieve maximum mobility and independence for a client multiple sclerosis (MS). Which intervention is most important for the...

A nurse is caring for a client who was recently admitted to the emergency department following a head on MVA. Client is unresponsive, has spontaneous respirations of 22/min, and a laceration on his forehead that is bleeding. Which of the following is the priority nursing action at this time? A) Keep neck stabilized B) Insert NG tube C) Monitor pulse and BP frequently D) Establish IV access and start fluid replacement Correct Answer-*A* Keep neck stabilized Rationale: the greatest...

Obstetrics/ Maternity Practice Exam 103 Questions with Verified Answers The nurse is preparing a client with a term pregnancy who is in active labor for an amniotomy. What equipment should the nurse have available at the client's bedside? (Select all that apply.) A. litmus paper B. fetal scalp electrode C. a sterile glove D. an amniotic hook E. sterile vaginal speculum F. a doppler - CORRECT ANSWER C. A sterile glove D. An amniotic hook F. A doppler A single sterile glove, an a...

2023 MATERNITY/OB PN HESI SPECIALITY V1 1) At 14-weeks gestation, a client arrives at the Emergency Center complaining of a dull pain in the right lower quadrant of her abdomen. The LPN/LVN obtains a blood sample and initiates an IV. Thirty minutes after admission, the client reports feeling a sharp abdominal pain and a shoulder pain. Assessment findings include diaphoresis, a heart rate of 120 beats/minute, and a blood pressure of 86/48. Which action should the nurse implement next? ...

PALS UPDATED FINAL EXAM 2023 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)PALS UPDATED FINAL EXAM 2023 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) A 12-year-old child being evaluated in the pediatric intensive care unit displays the following ECG waveform. The team interprets this as which arrhythmia? - ANSWER-second degree Laboratory tests are ordered for a child who has been vomiting for 3 days and is diaphoretic, tachypneic, lethargic and pale. Which test would the provider use to determine the a...

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....

PALS Updated FINAL EXAM 2022/2023 (50 VERIFIED Q & A) (All questions answered) 1. A 12-year-old child being evaluated in the pediatric intensive care unit displays the following ECG waveform. The team interprets this as which arrhythmia? second degree 2. Laboratory tests are ordered for a child who has been vomiting for 3 days and is diaphoretic, tachypneic, lethargic and pale. Which test would the provider use to determine the adequacy of oxygen delivery? Lactate 3. A 9-year-old...