What is peep - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

The nurse is caring for a client with a severe nosebleed. The health care provider inserts a nasal sponge. What should the nurse teach the client about this intervention? A. The sponge creates a risk for viral sinusitis B. The sponge can stay in place for 3 to 4 days if needed C. The client should remain supine while the sponge is in place D. NSAIDs are contraindicated while the sponge is in place ANS: B _____________________________________________________________________________________...

Respiratory Therapy - Lindsey Jones/Clinical Simulations 459 Questions with Verified Answers Information Gathering - Emphysema: (Abnormal condition of the alveoli resulting destruction and loss of elasticity) - CORRECT ANSWER LEVEL I : Cyanosis, Barrel chest, increased A-P diameter, Accessory muscle use, Digital clubbing of the nail beds, Significant history of smoking and/or occupational exposure to smoke or other pulmonary irritant LEVEL II : Dyspnea, Wheezing breath sounds LEVEL III ...

NURS 4442 Critical Care Exam 1 Questions and Answers (VERIFIED). 1. When planning care for a client who is critically ill, what action should the nurse implement to decrease the client's stress? a. Strictly limit visitors. b. Play soft soothing music. c. Set lighting for day/night cycles. *d .Plan care to minimize interactions with the client. 2. The nurse is caring for a client with terminal cancer. It is essential for the nurse to consider which aspect of this client's care? a. Requ...

EGAN’S FUNDAMENTALS OF RESPIRATORY CARE 12TH EDITION BY KACMAREK TEST BANK. Chapter 01 - History of Respiratory Care Kacmarek et al.: Egan’s Fundamentals of Respiratory Care, 12th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE Which of the following is an expected role of a respiratory therapist? Promoting lung health and wellness Providing patient education Assessing the patient’s cardiopulmonary health status Selling oxygen (O2) therapy devices to patients 1 only 1 and 4 only 1, 2, and 3 only d. 1, ...

Prophecy RN B v3 When setting up a room for a new patient, what emergency equipment MUST be accessible and working at the bedside? - ANS Bag Valve mask You are on shift and overhear another nurse discussing confidential patient information on their cell phone during their break. What would be the BEST action to take? - ANS Speak with the nurse in private afterwards to remind her of HIPAA regulations What should you monitor for a patient at risk for respiratory depression...

Prophecy RN B v3 Exam Questions And Answers When setting up a room for a new patient, what emergency equipment MUST be accessible and working at the bedside? - ANS Bag Valve mask You are on shift and overhear another nurse discussing confidential patient information on their cell phone during their break. What would be the BEST action to take? - ANS Speak with the nurse in private afterwards to remind her of HIPAA regulations What should you monitor for a patient at risk for re...

NRNP 6566 FINAL EXAM LATEST 2023-2024 FORM A AND B /NRNP6566 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS |AGRADE (WALDEN UNIVERSITY) 2 LATEST VERSIONS UPDATED APRIL 2023 Question 1 Which statement is correct about fluoroquinolones? fluoroquinolones are effective treatment for urinary tract infections and pyelonephritis Fluoroquinolones are recommended treatment in uncomplicated skin infections fluoroquinolones are not associated with tendon rupture fluoroquinolones are never indicated in the trea...

Most important indicator that a patient has a severe illness? - ANSWER-Tachypnea 3 respiratory types, and their criteria - ANSWER-Hypoxemic (PaO2 <50-60) Hypercapnic (PaCO2 >50, pH <7.36) Mixed Delta gap (formula, when and why it's used) - ANSWER-Difference in AG from normal - Difference in HCO3 from normal In AG metabolic acidosis it's used. It tells you if there's underlying metabolic alkalosis or respiratory acidosis with bicarb compensation IN ADDITION to the AG metabo...

What is the most important sign in a critically ill pt? Why? - Correct answer-Tachypnea Indicates metabolic acidosis (often w/ respiratory alkalosis compensation) A pt misses dialysis for a few days and comes in with fluid overload. He's tachycardic and tachypneic. On physical exam, you find JVD, pulsus paradoxus (20 mmHg drop during inspiration), and HoTN (80/40) with distant, muffled heart sounds. Lungs are clear to auscultation. What is the dx? - Correct answer-Cardiac tamponade; obstru...

TMC Practice Exam with 100% Correct Questions and Answers 2023/2024 A+ Grade. A 48 year-old female is admitted to the ED with diaphoresis, jugular venous distension, and 3+ pitting edema in the ankles. These findings are consistent with A. liver failure. B. pulmonary embolism. C. heart failure. D. electrolyte imbalances - Correct answer-Heart failure A patient is admitted to the ED following a motor vehicle accident. On physical exam, the respiratory therapist discovers that breath sound...