Nr 341 critical care - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

BSC NURSIN 108 Critical care RUA Interdisciplinary sample. Care of the Critically-Ill Patient: Interdisciplinary Care NR 341: Complex Adult Health May 30, 2017 Care of the Critically-Ill Patient: Interdisciplinary Care 73-year-old, Caucasian, widowed, retired male was admitted to the hospital on May 11, 2017 from his home. He does not have a resuscitation status, and no known allergies. Admitting diagnosis is mitral valve disease secondary to bacterial endocar...

NR 341 Complex Adult Health Nursing Mr. R is a 66-year-old man who has smoked 1.5 packs of cigarettes a day for 40 years. He is admitted with an acute exacerbation of COPD. His baseline ABGs drawn in the ER showed: pH, 7.36; PaCO2, 55mmHg; PaO2, 69mmHg; Bicarbonate, 30 mEq/L; SaO2, 92% on 4Lvia NC. In the critical care unit, Mr. R has course crackles in his left lower lung base and a mild expiratory wheeze bilaterally. His cough is productive of thick yellow sputum. His skin turgor is poor...

NR 341 Final Exam Questions and Answers {Graded A+} Newest Update Which of the following professional organizations best supports critical care nursing practice? a. American Association of Critical-Care Nurses b. American Heart Association c. American Nurses Association d. Society of Critical Care Medicine -ANS a The synergy model of practice focuses on: a. allowing unrestricted visiting for the patient 24 hours each day. b. holistic and alternative therapies. c. needs of patients and t...

NR 341 CASE STUDY Ventilatory Assistance & Acute Respiratory Failure 1. CASE STUDY: Ventilatory Assistance & Acute Respiratory Failure 1 Mr. R is a 66-year-old man who has smoked 1.5 packs of cigarettes a day for 40 years. He is admitted with an acute exacerbation of COPD. His baseline ABGs drawn in the ER showed: pH, 7.36; PaCO2, 55mmHg; PaO2, 69mmHg; Bicarbonate, 30 mEq/L; SaO2, 92% on 4Lvia NC. In the critical care unit, Mr. R has course crackles in his left lower lung base and a mild ex...

NR 341 COMPLEX ADULT HEALTH Exam 1 Study Guide Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 14 This blueprint is not inclusive of all content which may be on the exam. Chapter 1 Overview of Critical Care Nursing • Definition of critical care nursing • Evolution of critical care • Professional organizations o American association of critical-care nurses o Society of critical care medicine o Other professional organizations • Certification • Standards • Critical care nurse characteristics ...

NR 341 Critical Care Exam 1 Latest Study Guide Nursing Assessments • Diagnostic Tests Acute respiratory failure o ABGs, Chest x-rays, CT, pulmonary function tests, end tidal CO2 monitoring, bronchoscopy. • Assessments o Lung sounds, work of breathing, use of accessory muscles, chest expansion, nasal flaring, respiratory rate, pulse ox • Interventions o Ineffective airway clearance reposition patient o ARF ▪ Causes: pulmonary edema, atelectasis, pneumonia, COPD, asthma, ARDS, t...

NR 341 Exam 1 Study Guide Chapter 1: Overview of Critical Care Nursing ▪ Describe the importance of professional organizations & characteristics of the AACN & SCCM o American Association of Critical-Care Nursing (AACN) ▪ Mission: focuses on assisting acute and critical care nurses to attain knowledge and influence to deliver excellent care ▪ Values: accountability, advocacy, integrity, collaboration, leadership, stewardship, lifelong learning, quality, innovation, and commitment ▪ ...

1 NR 341 CRITICAL CARE EXAM I NOTES Units: 1, 2 Unit 1: Common Problems with Complex Adult Health Clients - Anxiety + D/t environment, unknown - Family is anxious as well - Pain + D/t wound, invasive procedure, IV, intubation, immobility, medical condition (chest pain d/t angina [lack of O2 to tissues] leads to ischemia), inflammation - Impaired Communication + D/t medication, intubation - Sleep Disturbances + SLEEP DISTURBANCES CAN CAUSE CONFUSION & IS A RF FOR DELIRIUM - Want to preve...

NR 341: critical care quizzes and answers exam 1

NR 341 COMPLEX ADULT HEALTH Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 14. Chapter 1 Overview of Critical Care Nursing  Definition of critical care nursing  Evolution of critical care  Professional organizations o American association of critical-care nurses o Society of critical care medicine o Other professional organizations  Certification  Standards  Critical care nurse characteristics  Quality and safety emphasis  Evidence-based practice  Healthy work environment ...