Respiratory therapy zone - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Med Surg 1 (Exam 2) Actual Exam_2022 One hour after admission to the post anesthesia care unit (PACU), the postoperative patient has become very restless. What is the nurse's first action? A. Assess the oxygen saturation level B. Administer pain medication as ordered C. Call the surgeon to assess the patient D. Assess for bladder distention Patient asks nurse what does this "thing" do and why do i have to use it. Nurse explains that using this thing (incentive spirometer) A. "The...

Critical Care Transport/Flight Paramedic Exam With Complete Solutions Sickled cells - answerRed blood cells that are less deformable and do not pass through microcirculation as easily, cause an increase in blood viscosity, and are sequestered and destroyed by the liver and spleen Acute chest syndrome - answerCondition that accounts for 25% of premature deaths in patients with sickle cell disease; the leading cause of hospitalization and death of sickle cell patients; symptoms include feve...

Advanced Patho HESI Questions and Answers Rated A+ The nurse hears short, high-pitched sounds just before the end of inspiration in the right and left lower lobes when auscultating a client's lungs. How should this finding be recorded? Fine crackles are short, high pitched sounds heard just before the end of inspiration that are the result of rapid equalization of pressure when collapsed alveoli or terminal bronchioles suddenly snap open. The nurse is assessing an older client and determines ...

NM Scope Exam Practice Questions and Answers, Latest Updated 2024/2025 | Scored A+. What is Scope of Practice? Answer- maximum skills an EMT can perform and the maximum list of drugs EMT of any level can administer What are the levels of EMS Providers? Answer- Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) Paramedic Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Answer- The first trained professional, such as a police officer, firefigh...

A nurse is providing education about dietary modifications to the parent of a school age child who has glomerulonephritis. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? A. Increase the child calcium intake B. Decrease the Child's sodium intake C. Increase the child's intake of carbohydrates D. Decrease the child's fat intake - Answer- B. Decrease the Child's sodium intake A nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a school-age child newly diagnosed...

SAEM Quick Review Questions and Answers Rated A+ Management of Large Subungual Hematoma Drainage (18-Gauge) or Hot Micro-Cauterization Reason to Avoid Suction in Ear Foreign Body Removal Perforation of Tympanic Membrane Management of Skin Abscess Linear Incision for Non-Face vs. Needle Drainage for Face Catheter for Bartholin Cyst Word Grading of Laryngeal Opening Cormack-Lehane Preferred Induction Agent in Reactive Airway Disease for Dilation Effects Ketamine Induction Agent Avoided in Se...

Critical Care Transport/Flight Paramedic Exam Questions and Answers Sickled cells - Answer- Red blood cells that are less deformable and do not pass through microcirculation as easily, cause an increase in blood viscosity, and are sequestered and destroyed by the liver and spleen Acute chest syndrome - Answer- Condition that accounts for 25% of premature deaths in patients with sickle cell disease; the leading cause of hospitalization and death of sickle cell patients; symptoms include fe...

NM Scope Exam Practice Questions and Answers Latest Updated 2024/2025 | Rated A+. What are the levels of EMS Providers? Answer- Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) Paramedic Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Answer- The first trained professional, such as a police officer, firefighters, lifeguard, or other rescuer, to arrive at the scene of an emergency to provide initial medical assistance. Emergency Medical Te...

NURSING 326 - Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Test Part 1 1. Your patient is very dependent and submissive. There are times that the patient is very clingy. This behavior reflects what type of personality disorder?  a. Antisocial personality  b. Dependent Personality  c. Manic behavior  d. Anxiety disorder Dependent personality is characterized by dependence, submission and being clingy. Antisocial personality is impulsive, aggressive and manipulative. 2. The appropriate therapeuti...

Chapters 14 The irreversible stage=use of mechanical ventilation, altered consciousness, and profound acidosis. The compensation stage = decreased urinary output, confusion, and respiratory alkalosis. BP normal respirations are above 20 heart rate is above 100 but below 150 serum sodium and blood glucose levels are elevated The progressive stage =metabolic acidosis, lethargy, and rapid, shallow respirations. BP can no longer compensate the MAP falls below normal limits. Patients are ...