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Respiratory Therapy - Lindsey Jones/Clinical Simulations 459 Questions with Verified Answers,100% CORRECT
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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 ...
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NUR2755 MDC4 Final Exam Questions and Answers Rationale Included
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. Pneumothorax: air that suddenly enters the pleural space; sudden addition of air 
causes a loss of negative pressure and a reduction in vital capacity which can 
cause the lung to collapse 
o Types 
 Spontaneous/iatrogenic: not associated with trauma; blebs; 
Valsalva; may resolve on its own; if <15%= observation 
 Closed: air in the chest that has entered through a hole in the lung 
 Open: air in the chest that has ...
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Practice Test 1 CCRN (Pass CCRN) / CCRN EXAM LATEST 2023-2024 ACTUAL EXAM
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Practice Test 1 CCRN (Pass CCRN) / CCRN EXAM LATEST ACTUAL EXAM 
A patient has CSF leaking from their nose after a transsphenoidal hypophysectomy, what do you do? - ANSWER-It is normal to have a CSF leak for 48 hrs after surgery. Cover with a sterile "moustache" 2x2 tapes under their nose to form a barrier. If your dura is not intact that you would expect a leak, but it does increase your risk of infection 
A pneumothorax caused by the ventilator is what? - ANSWER-Result of barotrauma- the ve...
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PHTLS - Thoracic Trauma (CH12), PHTLS Pretest, PHTLS pre test 8th edition, phtls 8th test || All Answers Are Correct 100%.
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Thoracic Trauma - 
Rib Fractures (pathophysiology) correct answers Upper ribs are broad, thick and particularly well protected by the shoulder girdle and muscles. Requires great energy to fracture the upper ribs and patient is at risk for significant injuries such as traumatic disruption of the aorta. 
 
Rib fractures occur most often to Ribs 4-8 laterally, where they are thin and have less over lying musculature. 
 
Broken ends of ribs may tear muscle, lung and blood vessels with possibility...
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AHN 447 Exam 3 Questions And Answers 2023/2024 A+
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AHN 447 Exam 3 Questions And Answers 2023/2024 A+ 
What are the clinical manifestations of a pulmonary contusion? - ANSWER-MAY BE ASYMPTOMATIC AT 
FIRST 
decreased breath sounds or crackles and wheezes over the affected area 
bruising over the injury 
dry cough 
tachycardia 
tachypnea 
dullness to percussion 
bloody sputum 
initial CXR normal--CXR with opacities after several days 
*can lead to respiratory failure 
What is the pathophysiology of a pulmonary contusion? - ANSWER-occurs mos...
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ATLS Post Test 2023/2024 (100% CORRECT & VERIFIED) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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ATLS Post Test 2023/2024 (100% CORRECT & VERIFIED) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 
 
1.	The primary indication for transferring a patient to a higher level trauma center is: 
 
unavailability of a surgeon or operating room 
staff. multiple system injuries, including severe 
head injury. resource limitations as determined by the 
transferring doctor. resource limitations as determined by the 
hospital administration. 
widened mediastinum on chest x-ray following blunt th...
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TNCC final exam test 2022 open book Questions and Answer | Latest Update 2024/202
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You are treating a 27-year old male in respiratory distress who was involved in 
a house fire. Calculating TBSA burned is deferred d/t the need for emergent 
intubation. At what rate should you begin fluid resuscitation? 
A) 1000 mL/hr 
B) 500 mL/hr 
C) 250 mL/hr 
D) 125 mL/hr 
 ~~> B) 500 mL/hr 
A patient has been in the ED for several hours waiting to be admitted. He 
sustained multiple rib fractures and a femur fracture after a fall. He has been 
awake, alert, and c/o leg pain. His wi...
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NSG 6020 Midterm Exam 2024 - Questions and Answers:South University
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What age does bronchiolitis occur? 
most common at age 6 months- does not occur after age 2 
 
 
main symptom of bronchiolitis 
wheezing-lasts about 7 days 
 
 
most common cause of bronchiolitis 
RSV 
 
 
Treatment for bronchiolitis 
No specific treatment 
 
 
Order of lung exam 
inspect, palpate, percuss, auscultate 
 
 
Pectus Excavatum 
congenital posterior displacement of lower aspect of sternum 
-hollowed-out appearance 
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ITLS Basic Pre-Test Exam Questions and Answers, Latest Updated 2024/2025 (100% Correct Answers)
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ITLS Basic Pre-Test Exam Questions and Answers, Latest Updated 2024/2025 (100% Correct Answers) Which of the following indicates a state of hyperventilation? 
a. an adult respiratory rate greater than 20 per minute 
b. a tidal volume of less than 400 mL 
c. an oxygen saturation greater than 94% 
d. an end tidal carbon dioxide level less than 30 mmHg - ANSWER d. an end tidal carbon 
dioxide level less than 30 mmHg 
A 54-year-old male is involved in a motor vehicle collision. The steering wheel is...
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NSG 6020 Midterm Questions and Answers Already Passed
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NSG 6020 Midterm Questions and Answers Already Passed What age does bronchiolitis occur? most common at age 6 months- does not occur after age 2 
main symptom of bronchiolitis wheezing-lasts about 7 days 
most common cause of bronchiolitis RSV 
Treatment for bronchiolitis No specific treatment 
Order of lung exam inspect, palpate, percuss, auscultate 
Pectus Excavatum congenital posterior displacement of lower aspect of sternum -hollowed-out appearance -concave appearance of lower sternum 
Pectu...
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