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• NRNP 6566 Week 7 knowledge check • Question 1 A patient with respiratory failure has hemodynamic monitoring and is receiving mechanical ventilation with peak end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) of 10 cm H2O. Which information indicates that a change in the ventilator settings may be required? a. The arterial line shows a blood pressure of 90/46. b. The pulmonary artery pressure (PAP) is decreased. c. The cardiac monitor shows a heart rate of 58 beats/min. d. The pulmonary artery ...

• NRNP 6566 Week 8 Knowledge check What type of ICU sedation would be appropriate for a 32 year old male patient who is intubated with bilateral chest tube following a motor vehicle crash. Correct Answer: The Society of Critical Care Medicine publishes a guideline on sedation. It is: Guidelines for the Prevention and Management of Pain, Agitation/Sedation, Delirium, Immobility, and Sleep Disruption in Adult Patients in the ICU (2018). Light sedation is suggested for intubat...

• NRNP 6566 week 9 knowledge check A 32 year old preschool teacher complains of difficulty swallowing, sore throat, and chills. She is febrile with a temperature of 101.6 along with white patches on her tonsils. Her rapid strep test is positive. Her past medical history is positive for an anaphylactic reaction to cefaclor two years ago. What antibiotic could be safely utilized in this patient? Correct Answer: Streptococcus is usually treated with amoxicillin. Her type 1 anaph...

• NRNP 6566 week 11 knowledge check How would you differentiate between diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome (HHS)? Correct Answer: Both of these conditions will include high levels of blood glucose readings. DKA will exhibit acidosis and urinary ketones while HHS will not. Treatment for each condition is similar with fluid bolus and infusion as well as insulin bolus and infusion. Juan is a 42 year old male with complaints of nausea and vomiti...

NRNP 6566 WK 10 Knowledge Check A 57 year old female is admitted to the oncology unit for chemotherapy related to her to acute leukemia. Her initial dose of chemo was 2 days ago. While rounding today, the patients tells the NP that she feels so weak. The NP notes her heart rate is 44 today (down from 68 2 days ago). She has had less than 100 cc of urine out over the last 24 hours. Labs from this morning include: LAB DATA: -Sodium 131 -Potassium 7.8 -Chloride 105 -Bicarbonate ...

NRNP 6560 Midterm exam (Answered) Surgery risk classes Class 1: benefits outweigh risk, should be done Class 2a: reasonable to perform Class 2b: should be considered Class 3: rarely appropriate General rules for surgery: testing ECG before surgery only if coronary disease, except when low risk surgery Stress test not indicated before surgery Do not do prophylactic coronary revascularization Meds before surgery - Diabetic agents: Use insulin therapy to maintain glycemic goals(iii) Disc...

NRNP 6566 MidtermStudy Guide NRNP 6566 Mid-term Study Guide Week 1 to 5 Week 1 1. Describe the cytochrome P450 system. Describe how inducers and inhibitors affect the cytochrome system and how that affects the half-life of medications. Cytochromes P450 (CYPs) are a superfamily of enzymes containing heme as a cofactor that function as monooxygenases. In mammals, these proteins oxidize steroids, fatty acids, and xenobiotics, and are important for the clearance of various compounds, as well as ...

LC Ready, EMT Review Plus Exam 1, Complete Solution A 16-year-old male has been struck by a car. He is confused and complains of abdominal pain. His vital signs are pulse 120, respiration 30, and blood pressure 100/72. When should you conduct a detailed assessment? Only after transport has been initiated. What does a closed soft-tissue injury imply? The soft tissue has not been broken or penetrated. You respond to a 74-year-old patient with a history of COPD who complains of difficulty b...

FISDAP Exam 2 EMT Airway and Ventilation Exam Study Guide Nares (upper or lower) Upper Nasopharynx (upper or lower) Upper Oropharynx (upper or lower) Upper Cricoid Ring (upper or lower) Upper Pharynx (upper or lower) Upper Epiglottis (upper or lower) Upper Larynx (upper or lower) Upper Trachea/Carina (upper or lower) Lower Right/left mainstream bronchi Lower Distal Bronchi Lower Bronchioles Lower Distal Bronchioles Lower Terminal Bronchioles Lower Alveoli Lower Head-...

FISDAP EMT Medical Exam Questions with Correct Answers 1. Which statement strongly indicates syncope? I blacked out for a few seconds 2. When assessing the patient for arm drift, you should ask the patient to hold their arms out palms up, eyes closed 3. 68 yo patient reports abdominal pain, vomiting, and a loss of appetite, as well as black, tarry stools. you should suspect upper gi bleed 4. You are called to an outdoor garden center on a hot, humid day. Your patient is pale, wheezing, ...