Chf fowlers position - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Initial Settings for NPPV ANSWER- Spontaneous/timed IPAP 8-10 and EPAP 3-5 **If apnea or hypopnea occurs after IPAP was increased, then increase the EPAP Treatment for Pulmonary Edema/CHF ANSWER- 100% O2 with non-rebreather mask, IPPB with 100% PEEP or CPAP. Digitalis and Lasix and pt. Position is Fowlers How to Identify Pulmonary Edema/CHF ANSWER- Orthopnea, pitting edema, distended neck veins. Pink/Froth/watery secretions. Fine crepitus audible rales or crackles X-ray will show Fluffy...

1. The nurse notes that a patient has developed a cough productive for mucoid sputum, is short of breath, has cyanotic hands, and has noisy, moist sounding, and rapid breathing. These symptoms indicate: A) Pericarditis B) Congestive heart failure (CHF) C) Pulmonary edema D) Right ventricular hypertrophy Ans: : C Chapter: 30 Client Needs: IV-3 Cognitive Categories: Application Concepts and Processes: Nursing Process Difficulty: Moderate Objective: 2 Feedback: Pulmonary congestion, peri...

Hondros Nursing 172 Exam 2 Questions and Answers 100% Pass When working on a central line, what do you use to clean the site? - Correct Answer ️️ -Chloroprep If taking care of patients IVs, which ones are you more concerned about? - Correct Answer ️️ -a patient with phlebitis and a patient with a red vein, palpable cord with a red streak What should the nurse consider when choosing the appropriate infusing catheter for a patient? - Correct Answer ️️ --type of solution ordered...

How is Respiratory Alkalosis treated? - Non re-breather mask, breath into a paper bag A nurse has difficulty withdrawing blood from a central tunneled catheter but is able to infuse fluids through the line. The nurse should anticipate that this difficulty is most likely due to - formation of a fibrin sheath A nurse is assessing a pts peripheral IV site and notices redness, warm to touch, swelling and the infusion rate has slowed what is the first action taken by the nurse? - Remove the IV c...

Types of wounds Intentional or unintentional Open or closed Acute or chronic Partial thickness, full thickness, complex transparent film autolytic debridement, semi-permeable allows skin to breathe. uses: burns, IV sites, stage 1& 2 pressure ulcers, skin tears how do you apply an abdominal binder? start at typhoid, fasten from the bottom up used for support to keep dressing intact remove every two hours to asses underlying skin and wound Risk factors for pressure ulce...

ATI fundamentals, ATI RN Fundamentals Proctored Focus flashcards Q&A STUDY Terms in this set (106) Always correct You've answered all of these correctly! +1 Home safety: Teaching an older -remove items that could cause the client to trip (rugs, cords, adult client about carpets) home safety -place electrical/extension cords against a wall behind furniture -monitor gait/balance, provide aids PRN -make sure steps/sidewalks are in good condition -grab bars near toile...

CNA Practice Written Exam 80 Questions with Verified Answers 2020 The nurse aide is responsible for all of the following fire prevention measures EXCEPT: - CORRECT ANSWER taking cigarettes and matches away from all clients and visitors. What is the term for a device used to take the place of a missing body part? -External rotation -Abduction -Pronation -Prosthesis - CORRECT ANSWER Prosthesis The Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrusts) is used for a client who has -a bloody nose ...

s/s of CHF - ANSWER-PT finds it easier to breathe while sitting up, agitated, chest pain may or may not be present, distended neck veins, uses accessory breathing muscles, pale/cyanotic and diaphoretic treatment of snake bite - ANSWER-Calm Patient, Semi Fowlers position, Document Bite time and Time In route Clean bite with soapy water or mild antiseptic. Splint area and place bite area below the heart(if applicable).Be alert for vomiting, Do not give anything by mouth, Monitor vital sig...

CSE review CRT/RRT Normal Values Exam 444 Questions with Verified Answers Urine Output - CORRECT ANSWER 40 mL/hr. Heart Rate (Adult) - CORRECT ANSWER 60-100/min. Diagnostic Chest Percussion - CORRECT ANSWER resonant Breath Sounds - CORRECT ANSWER vesicular Heart Sounds - CORRECT ANSWER S1, S2 Blood Pressure (Adult) - CORRECT ANSWER 120/80 mmHg Inter Cranial Pressure (ICP) - CORRECT ANSWER Range 90/60 -140/90 mmHg Cerebral Perfusion Pressure (CPP) - CORRECT ANSWER 5-10 m...

Effects of Nitroglycerin - Vasodilator 4 Contraindications for Nitroglycerin - 1) BP < 100 systolic 2) Already taken 3 doses 3) Last dose within 5 minutes 4) Sexual enhancement drugs within 48 hours What position is used for a patient with a protruding umbilical cord? - Knee-chest position Define gravida - number of pregnancies Define para - number of live births When to ventilate patients? - When their breaths/min do not fall between 8<x<30 % oxygen by BVM - 90% ...