High altitude hypoxia - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1. A 30-year-old climber is experiencing sever shortness of breath after reaching an elevation of 12000feet. The PT is very anxious and has rales noted to all quadrants but is otherwise healthy. He is not accustomed to high altitudes. What should you do? - ANSWER Administer oxygen while descending to a lower altitude. 2. A 26-year-old female does not respond to verbal stimuli but moans in response to pain. A friend states the patient has ingested approx. 150 amitriptyline tables. Vital Signs ...

NRNP 6566 final prep 6-12 NRNP 6566 final prep 6-12 ( A+ GRADED 100% VERIFIED) LATEST 2022 Normal pH - ANS 7.35-7.45 <7.35 Acid >7.45 alkalosis respiratory aklalosis - ANS pH> 7.45, PaC02 low, HC03 low respiratory acidosis - ANS pH < 7.35 PaCO2 > 45 Hc03 normal 22-26 Metabolic alkalosis - ANS pH > 7.45 HCO3 > 26 PaC02 45-35 normal oxygen levle - ANS 80-100 mild hypoxemia - ANS 60-80 moderate hypoxemia - ANS 40-60 severe hypoxemia - ANS...

Med Surg Study Guide Exam 2 with Verified Answers 2023/2024. Ch. 33 1. A person who lives at a high altitude may normally have an increased Hgb and RBC count because…... Hypoxia caused by decreased atmosphere O2 stimulates erythropoiesis. 2. A patient with cancer arising from granulocytic cells in bone marrow will have…. Decreased phagocytosis of bacteria 3. An anticoagulant such as warfarin that interferes with prothrombin production will alter the clotting mechanism during…… A...

5/3/19 ATI FUNDAMENTALS EXAM 1. CHAPTER 1: HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEMS A. Components of Health care systems a. Participants 1. Consumers- clients 2. Providers a. Licensed providers: registered nurses, license practical (or vocational) nurses (LPN), advanced practice nurses (APN), medical doctors, pharmacists, dentists, dietitians, physical/respiratory/occupational therapists, etc b. Unlicensed providers: assistive personal b. Settings 1. Hospitals, homes, skilled nursing, assisted living, schoo...

1. A 30 year old climber is experiencing sever shortness of breath after reaching an elevation of 12000feet. The PT is very anxious and has rales noted to all quadrants but is otherwise healthy. He is not accustomed to high altitudes. What should you do? A. Administer oxygen while descending to a lower altitude B. Coach the patient to slow his respirations C. Apply CPAP while the patient adapts to the elevations D. Evacuate the patient to a hyperbaric chamber - Answer--Administer oxygen w...

1. A 30 year old climber is experiencing sever shortness of breath after reaching an elevation of 12000feet. The PT is very anxious and has rales noted to all quadrants but is otherwise healthy. He is not accustomed to high altitudes. What should you do? - Administer oxygen while descending to a lower altitude. 2. A 26 year old female does not respond to verbal stimuli but moans in response to pain. A friend states the patient has ingested approx 150 amitriptyline tables. Vital Signs are BP...

Paramedic FISDAP Final 1. A 30 year old climber is experiencing sever shortness of breath after reaching an elevation of 12000 feet. The PT is very anxious and has rales noted to all quadrants but is otherwise healthy. He is not accustomed to high altitudes. What should you do? A. Administer oxygen while descending to a lower altitude B. Coach the patient to slow his respirations C. Apply CPAP while the patient adapts to the elevations D. Evacuate the patient to a hyperbaric chamber - cor...

1. A 30 year old climber is experiencing sever shortness of breath after reaching an elevation of 12000feet. The PT is very anxious and has rales noted to all quadrants but is otherwise healthy. He is not accustomed to high altitudes. What should you do? A. Administer oxygen while descending to a lower altitude B. Coach the patient to slow his respirations C. Apply CPAP while the patient adapts to the elevations D. Evacuate the patient to a hyperbaric chamber - Answer Administer oxygen whi...

Paramedic FISDAP Final 1. A 30 year old climber is experiencing sever shortness of breath after reaching an elevation of 12000 feet. The PT is very anxious and has rales noted to all quadrants but is otherwise healthy. He is not accustomed to high altitudes. What should you do? A. Administer oxygen while descending to a lower altitude B. Coach the patient to slow his respirations C. Apply CPAP while the patient adapts to the elevations D. Evacuate the patient to a hyperbaric chamber - cor...

NUR 180 final Review Latest 2024 Graded A+ ABG's R.O.M.E. CO2 values 35-45 HCO3 values 22-26 Metabolic Alkalosis- causes loss of gastric secretions, overdose of antacids, diuretics, excessive vomitting. Metabolic Alkalosis- symptoms N/V, diaphoretic, shallow breathing, EKG changes, lethargy, tetany, muscle cramps, tingling in extremities. Metabolic Acidosis- causes Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Diarrhea, renal failure, shock, aspirin overdose, sepsis. Metabolic Acidosis- s...