Nur 425 exam 2 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NUR 425 Exam 2 (Pediatrics) Questions and Answers | Latest Version | Graded A 3 stages of pertussis Catarrhal stage Paroxysmal stage Convalescent stage 3 types of murmurs innocent functional organic 3 zones of the peak expiratory flow meter Green: asthma is under control Yellow: asthma is not well controlled, possibly an exacerbation Red: severe narrowing of the airway A bronchoscopy with show a FB where? the larynx and trachea A chronic cough without an infection and expiratory whee...

When do you nasally suction a neonate? Before bed and before they eat Atelectesis collapse of the lung If the infant has a low Heart Rate, what is the best first intervention? give them oxygen Breathing mechanics are affected by... compliance and resistance What is compliance? measure of the ability of the lungs to stretch What is resistance? determined by size of the airway **small airways increase risk of any condition that reduces airway size (which increases resistance) What are the c...

NUR 425 Exam 2 Questions and Answers What is the main focus of quality management? - Correct Answer️️ -Preventing potential problems Reduces the risk of the organization having liability Total quality management - Correct Answer️️ -Philosophy that all employees must participate for positive results Continuous quality improvement - Correct Answer️️ -Process to improve organization quality by never ending evaluation of the programs Six stigma - Correct Answer️️ -Quality man...

pH range 7.35-7.45 PaCO2 range 35-45 mmHg HCO3 range 22-26 mEq/L PaO2 range 80-100 mmHg SaO2 range >95% Tidal volume (vT) 500 mL B-Adrenergic agonists (Albuterol) Indications: bradycardia, asthma, COPD Side effects: anxiety, HTN, ↑ HR, insomnia Nursing considerations: monitor HR & BP Magnesium Sulfate Indications: seizures Side effects: change in HR, low BP, confusion, muscle weakness, dizziness Nursing considerations: monitor serum mag levels, monitor reflexes, renal output Pancuro...

Urine Specific Gravity - Answer 1.005- 1.030 urine specific gravity meaning - Answer density of water in urine, indicator of dehydration Serum Creatinine (0-18 yo) (indicator of kidney function) - Answer 0.1-1.0 mg/dL Blood Urea Nitrogen (infant to child) - Answer 5-18 mg/dL Serum Sodium for a Child - Answer 136-145 mEq/L Serum Sodium for an Infant - Answer 134-150 mEq/L Bicarbonate (HCO3) in Children and Adults - Answer 21-28 mEq/L Bicarbonate (HCO3) i...

Ipratropium (atrovent) bronchodilator used in respiratory illness (bronchospasm); opens up the medium and large airways in the lungs through the relaxation of smooth; side effects: -anxiety -dizziness -palpitations -dry mouth -blurred vision -nasal congestion -nausea -cough -worsening of bronchospasm symptoms Albuterol (Proventil) a bronchodilator used in respiratory illness (exercise-induced asthma, bronchospasm, bronchitis); relaxes the smooth muscles of the lungs; Side effects: -insomnia -an...

NUR 425 Critical Care Exam 2 Practice Questions with complete solutions

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what are the nursing role during an intubation? - Answer-gather supplies (code cart, meds, suction equipment, ambu bag, O2, tube securing device), notify RT, position the patient, CO2 detector how does a nurse care for an intubated patient afterwards? - Answer-obtain chest xray (2-6cm above carina), listen to bilateral lung sounds and stomach, monitor O2 sats/breath sounds, record tube size/length, oral care q2h, reposition q2h, chart vent settings, suction, admin lovenox and PPI what are r...