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NUR 265 Exam 2 How is an ET tube placement confirmed? - Correct Answer -From first to last ETCO2 20-40mmHg Chest symmetry Listen to left/right/abdomen Chest X-Ray Describe the A/C vent mode. - Correct Answer -The vent does everything for the patient. It delivers a set amount of breaths per minute Describe SIMV vent mode. - Correct Answer -The pt attempts to breath and the vent assists with their breaths What are the different ventilator settings? - Correct Answer -Mode FiO2 Rate Tida...

ATI Adv. Med-surg FINAL EXAM 1. A nurse in a burn treatment center is caring for a client who is admitted with severe burns to both lower extremities and is pending an escharotomy. The client’s spouse asks the nurse what the procedure entails. Which of the following nursing statements is appropriate? a. “large incisions will be made in the eschar to improve circulation” b. “ I can call the doctor back here if you want me to” c. “a piece of skin will be removed and grafted ov...

FP-C/CCP-C diagnostic exam 2023 Questions and Answers 1. When inflated to the correct pressure saline from the ART line infuses at what rate? A. 30 ml/hr B. 3 ml/hr C. 5 ml/hr D. 300 ml/hr E. It does not infuse any fluid: B. 3 ml/hr 2. he amount of air moved with one normal respiratory cycle is called: A. Minute volume B. Alveolar air C. Tidal volume D. Dead air space E. Total lung capacity: C. Tidal volume 3. What is the formula for VE? A. Vt X F B. F X PEEP C. pPlat - PEEP D. ...

NRNP 6566 / NRNP6566 Final Exam Questions With 100% Correct Answers Latest Update 2024 (Graded A+). Which statement is correct about fluoroquinolones? fluoroquinolones are effective treatment for urinary tract infections and pyelonephritis Fluoroquinolones are recommended treatment in uncomplicated skin infections fluoroquinolones are not associated with tendon rupture fluoroquinolones are never indicated in the treatment of pediatric infections Question 2 A 42 year old year old women wa...

What is the most important sign in a critically ill pt? Why? - ANSWER-Tachypnea Indicates metabolic acidosis w/ respiratory alkalosis compensation A pt misses dialysis for a few days and comes in with fluid overload. He's tachycardic and tachypneic. On physical exam, you find JVD, pulsus paradoxus (20 mmHg drop during inspiration), and HoTN (80/40) with distant, muffled heart sounds. Lungs are clear to auscultation. What is the dx? - ANSWER-Cardiac tamponade; obstructive shock If a pt ...

FCCS Exam Questions with All Correct Answers What is the most important sign in a critically ill pt? Why? - ANSWER Tachypnea Indicates metabolic acidosis (often w/ respiratory alkalosis compensation) A pt misses dialysis for a few days and comes in with fluid overload. He's tachycardic and tachypneic. On physical exam, you find JVD, pulsus paradoxus (20 mmHg drop during inspiration), and HoTN (80/40) with distant, muffled heart sounds. Lungs are clear to auscultation. What is...

The need for fluid resuscitation can be assessed best in the trauma pt by monitoring and trending which of the following tests? Correct answer serum lactate levels What are situations in which a nurse is experiencing moral distress? Correct answer 1. A substance abuse patient who is being visited by friends and family is offered drugs during their visit which the patient takes. 2. A physician is discussing dialysis treatment and other numerous treatment options, for a 97 yo demetia patient ...

Air Methods Critical Care Exam(correct answers 2023) Before PFT's how long should a patient refrain from smoking? Using an inhaler? - CORRECT ANSWER-smoking: 6-8 h inhaler: 4-6 h What test must you do before performing an arterial puncture? - CORRECT ANSWERAllen's test; patency of the ulnar artery- if blood returns to hand in 15s, then the radial artery can be used for the puncture How long should one apply pressure after an arterial puncture? - CORRECT ANSWER5 minutes (20 min if the ...

The amount of air that moves into or out of the lungs with each single breath at rest is called - correct answer Tidal Volume Which of the following is a non-pharmacologic management technique to treat apnea in the preterm infant - correct answer Maintaining the head in neutral position which of the following respiratory disorders occur in term and near-term infants due to delayed clearance of fet...

TMC PRACTICE QUESTIONS A- KETTERING EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2023 (VERIFIED SOLUTIONS) 1. A 48 year-old female is admitted to the ED with diaphoresis, jugular venous distension, and 3+ pitting edema in the ankles. These findings are consistent with A. liver failure. B. pulmonary embolism. C. heart failure. D. electrolyte imbalances. ANSWER - C. heart failure. 2. A patient is admitted to the ED following a motor vehicle accident. On physical exam, the respiratory therapist discovers...