2 capnography - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What is the most reliable method of confirming and montioring correct placement of an ET tube? Continuous waveform capnography The upper airway consists of... Nose, Mouth, Jaw, Oral Cavity, Pharynx, and Larynx No gas exchange occurs here __________, it's called ____________. Nose to terminal bronchioles, anatomical dead space. (2ml/kg of inspired tidal volume) They conduct airflow towards gas exchange units. Crycothyroid membrane between thyroid and cricoid, avascular structu...

What is the most reliable method of confirming and montioring correct placement of an ET tube? - Answer Continuous waveform capnography The upper airway consists of... - Answer Nose, Mouth, Jaw, Oral Cavity, Pharynx, and Larynx No gas exchange occurs here __________, it's called ____________. - Answer Nose to terminal bronchioles, anatomical dead space. (2ml/kg of inspired tidal volume) They conduct airflow towards gas exchange units. Crycothyroid membrane - Answer between thyroid and cr...

Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. To assess CPR quality, you should? a. obtain a chest x-ray b. check the patient's pulse c. monitor the patient's PETCO2 d. obtain a 12-lead ECG - c. monitor the patient's PETCO2 In addition to clinical assessment, which is the most reliable method to confirm & monitor correct placement of an endotracheal tube? a. arterial blood gas b. hemoglobin levels c. chest radiography d. continuous waveform capnography - d. continuo...

TNCC 9th Edition final exam test 100 questions with correct and verified answers. Graded A+ 1. You are caring for a patient who was thrown from a bike and was not wearing a helmet. While performing the head-to-toe assessment, you note clear drainage from the right ear. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step? A. Clean the ear with a cotton-tipped applicator. B. Pack the ear with gauze. C. Notify the physician D. Document and continue the exam. - Correct answer C. Not...

AHA ACLS Written Test 2023 (Questions And Answers). You find an unresponsive pt. who is not breathing. After activating the emergency response system, you determine there is no pulse. What is your next action? correct answer Start chest compressions of at least 100 per min. You are evaluating a 58 year old man with chest pain. The BP is 92/50 and a heart rate of 92/min, nonlabored respiratory rate is 14 breaths/min and the pulse O2 is 97%. What assessment step is most important now? correc...

Advanced Trauma Life Support Questions with Complete Solutions Basic Outline of ATLS Protocol? -Answer- 1. Preparation 2. Triage 3. Primary survey (ABCDE) 4. Adjunct to Primary survey 5. Re-assess ABCDE and consider need for transfer 6. Transfer if needed 7. Secondary Survey (AMPLE + all physicals) 8. Adjuncts to second Survey 9. Pt. re-evaluation 10. Definitive Care. What is included in the Primary survey of a trauma patient? -Answer- -Airway and C- Spine -Breathing and Ventilation ...

Exam 2: PNR106 / PNR 106 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Foundations of Nursing | Questions and Verified Answers 100% Correct | Grade A - Fortis Question: What pre-exam instruction would you give a patient scheduled for an abdominal sonogram? Answer: Drink 1 liter of water Question: A urinalysis that shows protein in the urine is? Answer: Abnormal Question: Precautions that should be taken before a patient undergoes an MRI. Answer: Make sure they have no metal in body. ...

NBRC TMC/CRT/RRT EXAM LATEST 2023- 2024 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS |AGRADE After a patient undergoes a thoracentesis, the respiratory therapist notes that the obtained pleural fluid is clear with a slight straw color. This fluid is most likely the result of A. empyema. B. congestive heart failure. C. lung carcinoma. D. hemothorax. - ANSWER- B. congestive heart failure. Which of the following would be most important to evaluate for a patient who is entering a smoking cessation p...

CCF 1 Final Exam Questions with Complete Solutions 2024/2025 ACLS - ANSWERS what are the 2 ACLS coronerstones? - ANSWERS1. high quality CPR for cerebral and coronary perfusion -continous compressions -rate of 100-120 -compression depth of at least 2 inches with full recoil after each compression -limit interruptions in compression 2. early defibrillation if appropriate (shockable rhythm) what is CPR? - ANSWERSperform chest compressions and ventilate 30 compression to 2 breat...

Fundamentals of Nursing The Art and Science of Person Centered Care 10th Edition By Potter Complete Chapter 1-47. The nurse is preparing to insert a urinary catheter. The nurse is using open gloving to apply the sterile gloves. Which steps will the nurse take? (Select all that apply.) a. While putting on the first glove, touch only the outside surface of the glove. b. With gloved dominant hand, slip fingers underneath second glove cuff. c. Remove outer glove package by tearing the package op...