Neck tension - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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...

MSN 570 Advanced Pathophysiology week 4 Which best describes the neuron that transmits the reflex arc to the muscle? - correct answer Motor Efferent Neuron. Which area of the body do patients often experience discomfort with tension headaches? - correct answer occipital and neck region. During your assessment of an infant with meningitis which of the following is most likely to be seen? - correct answer Opisthotonos position. Which of the following is most likely indicated ...

NFPA 10 Exam 71 Questions with Verified Answers When should wheeled fire extinguishers be considered? - CORRECT ANSWER • High hazard areas are present. • Limited available personnel are present. Requiring: High agent flow rate, Increased agent stream range, increased agent capacity NON-DOT low pressure fire extinguisher cylinders that pass a hydrostatic test shall have the following recorded on a label: - CORRECT ANSWER • Month and year test was performed (perforated) • Test pre...

TNCC Test prep 8th Edition Questions and Answers 100% Pass A 56 y/o M involved in a MVC is brought to the ED. He complains of neck pain, SOB, and diffuse abdominal pain. His GCS is 15, VS: BP 98/71, HR 125, RR 26, SpO2 94% on high-flow O2 via NRB mask. Which is the priority intervention for this patient? Expedite transfer to the closest trauma center Which of the following considerations is the most important when caring for a geriatric trauma pt? a pertinent medical hx is crucial Following a...

Respiratory Therapy - Lindsey Jones/Clinical Simulations 459 Questions with Verified Answers Information Gathering - Emphysema: (Abnormal condition of the alveoli resulting destruction and loss of elasticity) - CORRECT ANSWER LEVEL I : Cyanosis, Barrel chest, increased A-P diameter, Accessory muscle use, Digital clubbing of the nail beds, Significant history of smoking and/or occupational exposure to smoke or other pulmonary irritant LEVEL II : Dyspnea, Wheezing breath sounds LEVEL III ...

1. A 24 year old male pedestrian, struck by an automobile, is admitted to the emergency department 1 hour after injury. His blood pressure is 80/60 mmHg, heart rate 140 beats per minute and respiratory rate is 36 per minute. He is lethargic. Oxygen is delivered via face mask, and two large-caliber IVs are initiated. Arterial blood gases are obtained. His PaO2 is 118 mmHg, PaCO2 is 30 mmHg, and pH is 7.21. The treatment of his acid-base disorder is best accomplished by: A. Hyperventi...

A patient presents with a blunt trauma injury to the chest. On exam, he has absent breath sounds on one side of his chest and respiratory distress. Which additional sign would indicate that the patien t has a tension pneumothorax? a) Distended neck veins b) Inspiratory wheezing c) narrowed pulse pressure d) Tracheal deviation towards the side of injury Distended neck veins Hemostatic agents should be used for excessive bleeding when direct pressure alone does not work. The proper way to use most...

Eustress - Correct Answer-Positive stress Distress - Correct Answer-Negative stress Parasympathetic - Correct Answer-Rest and digest Sympathetic response - Correct Answer-Fight or flight. Increased HR, BP, cardiac output, blood glucose. Dilation of bronchial airways, pupil dilation. Cardiovascular signs of strss - Correct Answer-Racing/ pounding heart, increased pulse, increased BP, cold/ clammy hands and feet, increased blood glucose Respiratory signs of stress - Correct Answer-Increased...

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 88/50 R16. You establish IV access and administer a fluid challenge. En route to the hospital her ECG shows a widening QRS. You should administer: Sodium Bicarbonate. 3. 3. You PT experienced trauma yesterday and you are transferring her to a larger facility. She has been experiencing progressive hypoxia. You not...

List 4 critical life functions - correct answers Ventilation Oxygenation Circulation Perfusion What life function is first priority? - correct answers Ventilation What assessments would determine how well a patient is ventilating? - correct answers -RR -Vt -Chest Movement -Breath Sounds -PaCo2 -EtCO2 How would the therapist determine if a patient has a problem with oxygenation? - correct answers -HR -Color -Sensorium -PaO2/SpO2 What information would help the therapist de...