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Before PFT's how long should a patient refrain from smoking? Using an inhaler? - smoking: 6-8 h inhaler: 4-6 h What test must you do before performing an arterial puncture? - Allen'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? - 5 minutes (20 min if the patient is on anticoagulant therapy) What are the normal ranges for ABG's? (pH, PAO2, PACO2,...

AC3 Exam 1 questions with correct answers Triage - Correct Answer-score of 1= emergent Score of 5 = non-urgent Emergent - Correct Answer-(life threatening): respiratory distress, chest pain, stroke, active hemorrhage, unstable vital signs Urgent - Correct Answer-(quickly/not life threatening): severe abdominal pain, displaced or multiple fx, PNA Non-urgent - Correct Answer-(can wait without fear of deterioration): skin rash, strains and sprains, colds, simple fractures Primary surv...

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

PADI Open Water Diver Final Exam C questions and correct answers As you descend in water the pressure - ANSWERS increases A depth change of 10 meters/33 feet causes a pressure change of - ANSWERS 2 bar/ata if you take 6 liters of air from the surface to 20 metres/66 feet, the volume will be - ANSWERS 2 liters The density of the air at 20 meters/66 feet would be _______ the density at the surface of - ANSWERS three times A balloon fully inflated and sealed at 10 meters/33 feet, would ...

Air Methods Critical Care Exam(correct answers 2023/2024) Air Methods Critical Care Exam(correct answers 2023/2024) Before PFT's how long should a patient refrain from smoking? Using an inhaler? smoking: 6-8 h inhaler: 4-6 h What test must you do before performing an arterial puncture? Allen'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? 5 minut...

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HESI Pharmacology Review Questions and Answers Cardiac Drugs/Diuretics • Digoxin (Lanoxin) – positive inotrope (increases force of contraction); negative chronotrope (decreases heart rate). How do you assess for this? (Always take AP for a full minute!) • Client with long hx of daily digoxin and furosemide (Lasix) use; creates a high risk for dig toxicity (Lasix can cause hypokalemia, which can lead to dig toxicity) • Digoxin taken with dronedarone (Multaq), which is another antid...

What is encephalitis? - inflammation or infection of the brain What causes encephalitis? - West Nile Virus Herpes What are the s/s of encephalitis? - High fever, N/V, stiff neck Flu like symptoms change in LOC photophobia pupil changes (dilate & less responsive to light) What is used to dx encephalitis? - lumbar puncture EEG CT (looks for mass) What are N/I for encephalitis? - Neuro checks Monitor for s/s of ICP Suction only resp compromised HOB 30-45 Decrease stimuli What is the...

AHA BLS Exam (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Graded A QUESTION If an unresponsive infant is not breathing and has a heart rate of 53 beats per minute and signs of poor perfusion despite oxygenation and ventilation with a bag and mask, which of the following should you perform? a. One rescue breath every 10 seconds b. Cycles of back blows and chest thrusts c. Chest compressions without breaths d. Both chest compressions and breaths Answer: ...