Venturi mask - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Inhalation - Answer- Also called inspiration. Diaphragm contracts and moves downward. Intercostal muscles contract and the ribcage expands. Negative pressure in the chest cavity causes air to rush into the lungs. ACTIVE process. Exhalation - Answer- Also called expiration. Diaphragm relaxes and moves up. Intercostal muscles relax and the ribcage moves inward. Decreasing size of the chest cavity forces air out. PASSIVE process. Hypercarbic Drive - Answer- normal respiratory control responds...

1. Where does the stimulus to breathe originate? A. Spinal cord B. Diaphragm C. Heart D. Brainstem 2. What is the proper way to measure an oropharyngeal airway? A. The nose to the xyphoid process. B. From the center of the mouth to the angle of the jaw. C. From the tip of the nose to the lobe of the ear. D. By the size of the patients thumb. 3. During respiration, where does the process of the gas exchange occur? A. Trachea B. Aveoli C. Epiglottis D. Bronchioles 4. A c...

FCCS (Fundamentals of Critical Care Support) What is the single most important indicator in critical illness? - tachypnea Beck's Triad - hypotension, JVD, muffled heart sounds - a/w cardiac tamponade What is the thyromental distance? - It is the distance in finger breadths between the anterior prominence of the thyroid cartilage (adam's apple) and the tip of the mandible (chin). It is an estimate of the length of the mandible and the available space anterior to the larynx What d...

NUR 242 Exam 3 study questions Unit 7 & 8 The nurse immediately checks on the patient and finds that she appears anxious and her vital signs are as follows: ØBlood pressure: 128/84 mm Hg ØHeart rate: 114 (sinus tachycardia) ØRespiratory rate: 24, labored and restless ØTemperature: 99.4° F (axillary) ØO2 saturation: 91% on 40% O2 via trach collar Which of these findings are cause for concern? ANS: **The BP is within normal range and only slightly elevated. **The temperature is o...

EMT-b NC State Exam Questions And Revised Correct Answers Latest Update | Already Passed!! Early signs of hypoxia include ___. - ANSWER : Increased heart and respiratory rate, anxiety, and restlessness. A normal respiratory rate in children is ____. - ANSWER : 15-30 What percentage of oxygen can be delivered with a venturi mask? - ANSWER : 24-40% What is a normal capillary refill time? - ANSWER : <2 seconds Stridor can be a sign of ____. - ANSWER : Upper airway obs...

Lindsey Jones G Questions and Answers Already Passed A respiratory therapist has achieved the following weaning parameters on a post-operative patient who experienced a total knee replacement. The SpO2 is 97% on 35% oxygen. Spont VT 480 mL VC 1600 mL VE 7.0 L MIP -4 cm H2O The next best action would be to A. reduce FIO2 to 0.30 B. return to full mechanical ventilation C. evaluate the MEF D. check the pressure manometer for leaks D In preparation for a smoking cessation...

NGN ATI MED SURGE CMS EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS (2024/2025) A+ GRADE. A nurse is reinforcing teaching about lowering fat & cholesterol in diet with aclient who has atherosclerosis. Which of the following responses by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? a.) I will list baked good to those containing trans-fat.b.) I will limit meat portion to 3 ounces per meal. c.) I will use palm oil in my cooking. d.) I will increase my consumption of 2 percent milk. Answe...

1 L of Nasal Cannula gives how much Oxygen? CORRECT ANSWER 4% How much oxygen in 6L nasal cannula? CORRECT ANSWER ~24% simple face mask delivers how much oxygen? CORRECT ANSWER 40-60% How much oxygen should be given with a simple face mask? CORRECT ANSWER 5L/min minimum Partial Rebreather offer how much O2? CORRECT ANSWER 60-75%; 6-11 L/min Short term oxygen? long term? CORRECT ANSWER simple-- partial rebreather Facemask with highest O2%? CORRECT ANSWER Non-Rebreather; >90% ...

A patient with an acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) needs to receive precise amounts of oxygen. Which equipment should the nurse prepare to use? a) Oxygen tent b) Venturi mask c) Nasal cannula d Oxygen-conserving cannula o :## b) Venturi mask The Venturi mask delivers precise concentrations of oxygen and should be selected whenever this is a priority concern. The other methods are less precise in terms of amount of oxygen delivered. The nurse deter...

MED SURG 1 / ATI MED Surge 1 NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+ Which assessment finding would the nurse expect when caring for a patient with asthma? - CORRECT ANSWERPaCO2 of 30 mm Hg Which oxygen delivery device may be used for a patient with an acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who requires precise amounts of oxygen? - CORRECT ANSWER-Venturi mask Which surgical option may be utilized t...