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NURS 4442 Critical Care Exam 1 Questions and Answers (VERIFIED). 1. When planning care for a client who is critically ill, what action should the nurse implement to decrease the client's stress? a. Strictly limit visitors. b. Play soft soothing music. c. Set lighting for day/night cycles. *d .Plan care to minimize interactions with the client. 2. The nurse is caring for a client with terminal cancer. It is essential for the nurse to consider which aspect of this client's care? a. Requ...

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...

NRNP 6566 FINAL EXAM LATEST 2023-2024 FORM A AND B /NRNP6566 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS |AGRADE (WALDEN UNIVERSITY) 2 LATEST VERSIONS UPDATED APRIL 2023 Question 1 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 trea...

Most important indicator that a patient has a severe illness? - ANSWER-Tachypnea 3 respiratory types, and their criteria - ANSWER-Hypoxemic (PaO2 <50-60) Hypercapnic (PaCO2 >50, pH <7.36) Mixed Delta gap (formula, when and why it's used) - ANSWER-Difference in AG from normal - Difference in HCO3 from normal In AG metabolic acidosis it's used. It tells you if there's underlying metabolic alkalosis or respiratory acidosis with bicarb compensation IN ADDITION to the AG metabo...

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...

What is the most important sign in a critically ill pt? Why? - Correct 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 dx? - Correct answer-Cardiac tamponade; obstru...

What is the most important sign in a critically ill pt? Why? - Correct 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? - Correct answer-Cardiac tamponade; obstructive s...

TMC Practice Exam with 100% Correct Questions and Answers 2023/2024 A+ Grade. 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 - Correct answer-Heart failure A patient is admitted to the ED following a motor vehicle accident. On physical exam, the respiratory therapist discovers that breath sound...

NRNP 6566 Final Exam Questions & Answers 2023 Update NRNP 6566 Final Exam Questions & Answers 2023 Update Question 1 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...

Prophecy RN B v3 When setting up a room for a new patient, what emergency equipment MUST be accessible and working at the bedside? - ANS Bag Valve mask You are on shift and overhear another nurse discussing confidential patient information on their cell phone during their break. What would be the BEST action to take? - ANS Speak with the nurse in private afterwards to remind her of HIPAA regulations What should you monitor for a patient at risk for respiratory depression...