Laryngospasm Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NBME 9 STEP 2CK PPSV-23 vaccine - correct answer > or = to 65 yo or pts 19-64 yo w/ underlying medical conditions ie immune compromised ie HIV booster given 5 years after initial dose PCV 13 vaccine - correct answer Given kids up to 18 yo, or immunocompromised, CSF leaks, end stage kidney dz, cochlear implants Post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder - correct answer Caused by EBV after pts have solid organ or stem cell transplants on high dose immunosuppressive medications. P...

GERD QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED Which medication increases lower esophageal sphincter pressure? 1 Diazepam 2 Bethanechol 3 Theophylline 4 Morphine sulfate 2 (Bethanechol increases the pressure in the lower esophagus. Diazepam, theophylline, and morphine sulfate are medications that decrease lower esophageal pressure) Which respiratory complication occurs due to irritation of the upper airway by gastric secretions? 1 Asthma 2 Pneumonia 3 Laryngospasm...

Maximal respiratory depression following IV morphine occurs within 7 minutes Discontinue ginko biloba because Interferes with blood clotting Elderly patients have an increased risk of aspiration during general anesthesia because Decrease esophageal motility Delayed discharge of a child with resolved laryngeal edema is related to Possible rebound effect of racemoc epinephrine AV fistula placement, first action is Auscultate the bruit Educate patient palpate for a thrill Naloxone durati...

The anesthesia care provider (ACP) is performing an induction on a known asthmatic patient. The patient experiences a laryngospasm during intubation. The patient's oxygen saturation is 65%. The scrubbed surgical technologist should: correct answer: prepare for a tracheostomy. Which of the following is the minimum number of counts for a Cesarean section case? correct answer: 4 During surgery, the surgical technologist reaches for a supply item being handed by the circulator. The surgical...

During an assessment of a 45-yr-old patient with asthma, the nurse notes wheezing and dyspnea. The nurse interprets that these symptoms are related to what pathophysiologic change? a. Laryngospasm b. Pulmonary edema c. Narrowing of the airway d. Overdistention of the alveoli Answer c. Narrowing of the airway A 45-yr-old man with asthma is brought to the emergency department by automobile. He is short of breath and appears frightened. During the initial nursing assessment, which clinical m...

NCCT tech in surgery practice exam (Surgical tech) Q’s & A’s Graded A+ The anesthesia care provider (ACP) is performing an induction on a known asthmatic patient. The patient experiences a laryngospasm during intubation. The patient's oxygen saturation is 65%. The scrubbed surgical technologist should: prepare for a tracheostomy. Which of the following is the minimum number of counts for a Cesarean section case? 4 During surgery, the surgical technologist reaches for a supply item be...

Signs of malignant hyperthermia : Tachycardia, CO2 retention, muscle rigidity, increase in body temp, lethal arrythmia Tx for malignant hyperthermia : EMS, O2, dantrolene, cold saline IV, ice packs-groin, axilla,neck What tyoe of med is methohexital/brevital : Barbiturate Side effects of brevital : Apnea on induction, muscle twitching, hiccups, decrease in BP, increase in HR, laryngospasm, bronchospasm What type of med is pentothal/Thiopental : Barbiturate 2 | P a g e Side effects...

ATI Med Surg Proctored Exam Practice Qs |Questions and Answers 2023 A nurse is caring for a client who experienced a traumatic head injury and has an intraventricular catheter (Ventriculostomy) for ICP monitoring. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following complications related to the ventriculostomy?: a. Headache b. Infection c. Aphasia d. Hypertension b. Infection Monitor for infection and use strict asepsis to avoid life-threatening meningitis. A nurse is p...

oropharyngeal airway correct answer: - Indications a)*Unconscious patient b) support the tongue c)*bite block ( w/ E.T. tube or seizure) d) Facilitate oral suctioning - Complications a)* This airway should be left unsecured b) Gagging- remove airway, suction airway, give O2 c) vomiting d) Laryngospasm e) airway obstruction- remove, clear out or replace, may also be too small. - Proper size determination: a)*Length should be equal to distance from angle of jaw to tip chin o...

Signs of malignant hyperthermia correct answer: Tachycardia, CO2 retention, muscle rigidity, increase in body temp, lethal arrythmia Tx for malignant hyperthermia correct answer: EMS, O2, dantrolene, cold saline IV, ice packs-groin, axilla,neck What tyoe of med is methohexital/brevital correct answer: Barbiturate Side effects of brevital correct answer: Apnea on induction, muscle twitching, hiccups, decrease in BP, increase in HR, laryngospasm, bronchospasm What type of med is pe...