Open pneumothorax - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

The nurse is caring for a client with a severe nosebleed. The health care provider inserts a nasal sponge. What should the nurse teach the client about this intervention? A. The sponge creates a risk for viral sinusitis B. The sponge can stay in place for 3 to 4 days if needed C. The client should remain supine while the sponge is in place D. NSAIDs are contraindicated while the sponge is in place ANS: B _____________________________________________________________________________________...

A 22-year-old man is hypotensive and tachycardic after a shotgun wound to the left shoulder. His blood pressure is initially 80/40 mm Hg. After initial fluid resuscitation his blood pressure increases to 122/84 mm Hg. His heart rate is now 100 beats per minute and his respiratory rate is 28 breaths per minute. A tube thoracostomy is performed for decreased left chest breath sounds with the return of a small amount of blood and no air leak. After chest tube insertion, the most appropriate next st...

ATLS 10th Edition Exam (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Qs & As| 100% Correct| Grade A Q: Hypovolemic shock Answer: Situation in which there is insufficiency blood flow to provide adequate cellualr oxygenation causing anaerobic metabolism to ensue Q: Use ____ to open airway in trauma Answer: Chin lift Q: What do we always need to assume in trauma with regards to c-spine Answer: Assume pt has broken neck Q: If a pt has a patent airway can we assume their breath...

TNCC 9th Edition Practice Questions And Answers MARCH mneumonic - CORRECT ANSWER-Massive Hemorrhage: Control with combat gauze, celox gauze, or chito gauze; replacement of blood loss with whole blood or 1:1:1 ratio of plasma, RBC, and platelets to achieve SBP of 80-90mmHg. Airway: Establish and maintain patent airway Respiration: Decompress suspected tension pneumothorax, seal open chest wounds, and support ventilation and oxygenation as required. Circulation: Provide vascular acces...

ATI RN Comprehensive Online Practice 2019 B with NGN A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) via mechanical ventilation. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects of PEEP? Hypoxemia Tension pneumothorax Malignant hypertension Atelectasis - ANSWER Tension pneumothorax The nurse should identify that tension pneumothorax is a possible adverse effect of...

ATI Adv. Med-surg FINAL EXAM 1. A nurse in a burn treatment center is caring for a client who is admitted with severe burns to both lower extremities and is pending an escharotomy. The client’s spouse asks the nurse what the procedure entails. Which of the following nursing statements is appropriate? a. “large incisions will be made in the eschar to improve circulation” b. “ I can call the doctor back here if you want me to” c. “a piece of skin will be removed and grafted ov...

Penetrating Chest Trauma: This can be - -hemothorax -pneumothorax -tension pneumothorax -open pneumothorax (sucking chest wound) Hemothorax/Pneumothorax: This is when - blood or air has accumulated in the pleural space and the lung has collapsed Hemothorax/Pneumothorax: Signs/Symptoms include - -SOB -increased HR -diminished breath sounds on the affected side -less movement on the affected side -chest pain -cough -subQ emphysema Hemothorax/Pneumothorax Signs/Symptoms: What will...

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Exam 3: NUR210/ NUR 210 (2024/ 2025 Update) Transition to Practice-Capstone | Review with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A – Fortis Q: signs and symptoms of a pulmonary embolism Answer: anxiety increased RR and HR decreased BP and oxygen diminished breath sounds Q: treatment for a pulmonary embolism Answer: oxygen, TPA, heparin, lovenox (1mg/kg) bed rest first 24 hr elevate HOB Q: what to do for a pt on TPA? Answer: frequent neuro ch...

obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) repetitive pharyngeal collapse during sleep, which leads to absence of breathing; can produce daytime drowsiness and elevated blood pressure OSA manifestations -loud snoring -snorting -witnessed apnea -gasping during sleep -recurrent waking during sleep -choking OSA treatment 1. Weight loss and avoidance of alcohol 2. Nasal CPAP 3. Surgical widening of airway 4. Avoid use of sedatives 5. Oral appliances surfactant deficiency disorder Disorder c...