Paradoxical pulse - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NAEMT EXAM 2024 WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS Endotracheal intubation EMS is treating a 24-year-old soccer player who was kicked in the chest. Prehospital providers note paradoxical movement of a portion of the patient's chest wall. The patient;s respiratory rate is 16 and oxygen saturation is 94%. What is the most appropriate action A) Endotracheal intubation B) Provide supplemental oxygen and transport to a trauma center C) Place bulky dressing over the wound and tight wrap the chest ...

NR 224 EXAM 2 REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+/ VERIFIED/ Atelectasis - -The collapse of the alveoli that prevents normal exchange of oxygen and CO2 how to prevent atelectasis - -deep breathing exercises, coughing after surgery, smoking cessation prior to surgery Respiratory Observations on a patient - -observe nails for clubbing, chest wall retraction and accessory muscle use, breathing pattern, and assess for paradoxical breathing or asynchronous breathing 6 P's of Dyspnea -...

EMT FISDAP FINAL EXAM Questions and Answers (2022/2023) (Verified Answers) EMT FISDAP FINAL EXAM Questions and Answers (2022/2023) (Verified Answers) what do you do for labored, contstriction, or lack of tidal volume - correct answer assist ventilations with BVM What do you do for acid in eyes - correct answer irrigate, if contacts take them out Signs and Symptoms of tension pneumothorax - correct answer progressive shortness of breath increased altered level of c...

EMT Trauma Fisdap Questions and Answers 2023 Treatment for a patient with full-thickness burns High-flow oxygen; dry, sterile dressings; thermal management (keep patient warm); provide rapid transport What should you do if there is a major hemorrhage in a patient? Apply a proximal tourniquet to stop the bleeding immediately. Then turn to patient's airway and breathing status (CAB) How do you care for a partially amputated extremity? Control bleeding with bulky compression (pre...

Respiratory Therapy - Lindsey Jones/Clinical Simulations 459 Questions with Verified Answers Information Gathering - Emphysema: (Abnormal condition of the alveoli resulting destruction and loss of elasticity) - CORRECT ANSWER LEVEL I : Cyanosis, Barrel chest, increased A-P diameter, Accessory muscle use, Digital clubbing of the nail beds, Significant history of smoking and/or occupational exposure to smoke or other pulmonary irritant LEVEL II : Dyspnea, Wheezing breath sounds LEVEL III ...

Med-Surg II HESI Test Bank_ Complete Updated fall 2022-2023. - A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a possible cataract. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect the client to report? 1) Decreased color perception 2) Loss of peripheral vision 3) Bright flashes of light 4) Eyestrain - A nurse is assisting with the care of a client immediately following a lumbar puncture. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.) 1) E...

Atelectasis - The collapse of the alveoli that prevents normal exchange of oxygen and CO2 how to prevent atelectasis - deep breathing exercises, coughing after surgery, smoking cessation prior to surgery Respiratory Observations on a patient - observe nails for clubbing, chest wall retraction and accessory muscle use, breathing pattern, and assess for paradoxical breathing or asynchronous breathing 6 P's of Dyspnea - P- Pulmonary Bronchial Constriction P- Possible Foreign Body P- Pulmon...

First steps for SOB Answer - 1. Vitals 2. O2 via NC or NRB, BVM if not breathing adequately on their own 3. IV access 4. Cardiac and pulse Ox monitoring 5. EKG 6. CXR 7. US 8. Ddimer 9. BNP 10. trops When do you use Non-Invasive PPV? Answer - -moderate to severe dyspnea -accessory muscle use -paradoxical abdominal movement -fatigue -RR > 25 bpm -pH < 7.35 -pCO2 > 45 When do you not use NIPPV? Answer - -respiratory arrest -hemodynamic instability -aspiration risk ...

EMT FISDAP FINAL Exam Questions & Answers Latest 2022 Rated A+ what do you do for labored, contstriction, or lack of tidal volume(ANSWER) assist ventilations with BVM 2. What do you do for acid in eyes(ANSWER) irrigate, if contacts take them out 3. Signs and Symptoms of tension pneumothorax(ANSWER) progressive shortness of breath increased altered level of consciousness neck vein distention tracheal deviation 4. What organ could be affected by trauma to the upper right quadrant(ANSWER)...

A brief early to middiastolic impulse represents a palpable? - S3 A difference between these levels constitutes a paradoxical pulse? - >= 10mm Hg to 12 mm Hg a large pericardial effusion may make the apical impulse? - Undetectable A medium pitched, grade 2/4, blowing decrescendo diastolic murmur, best heard in the fourth left intercostal space with radiation to the Apex may indicate? - Aortic Regurgitation A middiastolic murmur and PreSystolic murmur would reflect? - Turbulent flow acros...