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Random from CPEN Practice test 1 Questions And Answers plague (yersinia pestis) - answer- fever - *bloody sputum* - clinical pneumonia <-- *early sign* - sepsis + DIC <-- *late sign* anthrax (bacillius anthracis) - answer- fever - headache - dyspnea - cough - N/V - chest/abd pain botulism (clostridium botulinum) - answer-*descending* flaccid paralysis - cranial nerve palsy - normal mentation smallpox (variola) - answer- fever - vesiculopustular leisons in face + trunk Dext...

What PO2 value indicates respiratory failure in adults? PO2 < 60 mmHg What blood value indicates hypercapnia? PCO2 > 45 mmHg What condition occurs when the PO2 is < 60 mmHg (acute hypoxemia), the CO2 tension rises > 50 mmHg (acute hypercarbia, hypercapnia) & the pH drops < 7.35, or both? Acute respiratory failure What are the S/S of respiratory failure in adults? Dyspnea, SOB Tachypnea Intercostal & sternal retractions Cyanosis Tachycardia Cough that produces sputum...

NUR 210 (M1) - ARDS, Mechanical Vent (Invasive, CPAP, BIPAP), OSAThe nurse is assessing a client with multiple trauma who is at risk for developing acute respiratory distress syndrome. The nurse should assess for which earliest sign of acute respiratory distress syndrome? 1. Bilateral wheezing 2. Inspiratory crackles 3. Intercostal retractions 4. Increased respiratory rate - correct answer 4. Increased respiratory rate Rationale:The earliest detectable sign of acute respiratory distress s...

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NU 404- unit 6 exam Practice Questions and Answers Regarding the transition to extrauterine life, when does the first period of reactivity occur? - Ans:-30 minutes after birth Regarding the transition to extrauterine life, when does the second period of reactivity occur? - Ans:- 2-8 hours after birth What are the 3 adjustments a baby must make after birth? - Ans:-respiratory, cardiovascular, thermal What is chemical initiation of breathing? - Ans:-when the umbilical cord is cut (utero-pla...

A 10-year-old boy presents to the clinic with his mother with cold-like symptoms for 4 days. He has a wet-cough that has been persistent over the last 4 days and interferes with outside play. His mother would like to get something for his cough. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial management for his cough? ADextromethorphan BGuaifenesin CPromethazine-codeine DWarm fluids and honey - Answer-D A 10-year-old girl presents with fever, sore throat, cough, headache, and gene...

Types of burn injuries ___ : burn to the skin caused by any external heat source ___ : burn is irritation and destruction of human tissue caused by exposure to a chemical, usually by direct contact with the chemical or its fumes. ___ : burn is a burn that results from electricity passing through the body causing rapid injury thermal, chemical, electrical Breathing noxious chemicals or hot air can cause damage to the respiratory tract. ___ ___ injuries are a major predictor of mortality in burn...

Random from CPEN Practice Test 1 Solved 100% Correct!! plague (yersinia pestis) - fever - bloody sputum - clinical pneumonia <-- early sign - sepsis + DIC <-- late sign anthrax (bacillius anthracis) - fever - headache - dyspnea - cough - N/V - chest/abd pain botulism (clostridium botulinum) -descending flaccid paralysis - cranial nerve palsy - normal mentation smallpox (variola) - fever - vesiculopustular leisons in face + trunk Dextrose 5% not used to ...

Kettering CSE (patho review) weakening and permanent enlargement of the air spaces distal to the terminal bronchioles. hypertrophy of the goblet cells and mucus glands dyspnea on exertion w/ significant hypoxemia and hypercapnia COPD (emphysema chronic bronchitis) chronic ventilatory failure chronic hypercapnia increased lung compliance loss of elastic recoil chronic CO2 retention COPD (emphysema chronic bronchitis) general appearance - barrel chest (increased A-P diameter)...

A patient is brought to the emergency department with shortness of breath, a respiratory rate of 30 breaths per minute, intercostal retractions, and frothy, pink sputum. The nurse caring for this patient will expect to administer which drug? a.Furosemide (Lasix) b.Hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL) c.Mannitol (Osmitrol) d.Spironolactone (Aldactone) - ans ----a.Furosemide (Lasix) Furosemide, a potent diuretic, is used when rapid or massive mobilization of fluids is needed. This patien...