Tracheostomy site - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

ATLS10 exam questions with answers (answers outlined!!) 1. A 24-year-old male pedestrian, struck by an automobile, is admitted to the emergency department 1 hour after injury. His blood pressure is 80/60 mmHg, heart rate 140 beats per minute and respiratory rate is 36 per minute. He is lethargic. Oxygen is delivered via face mask, and two large-caliber IVs are initiated. Arterial blood gases are obtained. His PaO2 is 118 mmHg (15.7 kPa), PaCO2 is 30 mmHg (4.0 kPa), and pH is7.21. The treat...

Lindsey Jones TMC A Questions and Answers Rated A+ A patient Who has mild strider following endotracheal extubation would benefit most from which of the following? Racemic epinephrine Which of the following is most indicative of a pulmonary embolism Increase PAP, decreased PCWP A patient receiving mechanical ventilation has receive Halcion in the last 20 minutes. The physician orders the institution of spontaneous breathing trial to commence immediately. Which of the following me...

A client diagnosed with COPD is drowsy and unable to expectorate secretions. The nurse takes which initial action? a. forces fluids b. administers high flow O2 via mask c. performs nasotracheal suctioning d. encourages client to pursed lip breathe - c. performs nasotracheal suctioning Explanation: increased drowsiness in COPD can indicate CO2 retention. If the client is unable to expectorate secretions, nasotracheal suctioning is appropriate to clear the airway and facilitate coughing fo...

MED SURGICAL NCLEX The client coughs and the tube is dislodged. What is the initial nursing action? 1. Call the health care provider to reinsert the tube. 2. Ventilate the client using a manual resuscitation bag and face mask. 3. Cover the tracheostomy site with a sterile dressing to prevent infection. 4. Call the respiratory therapy department to reinsert the tracheostomy tube. - ANSWER 2. Ventilate the client using a manual resuscitation bag and face mask...

ATI Detailed Answer Key Student Success.N4581 Airway. Chest Tube Mgmt QUESTIONS AND RATIONALE 1. A nurse is observing the closed chest drainage system of a client who is 24 hr post thoracotomy. The nurse notes slow, steady bubbling in the suction control chamber. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Check the tubing connections for leaks. Rationale: This action is used to determine why a water seal chamber has continuous bubbling, not slow, steady bubbling. B. Check ...

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1. Following discharge teaching, a male client with duodenal ulcer tells the nurse the he will drink plenty of dairy products, such as milk, to help coat and protect his ulcer. What is the best follow-up action by the nurse. a- Remind the client that it is also important to switch to decaffeinated coffee and tea. b- Suggest that the client also plan to eat frequent small meals to reduce discomfort c- Review with the client the need to avoid foods that are rich in milk and cream. d- Reinforce thi...

Relias ED RN A, Complete Test Fall 2023 What is the current recommended dose of intravenous or intraosseous epinephrine in adult patients with cardiac arrest? 10 mg every 10 minutes 1 mg every 3-5 minutes 1 mg every 7 minutes 0.1 mg every 2 minutes A patient with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is MOST likely to suffer from what condition? Diabetes mellitus Cerebral palsy Diabetes Insipidus Myxedema coma A patient presents after sustaining a roll-over motor vehicle accident. Th...

A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a vaginal hysterectomy and asks for a drink. Her postoperative diet prescription reads: clear liquids; advance diet as tolerated. Which of the following responses should the nurse make? A. "lunch trays should be here within the hour" B. "I am going to listen to your abdomen" C. I'll get you some water to drink D. "I would wait a bit, or you could feel sick" - "I am going to listen to your abdomen" (make sure there is ...

ATI- PN Adult Medical Surgical Practice 2023 A Questions and Answers 100% correct A nurse is collecting data on a client who is scheduled for a cardiac catheterization. Which of the following laboratory levels should the nurse review prior to the procedure? BUN Rationale: BUN levels indicate kidney function. The nurse should review the lab level to determine if the client can tolerate the IV contrast dye during the procedure. A nurse is assisting in the plan of care regarding bowel ...