Abg considerations - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

  1. A charge nurse notes that a staff nurse delegates an unfair share of tasks to the assistive personnel (AP) and the nurses on next shift report the staff nurse frequently leaves tasks uncompleted. Which of the following statements should the charge nurse make to resolve this conflict? A. "I need to talk to you about unit expectations regarding delegating and completing tasks." B. "Several staff members have commented that you don't do your fair share of the work.". C. "If you don't d...

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 ...

VA-BC Study Guide What size needle do you need for blood? How do you know if you cannulated an artery? You have a 16 year old patient and the PICC appears to be on the left side, how do you determine its in the vein and not artery? - 20-24 Bright red blood Preform ABG Patient needs one dose of vanco what would you recommend? How do you determine IO position placement? - Midline across abdomen If patient states NO IV what do you? What body position do you do for PICC removal? Wha...

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...

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 ...

1L of water = _____ lb. - 2.2 lb (1kg) A nursing student ask you what he should do if his patients chest tube drainage system breaks, what will you tell him? - place the distal end of the chest tubing connection in a sterile water container at a 2-cm level as an emergency water seal A patient comes to the clinic complaining of fatigue, lethargy, weakness, and confusion. As a nurse you know these symptoms are begining neurologic manifestations of what electrolyte imbalance? - Hypercalcem...

SAE STUDY EXAM QUESTIONS CORRECTLY ANSWERED. Question 1: A medical student is assigned to care for a patient with a smoking history and who is suspected of having emphysema. She asks for recommendations on what tests might be used to help determine the diagnosis. You would recommend all of the following EXCEPT: a. Pulmonary function testing b. Chest radiograph c. Chest ultrasound d. Arterial blood gas - CORRECT ANSWER C. Chest Ultrasound Question 2: A patient is performing a stress t...

NUR2392 MULTIDIMENSIONAL CARE II EXAM 2 | DETAILED | ANSWERS | BRAND NEW| 100% ACCURATE Uncompensated pH and one other value is abnormal Partial compensation pH, CO2, and HCO3 are all off Full compensation pH is normal Acidosis reduces the excitability of cardiovascular muscle, neurons, skeletal muscle, and smooth muscle. Alkalosis increases the sensitivity of excitable tissues allowing them to OVERRESPOND without stimulation ABG considerations - Assess cardiovascular w/ acidosis (cardi...

To Do: PNVN 1631 Module 5 Exam #2 Respiratory Due Oct 25 at 10:30am Points 80 Questions 80 Available Oct 25 at 9:45am - Oct 25 at 10:30am 45 minutes Time Limit 90 Minutes Allowed Attempts Unlimited Instructions This quiz was locked Oct 25 at 10:30am. Attempt History Attempt Time Score LATEST Attempt 1 21 minutes 78 out of 80 Score for this attempt: 78 out of 80 Submitted Oct 25 at 10:44am This attempt took 21 minutes. Respiratory Test: Read the questions carefully and choose the bes...

Respiratory Failure/Arrest • ARDS o Life threatening acute hypoxemic respiratory failure WITHOUT signs of heart failure o Pao2/FIo2 ≤200 mm Hg o MC develops in critically ill pts (MC while in hospital) oAcute: hours-days afterinciting event (sepsis MCC) o Pro-inflammatory cytokines à inflammatory lung injury à diffuse alveolar damage à permeability of alveolar capillary barrier à pulm edema, loss of surfactant, vasculardamage à ¯ blood oxygenation o Sxs: rapid onset of profou...

HESI RN Exit V3 (2024/ 2025) Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A Q: A client who is admitted with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is demonstrat- ing Kussmaul breathing and has a severe headache along with nausea. Her arterial blood gases (ABG) are : pH 7.50; PaCO, 30 mmH ; HCO, 24 mEq/L (24 mmol/L). Which assessment finding warrants Immediate intervention by the nurse? a. Muscle stiffness. b. Abdominal pain. c. Mental stupor. d. Fruity breath. Answer: c. mental stupor DK...