End tidal co2 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Upon arrival at a trauma scene, you should complete a(n) - Scene Size-up Prolonged scene times may reflect: - Ineffective team collaboration Which of the following indicates a state of hyperventilation? - An end tidal CO2 level less than 30 mmHG A 23 year old female fell from a 2nd floor balcony. Upon arrival, you find her lying in the grass. She responds to verbal commands and your assessment reveals flat neck veins, & normal chest/abdomen/pelvic examinations. Vital signs are: BP 74/40, P...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which action would the nurse take to verify the correct placement of an oral endotracheal tube (ET) immediately after insertion and before securing the tube? a. Obtain a portable chest x-ray. b. Use an end-tidal CO2 monitor. c. Auscultate for bilateral breath sounds. d. Observe for symmetrical chest movement. ANS: B End-tidal CO2 monitors are currently recommended for rapid verification of ET placement. Auscultation for bilateral breath sounds and checking chest exp...

Exam 1: NSG3250 / NSG 3250 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Adult Health I | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A Q: What drugs for conscious sedation Answer: Medazolam Propofol Q: Diff between epidural and spinal Answer: Epi-cath/long term Spinal-injection/short term Q: Signs of malignant hyperthermia Answer: Rapid fever Drop in spo2 Tachycardia Elevated end tidal co2 Q: When does malignant hyperthermia occur? Answer: First 15 mins to 24 hours of receiving anesthesia Q: Interventi...

AORN Periop 101 Final Exam 2024 Who can provide anesthesia care? (4) - Answer ️️ -1. Anesthesiologists 2. CRNA's 3. Anesthesia assistants 4. Periop nurses 4 types anesthesia - Answer ️️ -General - loss of consciousness Regional - loss of sensation Local - small area loss of sensation MAC - IV Whose responsibility during MAC to monitor pt? - Answer ️️ -RN What should RN monitor during MAC? (3) - Answer ️️ -1. Extravasation of IV 2. Reduction of arterial O2 sat 3. Diff...

NSG222/ NSG 222 HESI: (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Family Nursing Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A – Herzing Q: what should the nurse document on an infant w/ diarrhea? Answer: Childs appearance and color decreased tear production sunkin orbitals dry mucous membranes -- dehydration risk Q: CM of a UTI Answer: fever nv chills abdominal, back, flank pain enuresis/ incontinence hematuria jaundice -in neonate for feeding or lat...

Average urine output per hour is approximately? Answer 40 mL According to the Berlin Criteria, a patient is classified with severe ARDS when his Pao2/Fio2 ratio is? Answer Less than 100 A patient is admitted to the ED with a possible CVA. Which diagnostic test is most appropriate for identification of an acute cerebral infarction? Answer CT Scan: checks chest, abdomen and brain (2-3 dimensions) Cerebral angiography Answer measures abnormal cerebral circulation PET scan Answer checks ...

c. severe maxillofacial fractures 1. Which of the following signs is LEAST reliable for diagnosing esophageal intubation? a. symmetrical chest wall movement b. end-tidal CO2 presence by colorimetry c. bilateral breath sounds d. oxygen saturation >92% e. ETT above carina on chest x-ray 2. Which of the following signs the necessitates a definitive airway in severe trauma patients? a. fascial lacerations b. repeated vomiting d. sternal fracture e. Glasgow Coma Scale score of 12 3. Tw...

1. Which of the following signs is LEAST reliable for diagnosing esophageal intubation? a. symmetrical chest wall movement b. end-tidal CO2 presence by colorimetry c. bilateral breath sounds d. oxygen saturation >92% e. ETT above carina on chest x-ray 2. Which of the following signs the necessitates a definitive airway in severe trauma patients? a. fascial lacerations b. repeated vomiting d. sternal fracture e. Glasgow Coma Scale score of 12 3. Twenty-seven patients are seriously i...

1. various oxygen administration devices 2. intubation equipment 3. suction equipment 4. chest tube placement equipment 5. Bag-valve device with various sizes of mask 6. medications for pain and agitation 7. fluids for vascular support 8. Venous and arterial line equipment 9. cardiac monitor and defibrillator clinical simulation 1 A respiratory therapist assigned to the ED is asked to assist in the evaluation of a 24 year old male victim of a motorcycle accident who w...

Most important indicator that a patient has a severe illness? - ANSWER-Tachypnea 3 respiratory types, and their criteria - ANSWER-Hypoxemic (PaO2 <50-60) Hypercapnic (PaCO2 >50, pH <7.36) Mixed Delta gap (formula, when and why it's used) - ANSWER-Difference in AG from normal - Difference in HCO3 from normal In AG metabolic acidosis it's used. It tells you if there's underlying metabolic alkalosis or respiratory acidosis with bicarb compensation IN ADDITION to the AG metabo...