Endotracheal tubes - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

2024 ATI MED SURG Content Mastery Exam Questions & Answers-A charge nurse is observing a newly licensed nurse provide care for a client who is receiving internal radiation therapy for the treatment of cervical cancer. For which of the following actions by the newly licensed nurse should the charge nurse intervene? A. Leaving soiled linens in a container in the client's room i B. Instructing visitors to remain 2 m (6 feet) away from the client C. Borrowing a dosimeter film badge from another n...

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...

CardioPulmonary Rehab According to the ATS, what are the two specific objectives of pulmonary rehabilitation? - Answer: 1 - To control and alleviate symptoms and complications of respiratory impairment 2 - To teach patients how to achieve optimal capacity for activities of daily living Egan VII, p - 1226 Gas Therapy What is the weight of CO2 in a full D cylinder at 21 degrees Celsius and 14.7 psig? - Answer: 4 lbs McPherson, p - 26 Airwaycare Of what material are Jackson tracheostomy tu...

which of the following are classic signs of preeclampsia? - ANSWERShypertension, proteinuria, and visions changes Braxton-hicks contractions - ANSWERSoccur in the second trimester and are false labor. a 4 year old male slammed his right hand in a door. His index finger is completely severed, and his middle finger is hanging by flap of skin. What should you do? - ANSWERSapply a dressing over the partially amputated finger what size endotracheal tubes is generally used when orally intubat...

The nurse is caring for a client with a severe nosebleed. The health care provider inserts a nasal sponge. What should the nurse teach the client about this intervention? A. The sponge creates a risk for viral sinusitis B. The sponge can stay in place for 3 to 4 days if needed C. The client should remain supine while the sponge is in place D. NSAIDs are contraindicated while the sponge is in place ANS: B _____________________________________________________________________________________...

Start: Chapter 21: Respiratory Care Modalities Correct Answer-Start: Chapter 21: Respiratory Care Modalities The nurse is caring for a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The patient has been receiving high-flow oxygen therapy for an extended time. What symptoms should the nurse anticipate if the patient were experiencing oxygen toxicity? A) Bradycardia and frontal headache B) Dyspnea and substernal pain C) Peripheral cyanosis and restlessness D) Hypotension an...

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...

Immediately following placement of an endotracheal tube, correct position of the tube can be confirmed by: A. arterial blood gases B. a cuff pressure manometer C. an end-tidal CO2 detector D. observation of suctioned secretions - Answer-C. an end-tidal CO2 detector The following intervention(s) can decrease the incidence of pneumonia in patients with endotracheal tubes in place: A. brush teeth with a soft brush B. brush tongue and gums with a foam swab C. suction oropharynx above the t...

Artificial Airways Correct Answer-- Oropharyngeal Airway - Nasopharyngeal Airway - Endotracheal Tube—avg 14 day use d/t risk of ischemia, fistula, vocal cord paralysis - Tracheostomy Tube—long-term use *Oropharyngeal may be removed when gag reflex regained; nasopharyngeal may be removed when pt awake and attempting to remove* Endotracheal Tubes Correct Answer-Most common short-term artificial airway inserted down the trachea - Provides positive-pressure ventilation - Pts may be ...

CRNA Interview Questions and Answers 100% Solved What are the interventions for cardiogenic shock? ️️-Fluids -Vasopressors (Dopamine) -Inotropes (Dobutamine, Milrinone for heart failure) -IABP, ECMO Your ventilator is peak pressure alarming. What could be the problem? ️️-Normal plateau pressure - Kink in tubing, patient biting tube, mucous plug, bronchospasm, ETT too small -If high plateau pressure - there is an issue with lung compliance ie: developing PNA, pulmonary edema, ...