Semicomatose - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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List 4 critical life functions - correct answers Ventilation Oxygenation Circulation Perfusion What life function is first priority? - correct answers Ventilation What assessments would determine how well a patient is ventilating? - correct answers -RR -Vt -Chest Movement -Breath Sounds -PaCo2 -EtCO2 How would the therapist determine if a patient has a problem with oxygenation? - correct answers -HR -Color -Sensorium -PaO2/SpO2 What information would help the therapist de...

4 critical life functions 1. Ventilation 2. Oxygenation 3. Circulation 4. Perfusion Findings that indicate patient's fluid intake exceeds urine output 1. Weight gain 2. Electrolyte imbalance 3. Increased hemodynamic pressures 4. Decreased lung compliance Reading that indicates hypovolemia CVP < 2 mmHg Reading that indicates hypervolemia CVP > 6 mmHg Semicomatose Responds only to painful stimul

TMC Respiratory Care Boards Study Guide Rated A+ 4 critical life functions 1. Ventilation 2. Oxygenation 3. Circulation 4. Perfusion Findings that indicate patient's fluid intake exceeds urine output 1. Weight gain 2. Electrolyte imbalance 3. Increased hemodynamic pressures 4. Decreased lung compliance Reading that indicates hypovolemia CVP < 2 mmHg Reading that indicates hypervolemia CVP > 6 mmHg Semicomatose Responds only to painful stimuli Lethargy or somnolence Sleepy Obtunded D...

4 critical life functions 1. Ventilation 2. Oxygenation 3. Circulation 4. Perfusion Findings that indicate patient's fluid intake exceeds urine output 1. Weight gain 2. Electrolyte imbalance 3. Increased hemodynamic pressures 4. Decreased lung compliance Reading that indicates hypovolemia CVP < 2 mmHg Reading that indicates hypervolemia CVP > 6 mmHg Semicomatose Responds only to painful stimuli

Normal Urine Output Answer 40mL/hr (approximatley 1 Liter a day) Intake exceeds output Answer -weight gain -electrolyte imbalance -increased hemodynamic pressures -decreased lung compliance Central Venous Pressure (CVP) Answer can indicate changes in fluid balance Normal CVP Answer 2-6mmHg or 4-12cmH20 -decreased CVP can indicate hypovalemia (fluid therapy) -increased CVP can indicate hypervalemia (diuretics) Stuporous, confused , sleepy Answer consider sleep apnea or exces...

What is included in a patients physical exam for neuro? correct answer: Mental status glasgow coma scale Mini mental state examination (progression of dementia and other neuro disease states) what grade of responsiveness is this: may sleep more than usual or be somewhat confused on first awakening, but fully oriented when aroused correct answer: awake What grade of responsiveness is this: drowsy but follows simple commands when stimulated correct answer: lethargic What grade of r...

Kettering TMC Practice Exam A respiratory therapist enters a patient's room during oxygen rounds. The patient has end - stage emphysema and appears to be sleeping. The patient doesn't respond to questions and his pulse is 20 bpm. The therapist should immediately. A. Confirm DNR status B. Go get help C. Begin rescue ventilation D. Begin chest compressions - Confirm DNR status Which of the following clinical observations is most commonly associated with right heart failure? A P...

4 critical life functions 1. Ventilation 2. Oxygenation 3. Circulation 4. Perfusion Findings that indicate patient's fluid intake exceeds urine output 1. Weight gain 2. Electrolyte imbalance 3. Increased hemodynamic pressures 4. Decreased lung compliance Reading that indicates hypovolemia CVP < 2 mmHg Reading that indicates hypervolemia CVP > 6 mmHg Semicomatose Responds only to painful stimuli

What is the difference between an antibiotic and an antimicrobial? correct answers Antibiotics are naturally occurring compounds Antimicrobials include include both natural and synthetic compounds- both inhibit or kill microorganisms There are many devices to deliver to neonatal and pediatric patients. what specific contraindications to oxygen therapy exist in this population? correct answers No specific contraindications to delivering oxygen exist when indications are deemed to be present....