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NUR 265 Exam 2 Questions With Complete SolutionsAt what rate is appropriate for blood sugar to be lowered?
Correct Answer *No more than 50-75 dl/hr*
Describe a tension pneumothorax. Correct Answer An air leak
in the lung or chest wall which causes complete collapse of the
affected lung. Air collects under pressure compressing the blood
vessels and limiting blood return.
*THIS IS AN EMERGENCY*
Describe an Addisonian Crisis. Correct Answer Usually
associated with an infection. It is an "overexageration" of
symptoms. It is life threatening and can lead to death.
Describe flail chest. Correct Answer 2 or more completely
broken ribs with no support. Creates a paradoxical chest
movement.
Describe SIMV vent mode. Correct Answer The pt attempts to
breath and the vent assists with their breaths
Describe the A/C vent mode. Correct Answer The vent does
everything for the patient. It delivers a set amount of breaths per
minute
For a chest tube, is there supposed to be bubbling in the suction
control chamber? Correct Answer Yes
, For a chest tube, is there supposed to be bubbling in the water
seal chamber? Correct Answer No. Bubbling means that there
is an air leak
Give examples of what could cause a high pressure alarm.
Correct Answer Blocked airway
Coughing
Tension pneumothorax
Anxiety/Pain: Sedate them
Kinks in tubing
Decreased lung compliance: ARDS
*Assess the patient not the monitor*
Give examples of what could cause a low pressure alarm.
Correct Answer Not getting enough air (in or out)
Air leak in the cuff: Check the pilot balloon
Disconnected tubing
Low Vt
*Assess the patient not the monitor*
How is a pheochromocytoma diagnosed? Correct Answer HTN
Elevated levels of catecholamines
CT/MRI
How is a pheochromocytoma treated? Correct Answer
Medication to lower the BP and surgery to remove the tumor on
the adrenal gland
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