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NUR 215 - exam 3 Questions and Answers(Latest Update 2024/2025) Solutions
what conditions alter gas exchange - CORRECT ANSWERS (the mighty 4)
hypoxemia, hypoxia, hypercarbia, hypocarbia
ventilation - CORRECT ANSWERS movement of air into and out of lungs
through the act of
respiration - CORRECT ANSWERS exchange of the gases oxygen and carbon
dioxide in the lungs
what affects pulmonary function? - CORRECT ANSWERS upper respiratory
infections (URIs) cold, rhinosinusitis, pharyngitis, influenza, lower respiratory
infections, RSV, acute bronchitis, tuberulosis
what affects ventilation? - CORRECT ANSWERS rate/depth of respirations,
lung compliance and elasticity and airway resistance
hyperventilation - CORRECT ANSWERS occurs when a person breathes fast
and deeply to move large amount of air through the lungs, causing too much carbon
dioxide to be removed by the alveoli.
hypoxemia - CORRECT ANSWERS low arterial blood oxygen levels
hypoxia - CORRECT ANSWERS inadequate oxygenation of organs and
tissues / hypoxic central nervous system causes abnormal brain functioning /
hypoxic renal issues causes abnormal kidney functioning (poor urine outpout)
hypoxic limb tissue results in muscle functioning (muscle weakness and pain with
exercise)
hypercarbia (hypercapnia) - CORRECT ANSWERS an excess of dissolved CO2
in the blood
hypocarbia (hypocapnia) - CORRECT ANSWERS low level of dissolved CO2 in
the blood
, NUR 215 - exam 3 Questions and Answers
(Latest Update 2024/2025) Solutions
diagnostic tests related to oxygenation - CORRECT ANSWERS sputum
samples and skin testing
early signs of hypoxia - CORRECT ANSWERS tachypnea (rapid breathing),
tachycardia(increased heart rate), restlessness, anxiety, confusion, pale skin.,
mucous membranes, elevated blood pressure, nasal flaring, adventitious lung
sounds
late signs of hypoxia - CORRECT ANSWERS bradypnea (slow breathing),
bradycardia (slow heart rate), hypotension (low blood pressure), stupor
(unconsciousness) cardiac dysrhythmias irregular heartbeat)
oxygen delivery systems - CORRECT ANSWERS nasal cannula, simple mask,
non-breather, venuri mask, face tent
the rights of medication - CORRECT ANSWERS Right medication
Right patient
Right dose
Right route
Right time
Right documentation
single (or one time) prescription - CORRECT ANSWERS given once at a
specified time, usually before surgery or diagnostic procedures
standing prescription - CORRECT ANSWERS given routinely for patients under
certain conditions or certain circumstances, such as drug allergies or sensitivities
PRN prescription - CORRECT ANSWERS requires the nurse to determine, in
collaboration with the patient, when the medication is to be given. (anti-nausea
medications and laxatives are usually given prn)
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