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Ascites - ANSWER- accumulation of fluid in the abdomen caused by LIVER FAILURE Venous distention - ANSWER- -occurs with CHF -seen with obstructive patients (seen in exhalation phase) Capillary refill - ANSWER- -indication of peripheral circulation -Normal < 3 seconds Jaundice skin color - ANSWER- -increase in bilirubin. -mostly in face and trunk Bradypnea (oligopnea) - ANSWER- -decreased respiratory rate (<12bpm) variable depth and irregular rhythm Hyperpnea - ANSWER- -increased r...

NBRC EXAM, PART I EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, VERIFIED/ PATIENT ASSESSMENT: All the following could cause capnography to go from 3 6 to 30 EXCEPT: A. Endotracheal tube positioned in the right mainstream bronchus B. Hyperventilation C. pulmonary emboli D. Hypovolemia - Endotracheal tube positioned in right mainstem bronchus is a problem but the co2 reading would not change, so ANSWER is A. What is the target Vt for individual on mechanical ventilation - 6-8 ml/kg (of ideal body...

PATIENT ASSESSMENT: All the following could cause capnography to go from 3 6 to 30 EXCEPT: A. Endotracheal tube positioned in the right mainstream bronchus B. Hyperventilation C. pulmonary emboli D. Hypovolemia - Endotracheal tube positioned in right mainstem bronchus is a problem but the co2 reading would not change, so ANSWER is A. What is the target Vt for individual on mechanical ventilation - 6-8 ml/kg (of ideal body weight) This is new strategy as of January 2015 Is the following...

Lung's major function - correct answer Provide continuous gas exchange between inspired air and blood in the pulmonary circulation Respiratory tract extends from the - correct answer mouth/nose to alveoli What does the upper airway do - correct answer filters airborne particles, humidifies and warms inspired gases Aspects of the upper airway: - co...

FULL REVIEW CRT/RRT (NBRC) STUDY GUIDE SOLUTIONS Ascites - ANSWER-accumulation of fluid in the abdomen caused by LIVER FAILURE Venous distention - ANSWER--occurs with CHF -seen with obstructive patients (seen in exhalation phase) Capillary refill - ANSWER--indication of peripheral circulation -Normal < 3 seconds Jaundice skin color - ANSWER--increase in bilirubin. -mostly in face and trunk Bradypnea (oligopnea) - ANSWER--decreased respiratory rate (<12bpm) variable depth and irreg...

Differential Diagnosis - • In deciding which disease to include in the differential, consider: - What's the most life-threatening disease the patient could have? - Could this be a common disease presenting with unusual features? - What diseases present with misleading symptoms? - What rare diseases could be causing these signs and symptoms? Develop a Complete, Framed Differential Diagnosis (Hypothesis) - • Not all diagnoses in a given differential are: - equally likely - equally import...

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NURS 550 Midterm Exam Questions With Verified Answers Differential Diagnosis - answer• In deciding which disease to include in the differential, consider: - What's the most life-threatening disease the patient could have? - Could this be a common disease presenting with unusual features? - What diseases present with misleading symptoms? - What rare diseases could be causing these signs and symptoms? Develop a Complete, Framed Differential Diagnosis (Hypothesis) - answer• Not all diag...

NBRC EXAM, PART I EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED GRADED A+ LATEST UPDATE 2024 PATIENT ASSESSMENT: All the following could cause capnography to go from 3 6 to 30 EXCEPT: A. Endotracheal tube positioned in the right mainstream bronchus B. Hyperventilation C. pulmonary emboli D. Hypovolemia Endotracheal tube positioned in right mainstem bronchus is a problem but the co2 reading would not change, so ANSWER is A. What is the target Vt for individual on mechanical ventila...

NBRC EXAM, Part I Questions with verified solutions PATIENT ASSESSMENT: All the following could cause capnography to go from 3 6 to 30 EXCEPT: What is the target Vt for individual on mechanical ventilation Is the following Static OR Dynamic Compliance: Means flow throughout the respiratory system has stopped and all ventilatory muscle activity is absent. _______ conditions can be imposed with an inspiratory pause when a patient is sedated and mechanically ventilated. Is the following S...