Oximetry - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

The nurse completes an admission assessment on a patient with asthma. Which information given by patient is indicates a need for a change in therapy? a. The patient uses albuterol (Ventolin HFA) before aerobic exercise. b. The patient says that the asthma symptoms are worse every spring. c. The patient’s heart rate increases after using the albuterol (Ventolin HFA) inhaler. d. The patient’s only medications are albuterol (Ventolin HFAl) and salmeterol (Serevent). ANS: D Long-acting b2-agonis...

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An assistive personnel (AP) on a pediatric unit brings to the attention of the nurse several client measurements obtained with the morning vital signs. Which of the following clients should the nurse plan to visit first? a. 7-year-old client with diabetes insipidus and a urine specific gravity of 1.002 R A specific gravity of 1.002 is much lower than the expected reference range (1.005 to 1.030) and indicates urine output that is extremely dilute. The client is losing excessive water and is ...

TNCC 9th Edition Test exam 2024 You are caring for a patient who was thrown from a bike and was not wearing a helmet. While performing the head-to-toe assessment, you note clear drainage from the right ear. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step? A. Clean the ear with a cotton-tipped applicator. B. Pack the ear with gauze. C. Notify the physician D. Document and continue the exam. - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Notify the physician A patient is brought to the emergency departmen...

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Exam Version A (50 questions) 1. You find an unresponsive patient who is not breathing. After activating the emergency response system, you determine that there is no pulse. What is your next action? A. Open the airway with a head tilt–chin lift. B. Administer epinephrine at a dose of 1 mg/kg. C. Deliver 2 rescue breaths each over 1 second. D. Start chest compressions at a rate of at least 100/min. 2. You are evaluating a 58-year-old man with chest p...

ASHI emergency oxygen questions and answers rated A+ What is the source of oxygen that allows the human body to survive? The air we breathe What should always be a provider's initial approach to a medical emergency? Basic priority care, such as maintaining an airway and ensuring adequate breathing The use of emergency oxygen Can help meet an ill or injured person's need for oxygen Which of the following is a priority of care that needs to be done prior to providing emergency oxygen? Making ...

1. You find an unresponsive patient who is not breathing. After activating the emergency response system, you determine that there is no pulse. What is your next action? A. Open the airway with a head tilt–chin lift. B. Administer epinephrine at a dose of 1 mg/kg. C. Deliver 2 rescue breaths each over 1 second. D. Start chest compressions at a rate of at least 100/min. 2. You are evaluating a 58-year-old man with chest pain. The blood pressure is 92/50 mm Hg, the heart rate is 92/min, t...

TNCC 9th Edition final exam test 100 questions with correct and verified answers. Graded A+ 1. You are caring for a patient who was thrown from a bike and was not wearing a helmet. While performing the head-to-toe assessment, you note clear drainage from the right ear. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step? A. Clean the ear with a cotton-tipped applicator. B. Pack the ear with gauze. C. Notify the physician D. Document and continue the exam. - Correct answer C. Not...

ATI RN Concept-Based Assessment Level 3 Practice A (Latest 2023/ 2024) Questions and Verified Answers with Rationales| 100% Correct| Grade A Q: A nurse is caring for an infant who has tetralogy of Fallot. The nurse notes that the infant exhibits a sudden onset of cyanosis and is hyperpneic. Which of the following actions should the nurse take. Answer: Place infant in a knee-chest position Rationale: The nurse should place the infant in a knee-chest position to maximize the oxygena...

1. You find an unresponsive patient who is not breathing. After activating the emergency response system, you determine that there is no pulse. What is your next action? A. Open the airway with a head tilt–chin lift. B. Administer epinephrine at a dose of 1 mg/kg. C. Deliver 2 rescue breaths each over 1 second. D. Start chest compressions at a rate of at least 100/min. answer- D. Start chest compressions at a rate of at least 100/min. 2. You are evaluating a 58-year-old man with chest ...