Resp system - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Respiratory Therapy - Lindsey Jones/Clinical Simulations 459 Questions with Verified Answers Information Gathering - Emphysema: (Abnormal condition of the alveoli resulting destruction and loss of elasticity) - CORRECT ANSWER LEVEL I : Cyanosis, Barrel chest, increased A-P diameter, Accessory muscle use, Digital clubbing of the nail beds, Significant history of smoking and/or occupational exposure to smoke or other pulmonary irritant LEVEL II : Dyspnea, Wheezing breath sounds LEVEL III ...

Primary dietary prescription for calcium nephrolithiasis (kidney stones) ? PG. 85 - Answer-Low calcium diet For client with nephrolithiasis the diet should be ___ ash - Answer-Acid If kidney stone is calcium phosphate the diet must be low in ___ too - Answer-Phosphorus Primary diet tx for uric acid nephrolithiasis is __ ____ - Answer-Low purine Client with uric acid nephrolithiasis should have a diet low in ____ - Answer-Methionine What is methionine? - Answer-Precursor of the amino acid c...

NSG 1600 Unit 1 OB; Complete Q&A Spring 2023. Rx = prescription/medication order Hx = history Dx = diagnosis Tx = treatment 1) Which list of s/s most accurately describes hyperthyroidism? a) Weight gain, tiredness, and cold intolerance b) b) Bulging eyes, goiter, HR of over 100 c) SOB when lying supine, edema in lower extremities d) Seizure activity related to hypertension 2) A nurse is taking a gestational Hx of a mother presenting to an ER with preeclampsia like symptoms. Sh...

RNSG 1128 Final Exam Review Intro to Nursing Concepts Questions with complete solutionRNSG 1128 Final Exam Review: Intro to Nursing Concepts Define gas exchange the process by which oxygen is transported to cells and carbon dioxide is transported from cells Gas Exchange Attributes (what must be present to exist) pH: 7.35-7.45 O2 Saturation: 95-100% PaO: 85-100 PaCO & EtCO: 35-45 HCO3: 22-26 Respiratory Rate within normal range (16-20) Age appropriate level of consciousness Rac...

JIBC Emergency Medical Responder Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass Purpose of EMS system - Correct Answer ️️ -Formal system of care to respond to medical emergencies Typical seq. of events from emergency --> EMS activated --> pt. transfer to hospital - Correct Answer ️️ -1. 911 called 2. Dispatcher provides verbal help, dispatches EMR 3. EMR responds and may call for backup 4. Pt. may be transferred to hosp Two basic ways to access the EMS system - Correct Answer ️️...

Which type of exercises should the elderly/cardiac patients not take part in? - Isometric/isotonic exercises due to vagal response When giving diuretics, which electrolyte do you supplement due to the smallest margin of error? - potassium Which system controls stress on the body, or the Fight or Flight instinct? - parasympathetic system stress on the body/mind - negative emotions, insomnia, alertness stress causes: pupils - dilate stress causes: GI - mouth is dry, dec. peristalsis, dec. a...

NUR 265 EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Graded A What is ARDS? - Acute Resp. Failure with these features: -Refractory hypoxemia -Decreased pulmonary compliance -Dyspnea What is refractory hypoxemia? - No matter how much oxygen the patient is on, the O2 sats are not getting any better Is ARDS reversible? - Yes, it is reversible but it needs to e caught early. It can progress to Resp. Failure! What are some common causes of an acute lung injury? - Shock Trauma Serious nervous...

ATI FINAL EXAM VERSION B 1. A nurse in a burn treatment center is caring for a client who is admitted with severe burns to both lower extremities and is pending an escharotomy. The client’s spouse asks the nurse what the procedure entails. Which of the following nursing statements is appropriate? a. “large incisions will be made in the eschar to improve circulation” b. “ I can call the doctor back here if you want me to” c. “a piece of skin will be removed and grafted ov...

242 NUR 242 Galen College Of Nursing Question and answers rated A+ 242 - Exam 1 Involution - correct answer rapid reduction in size of the uterus and the return to a non pregnant state, should be close to prepregnant size 6 weeks after birth During your newborn assessment what are things that indicate a problem? - correct answer - nasal flaring, chest retractions - grunting on exhalation, labored breathing - generalized cyanosis, flaccid body posture - abnormal breath sounds, a...

respiratory system eliminates volatile acid (H2CO3) •eliminates carbonic acid via CO2 •System adjusts ventilation (rate, depth = minute ventilation) to amount of carbonic acid remaining Respiratory response and result of increased PaCO2 and decreased pH resp response: HYPERventilation result: correction of imbalance