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1. A contractor wants to raise the car speed from 100fpm to 125fpm, it currently has a 12" sheave. What sheave is required?: Diam=12" 12/4=3" 25fpm=3" 100fpm + 25fpm= 12"+3"= 15" sheave 2. A MOV (Metal Oxide Varistor) burns out. You replace it, but cannot read voltage or resistance. What should you do?: Replace it with a larger MOV 3. On a Ward-Leonard circuit the break is set, but the motor is trying to slip through the break. What is the issue?: Suicide Circuit 4. You have an old DC ...

Critical Care Exam 1 Questions with 100% Correct Answers You have just received change of shift report. Which patient should you assess first? a. 62 year-old man who is scheduled for a cardiac cath, and is ready to be transported now b. 58 year-old woman with COPD with an O2 saturation of 92% on 2 liters of O2, who is scheduled to be discharged home on O2 c. 36 year-old man admitted with an exacerbation of asthma with RR 36 at rest, and whose wheezing has diminished d. 72 year-old woman...

Critical Care Exam 1 Questions with 100% Correct Answers You have just received change of shift report. Which patient should you assess first? a. 62 year-old man who is scheduled for a cardiac cath, and is ready to be transported now b. 58 year-old woman with COPD with an O2 saturation of 92% on 2 liters of O2, who is scheduled to be discharged home on O2 c. 36 year-old man admitted with an exacerbation of asthma with RR 36 at rest, and whose wheezing has diminished d. 72 year-old woman...

You have just received change of shift report. Which patient should you assess first? a. 62 year-old man who is scheduled for a cardiac cath, and is ready to be transported now b. 58 year-old woman with COPD with an O2 saturation of 92% on 2 liters of O2, who is scheduled to be discharged home on O2 c. 36 year-old man admitted with an exacerbation of asthma with RR 36 at rest, and whose wheezing has diminished d. 72 year-old woman with history of asthma with HR 90 and is due for her beta-blo...

Jose Martinez, Jose Martinez, 43- year old male experiencing chest pain while watching a state rival football game earlier in the evening. Chest pain became progressively worse, so he called for an ambulance to bring him to the Emergency Department. Once the ambulance arrived, he reported his pain as 10/10. The 12-lead EKG showed ST elevation. Vital signs were HR 160, BP 145/102, Respirations 23, and Pulse Ox 89%. He was given nitroglycerin during transport to the hospital with little relief...

Critical Care Exam 1 Questions with 100% Correct Answers You have just received change of shift report. Which patient should you assess first? a. 62 year-old man who is scheduled for a cardiac cath, and is ready to be transported now b. 58 year-old woman with COPD with an O2 saturation of 92% on 2 liters of O2, who is scheduled to be discharged home on O2 c. 36 year-old man admitted with an exacerbation of asthma with RR 36 at rest, and whose wheezing has diminished d. 72 year-old woman...

1. One of your patients coded but is now stabilized and you are catching up on charting. The stepdown unit calls to get report on your other patient who is to be transfered. The nurses near you do not appear busy. How should you prioritize your time? (correct answers)Give report and ask the nurses to prepare the patient for transfer. 2. Your patient was intubated but still has oral medications on their list of medications. How should you ensure they receive their medications? (correct answe...

Critical Care Exam 1 Questions Already Rated A You have just received change of shift report. Which patient should you assess first? a. 62 year-old man who is scheduled for a cardiac cath, and is ready to be transported now b. 58 year-old woman with COPD with an O2 saturation of 92% on 2 liters of O2, who is scheduled to be discharged home on O2 c. 36 year-old man admitted with an exacerbation of asthma with RR 36 at rest, and whose wheezing has diminished d. 72 year-old woman with...

Critical Care Exam 1 Questions And Answers Well Illustrated. You have just received change of shift report. Which patient should you assess first? a. 62 year-old man who is scheduled for a cardiac cath, and is ready to be transported now b. 58 year-old woman with COPD with an O2 saturation of 92% on 2 liters of O2, who is scheduled to be discharged home on O2 c. 36 year-old man admitted with an exacerbation of asthma with RR 36 at rest, and whose wheezing has diminished d. 72 year...

You have just received change of shift report. Which patient should you assess first? a. 62 year-old man who is scheduled for a cardiac cath, and is ready to be transported now b. 58 year-old woman with COPD with an O2 saturation of 92% on 2 liters of O2, who is scheduled to be discharged home on O2 c. 36 year-old man admitted with an exacerbation of asthma with RR 36 at rest, and whose wheezing has diminished d. 72 year-old woman with history of asthma with HR 90 and is due for her beta-b...