Weaning Guides d'étude, Notes de cours & Résumés

1. When ausculatiting a patient's lungs, your hear crackles. These are caused by: a. Secretions blocking the bronchial airways. b. Collapsed or fluid-filled alveoli snapping open c. A foreign body obstructing the trachea d. Consolidation - Answer-Answer: B Rationale: Crackles are caused by alveoli opening and are usually associated with fluid in the alveolar space. 2. Which ABG analysis results would you expect to find in a patient with acute respiratory failure? a. pH 7.25, PaO2 ...

Respiratory Questions With Correct Answers And Rationales 2024/2025 100% Verified. 1. When ausculatiting a patient's lungs, your hear crackles. These are caused by: a. Secretions blocking the bronchial airways. b. Collapsed or fluid-filled alveoli snapping open c. A foreign body obstructing the trachea d. Consolidation - Correct Answer Answer: B Rationale: Crackles are caused by alveoli opening and are usually associated with fluid in the alveolar space. 2. Which ABG analysis resul...

The nurse is caring for a patient who sustained a traumatic brain injury 4 days ago. The patient remains in a pharmacologic induced coma while receiving mechanical ventilation. The patient is on NPO status and the vital signs are within the normal range. The patients bowel sounds are absent and nasogastric tube is connected to low, intermittent suction. The nurse should prepare to begin: a. NG feeding b. Rapid weaning from the ventilator c. Total parenteral nutrition d. Chest physiotherapy...

Which of the following is an indicator of weaning failure? A. Decreasing VD/VT B. Increasing MIP C. Increasing f/VT D. Decreasing f C. Increasing f/VT Based on the weaning protocol described in the textbook, all of the following conditions must be met for consideration of a weaning attempt except: A. Hemodynamic stability B. Little or no sedation required C. PaO2/FIO2 D. Presence of inspiratory effort C. PaO2/FIO2 Terminal weaning is defined as ____________ of mechanical ventilatio...

ATI Test Bank, Infectious Respiratory Disorders Exam Questions & 100% Correct Answers (All Explained)-The nurse caring for a patient with an endotracheal tube recognizes several disadvantages of an endotracheal tube. What would the nurse recognize as a disadvantage of endotracheal tubes? A) Cognition is decreased. B) Daily arterial blood gases (ABGs) are necessary. C) Slight tracheal bleeding is anticipated. D) The cough reflex is depressed. - Ans: D Feedback: There are several...

Mechanical Ventilation Final Exam Study Guide questions and answers Which of the following is an indicator of weaning failure? A. Decreasing VD/VT B. Increasing MIP C. Increasing f/VT D. Decreasing f - ANSWER: C. Increasing f/VT Based on the weaning protocol described in the textbook, all of the following conditions must be met for consideration of a weaning attempt except: A. Hemodynamic stability B. Little or no sedation required C. PaO2/FIO2 D. Presence of inspiratory...

Air Methods Critical Care Exam(correct answers 2023) Before PFT's how long should a patient refrain from smoking? Using an inhaler? - CORRECT ANSWER-smoking: 6-8 h inhaler: 4-6 h What test must you do before performing an arterial puncture? - CORRECT ANSWERAllen's test; patency of the ulnar artery- if blood returns to hand in 15s, then the radial artery can be used for the puncture How long should one apply pressure after an arterial puncture? - CORRECT ANSWER5 minutes (20 min if the ...

types of cardiac surgery - answer-CABG and valvular surgery indication for CABG - answer-- left main vessel disease - 3 vessel disease - 2 vessel disease - inaccessible for PCI or PCI failure indication for valvular surgery - answer-needed when valve damage or disease causes hemodynamic instability valve regurgitation - answer-back flow - valve doesnt fully close valve stenosis - answer-doesnt open fully and blood flow doesnt fully get to next place whcih artery do we not st...

NICU Study Material Questions and Answers 2023 What is the normal temperature for a neonate? 36.5 to 37.2 degrees Celsius. This is equal to 97.7 to 99 degrees Fahrenheit. How often is IV tubing changed? Every 3 days. How often is feeding tubing changed? Every feeding. What is gastroschisis? Gastroschisis is a birth defect where the baby is born with a hole in the abdominal wall, and organs are outside the body. What is the treatment for gastroschisis? A plastic ...

1. The client is on CPAP for weaning from a mechanical ventilator. Assessment reveals a respiratory rate of 32/min, oxygen saturation of 88 percent, and use of accessory muscles. What should the nurse anticipate will occur? A. Weaning will continue. B. The FiO2 will be increased. C. The client will be extubated. D. The client will be placed back on full ventilatory support. correct answers 1. Answer: D - The client will be placed back on full ventilatory support. 2. A Client has been p...