Ards and lung trauma - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Week 16: Pathophysiology Final Exam (Proctored) Due Aug 20 at 5pm Attempt Time Score LATEST Attempt 1 89 minutes 43 out of 50 Correct answers are hidden. Score for this quiz: 43 out of 50 Submitted Aug 19 at 11:06pm This attempt took 89 minutes. Question 1 1 / 1 pts A patient with type 1 diabetes asks the nurse what causes polyuria. What is the nurse’s best response? The symptom of polyuria in diabetes mellitus (DM) is caused by: a reduced ADH response caused by insulin deficiency....

ACUTE RESP DISTRESS SYNDROME (ARDS) 1. The unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) is bathing the client diagnosed with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The bed is in a high position with the opposite side rail in the low position. Which action should the nurse implement? 1. Demonstrate the correct technique for giving a bed bath. 2. Encourage the UAP to put the bed in the lowest position. 3. Instruct the UAP to get another person to help with the bath. 4. Provide praise for perform...

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 ...

Final Exam: NUR2790/ NUR 2790 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Professional Nursing III| Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A- Rasmussen Q: Prevention of Pulmonary Embolism post-op Answer: *passive and active ROM for extremities, Ambulate, circulation, elevation, no smoking, compression stockings and devices after surgery, constricting clothing. Q: Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Patho features Answer: Hypoxemia that persists even when 100% oxygen...

NUR265/ NUR 265 Exam 2: (2024/ 2025 Update) Advanced Med-Surg Review | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Galen Q: HIT heparin induced thrombocytopenia - dec in platelets - monitor PTT, CBC Q: Acute Respiratory Failure Answer: Cause: PE, infection, V/Q mismatch Sxs: Resp Acidosis, dyspnea, dec O2, tachycardia, tachypnea Tx: oxygen, sit them up, bipap, bronchodilators, steroid, turn, inc fluids, postural drainage, PaO2: <60 PaCO2: >45 SaO2: <9...

Florida University: Chapter 20-31| NUR 3125Med-Surg Exam 3 Chapter 20: Assessment of Respiratory Function Purpose of the respiratory system ● Deliver oxygen to the body, expels carbon dioxide from the body ○ Works with the circulatory system ● Upper respiratory system: warms and fills air ○ Nose: serves as passageway, filters impurities, humidifies and warms air ○ Sinuses and nasal passages ■ Paranasal sinuses: lines with mucosa and ciliated pseudostratified epithelium; s...

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...

1. A client has an AV fistula in the right upper arm for hemodialysis treatments. When planning care for this client, which measure should the nurse implement to promote client safety? A) Take blood pressures only on the right side to ensure accuracy B) Use the fistula for all venipunctures and IV infusions C) Ensure that small clamps are attached to the fistula dressing at all times D) Assess the fistula for the presence of a bruit and a thrill every 4 hours - D) Assess the fistula for the ...

Rau's Respiratory Care Pharmacology Module 1 Exam with Certified Solutions acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) Respiratory disorder characterized by respiratory insufficiency that may occur as a result of trauma, pneumonia, oxygen toxicity, gram- negative sepsis, and systemic inflammatory response. Aerosolized agents Group of aerosol drugs for pulmonary applications that includes adrenergic, anticholinergic, mucoactive, corticosteroid, antiasthmatic, and antiinfective agents ...

ARDSWhich of the following describes the underlying pathophysiology of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)? Insulting agent causes fluid to accumulate in the alveoli which dilutes the surfactant and results in a decrease in lung compliance. Which of the following are common insults that may lead to the development of ARDS? -Sepsis -Aspiration -Pancreatitis -Chest Trauma -Pneumonia -Multiple transfusions (transfusion related acute lung injury) The nurse is assessing a pa...