Early signs of hypoxemia - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Pathophysiology C805 WGU (Latest Version) Already Passed MRSA Red, swollen, may look like a boil with pus. Also skin rash or sore. Transmitted usually skin to skin. Infection can spread to the lungs, causing pneumonia, or to the bloodstream. MRSA What disease requires a diagnosis with a rapid blood test (StaphSR assay) and can be treated by draining a skin sore and/or antibiotic therapy? Malaria Disease w/ symptoms such as fever, chills, sweating, headache, nausea, vomiting, and other flu like...

ATI Adv. Med-surg FINAL EXAM 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...

5/3/19 ATI FUNDAMENTALS EXAM 1. CHAPTER 1: HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEMS A. Components of Health care systems a. Participants 1. Consumers- clients 2. Providers a. Licensed providers: registered nurses, license practical (or vocational) nurses (LPN), advanced practice nurses (APN), medical doctors, pharmacists, dentists, dietitians, physical/respiratory/occupational therapists, etc b. Unlicensed providers: assistive personal b. Settings 1. Hospitals, homes, skilled nursing, assisted living, schoo...

PALS 2025 Questions & Answers Which pulses should be assessed to monitor systemic perfusion in a child? - ANSWER-peripheral and central What should the first rescuer arriving on the scene of an unresponsive infant or child do? (in order) - ANSWER-1. verify scene safety 2. check for responsiveness 3. shout for help 4. activate the emergency response system Why may excessive ventilation during CPR be harmful? - ANSWER-- it increases intrathoracic pressure - it impedes venous return ...

TEST BANK Radiographic Pathology for Technologists 6th Edition by Nina KowalczykTable of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to Pathology .................................................................................................... 1 Chapter 2: Skeletal System .................................................................................................................. 6 Chapter 3: Respiratory System ...........................................................................................

TNCC Written Exam 2023 Questions and Answers – All Correct. What is the best measure of the adequacy of cellular perfusion and helps predict the outcome of resuscitation? Correct Answer Base deficit used in conjunction with serum lactate Will hypocapnia cause vasoconstriction or vasodilation, especially in the cerebral vasculature? Correct Answer Vasoconstriction What results from tissue hypo perfusion and oxygen deficit? Correct Answer Metabolic acidosis What type of shock results in g...

Fracture left hip - Answer- - Manifestations: pain in hip/groin, bruising at hip, pain on movement, muscle spasms - Bucks traction (temporary to relieve pain, reduce muscle spasm and immobilize) - use is not routine - Surgery is usually done to reduce and fixate the fracture - Care is similar to that of a patient undergoing other orthopedic surgery or hip replacement surgery Care of Hip fracture - Health history and presence of concomitant problems - Pain - VS, respiratory status, LOC, a...

pneumonia Correct Answer-Acute infection in the lung parenchyma clinical manifestations of pneumonia Correct Answer-sudden onset of fever, shaking chills, shortness of breath, cough productive of purulent sputum, pleuritic chest pain, adventitious breath sounds, cardiac chest pain that doesn't change with cough, pleuritic chest pain that's worse with cough and deep breaths early signs of respiratory distress Correct Answer-pursed lips, tripod position, shallow fast breaths, feeling short...

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 ...

Which of the following skills can the nurse delegate to the nursing assistive personnel? Select all that apply 1. Nasotracheal suctioning 2. Oropharyngeal suctioning if a stable patient 3. Suctioning a new artificial airway 4. Permanent tracheostomy tube suctioning 5. Care if an endotracheal tube (Ans- 2,4 Two hours after surgery the nurse assesses a patient who had a chest tube inserted during surgery. There is 200 ML of dark red drainage in the chest tube at this time. What is th...