Pao2 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

2024 Exit HESI Critical Care Exam Guaranteed A+ Actual Questions and Answers, Complete 100% 1. Nursing interventions are focused on stabilization of the spine, preserving the airway and respiratory status and preventing complications associate with SCI. Assessment of respiratory and neurological status is first priority, might need to be tubed. If in neurogenic shock, they cannot regulate body temperature: Answer: spinal cord injury at the scene 2. site care and symptoms of complicati...

A client presents with a headache and complaining of vision difficulties. Which cranial nerve might be defective in this client? A) VIII (Vestibulocochlear) B) VII (Facial) C) XI (Accessory) D) III (Oculomotor) Answer: D A client presents to the ED with loss of consciousness. The RN evaluates the client using the Glasgow Coma Scale. The results are as follows: Eyes open to speech Abnormal flexion of extremities Use of inappropriate words What would the RN estimate this clie...

Rasmussen College MDC 3 FINAL Exam | 100% Correct Answers | Latest 2024 Version 1. The nurse is arriving at the beginning of her shift and has taken report on four clients on a medical-surgical unit. Which client should the nurse see first? A. A client with hypertension with a blood pressure of 172/92 mm Hg. B. A client with pain that is two days postoperative from a prostatectomy. C. A client ready for discharge education after treatment of an acute kidney injury. D. A client with a histo...

A client with a calcium level of 14 mg/dL is being cared for on the medical unit. Nursing actions included in the care plan will include which of the following? A. Auscultating lung sounds every 4 hours B. Maintaining the client on bed rest C. Monitoring for bounding pulses D. Provide continuous IV fluid infusion as ordered - Provide continuous IV fluid infusion as ordered. A client with renal failure who has been taking aluminum hydroxide/magnesium hydroxide suspension at home for indige...

What are clinical signs that are indications for intubation? (5) -1) Shortened speech 2) Use of accessory muscles 3) Subjective air hunger 4) Changes in mental status 5) RR >35 What are some laboratory findings that are indications for intubation? (8) -1) PaO2/FiO2 < 250 2) PaCO2 >50 3) pH <7.25 4) Ve > 12 L/min 5) VC <15ml/kg 6) NIG <25cmH20 7) AaDO2 >350 8) VD > 0.6L

Ventilation, Oxygenation, Circulation, and Perfussion. Answer What are the 4 critical life function? RR, Vt, Chest movement, breath sounds, PaCO2, and EtCO2 Answer What vital signs should a RT examine to evaluate ventilation? (6) HR, Color, sensorium, PaO2, and SpO2 Answer What vital signs should a RT examine to evaluate oxygenation? (5) BP, sensorium, temperature, urine output, and hemodynamics Answer What vital signs should a RT examine to evaluate perfusion? (5) HR, heart strength...

Arthur Thomason 56-year-old MVA victim, fourth day post op with a splenectomy and femur repair. He is experiencing new onset of shortness of breath and has a nasal cannula with 2L of Oxygen in place. He is restless with slight confusion but is easily orientated with attempts from nurse. Temperature spiked during the night to 102.4, BP now 146/94 which is slightly elevated, respirations at 30 bpm and slightly labored, heart rate 102 versus 84 from last night shift. Skin cool to touch and app...

LINDSEY JONES- TMC ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2023 (VERIFIED ANSWERS) 1. Which is the preferred order to manipulate a mechanical ventilator in order to gradually increase alveolar minute ventilation while limiting MAP? ANSWER - Decrease mechanical deadspace, increase VT, increase RR 2. An air-entrainment jet nebulizer is set at 50%. The respiratory therapist analyzes the oxygen coming from the end of the tubing and finds it is 60%. Which of the following most likely explains this ...

AKT-1 Flashcards Anesthesia Knowledge Test 1 (2023) Complication of Cricoid Pressure - ANS-i.e. Sellick manoeuvre Complications: 1) N/V 2) Esophageal rupture 3) Difficult tracheal and mask intubation 4) minimal hemodynamic changes 5) complete AW obs 6) fracture of cricoid cartillage Contraindications of LMA - ANS-1) small oral opening 2) "full stomach" (i.e. not npo, morbidly obese, trauma, GERD, intestinal obs) 3) dec lung compliance 4) not profoundly anesthetized 5) oropharyng...

What types of things does the Behavioral Pain Scale (BPS) assess and what score indicates significant pain? correct answer: 1. Facial expression (relaxed vs. grimacing) 2. Upper limbs (no movement vs. permanently retracted) 3. Compliance with ventilation (tolerating movement vs. unable to control ventilation/fighting vent) >5 What types of things does the Critical-Care Pain Observation Tool (CPOT) assess and what score indicates significant pain? correct answer: 1. Body movements (a...