Trach suctioning - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NUR 242 Exam 3 study questions Unit 7 & 8. Questions and Correct Answers, With Rationale. The nurse immediately checks on the patient and finds that she appears anxious and her vital signs are as follows: ØBlood pressure: 128/84 mm Hg ØHeart rate: 114 (sinus tachycardia) ØRespiratory rate: 24, labored and restless ØTemperature: 99.4° F (axillary) ØO2 saturation: 91% on 40% O2 via trach collar Which of these findings are cause for concern? ANS: **The BP is within normal range an...

NUR 242 Exam 3 study questions Unit 7 & 8 The nurse immediately checks on the patient and finds that she appears anxious and her vital signs are as follows: ØBlood pressure: 128/84 mm Hg ØHeart rate: 114 (sinus tachycardia) ØRespiratory rate: 24, labored and restless ØTemperature: 99.4° F (axillary) ØO2 saturation: 91% on 40% O2 via trach collar Which of these findings are cause for concern? ANS: **The BP is within normal range and only slightly elevated. **The temperature is o...

1. ABCDE principle for prioritization Airway Breathing Circulation Disability Exposure 2. True/False: Rarely will you ever priori- tize giving pain medications True 3. rules for prioritization - assess before taking action (call- ing the dr) - prioritize unstable over stable pa- tients - prioritize acute over chronic con- ditions - prioritize systemic over local is- sues - pick least invasive procedure first 4. examples of efficient nursing practice - take time at the beginni...

Common Means of Pathogen Transmission - Excretion and Secretions Personal Contact Equipment and Supplies Components of the Infection Cycle - Infectious Agent Reservoir Portal of Exit Means of Transmission Portal of Entry Susceptible Host Convalescent Period - -Recovery from the infection -varies depending on type and severity of infection -temporary or permanent change to person ex: heart damage after Rheumatic fever Details about Gloves - -should only be worn once -wear when care ...

NUR 242 Exam 3 study questions Unit 7 & 8 The nurse immediately checks on the patient and finds that she appears anxious and her vital signs are as follows: ØBlood pressure: 128/84 mm Hg ØHeart rate: 114 (sinus tachycardia) ØRespiratory rate: 24, labored and restless ØTemperature: 99.4° F (axillary) ØO2 saturation: 91% on 40% O2 via trach collar Which of these findings are cause for concern? ANS: **The BP is within normal range and only slightly elevated. **The temperature is ...

Nitroprusside purpose - Answer- decreases preload and afterload by vasodilation (mainly afterload) Dobutamine mechanism of action - Answer- contractility Dopamine at a low-end dose "renal dose" - Answer- 0.5-4mcg/kg/min increases renal and mesentric perfusion Dopamine at a mid-range dose - Answer- 4-10mcg/kg/min increases contractility and heart rate Dopamine at a high-range dose - Answer- greater than 10mcg/kg/min vasoconstriction and increases BP Dopamine and Levophed inf...

NCLEX Tracheostomy & Trach Care Exam 2 Graded A+ For client safety and quality care, which technique is best for the nurse to use when suctioning the client with a tracheostomy tube? A. Hyperoxygenate before and after suctioning B. Repeat suctioning until the tube is clear C. Apply suction during insertion of the tube D. Suction for 30 seconds - ANSA The client should be preoxygenated with 100% oxygen for 30 seconds to 3 minutes to prevent hypoxemia. After suctioning, the client should ...

ATI Leadership Proctored ABCDE principle for prioritization Airway Breathing Circulation Disability Exposure True/False: Rarely will you ever prioritize giving pain medications True rules for prioritization - assess before taking action (calling the dr) - prioritize unstable over stable patients - prioritize acute over chronic conditions - prioritize systemic over local issues - pick least invasive procedure first examples of efficient nursing practice - take time at ...

NURS 251 ATI PROCTORED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2023 ALL VERIFIED A nurse is suctioning a client's airway using in-line suctioning. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? 1) Hyperoxygenate the client before disconnecting the ventilator 2) Apply suction pressure while advancing the catheter 3) Wear a face shield during the procedure 4) Reuse the catheter repeatedly - ANS 4) Reuse the catheter repeatedly ---> with in-line suctioning, the catheter attaches to the...

PNR 408 Review Questions With Certified Solutions the nurse who is caring for a client with kidney failure notes that the client is to dyspneic and crackles are heard when listening to the breath sounds in the lungs. Which additional signs and symptoms should the nurse expect to note in this client? an increase in blood pressure a nurse is reviewing the health records of an assigned client. The nurse should plan care knowing that which client is a risk for potassium deficiency? the client rece...