Cxr - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What is the most important sign in a critically ill pt? Why? - ANSWER-Tachypnea Indicates metabolic acidosis w/ respiratory alkalosis compensation A pt misses dialysis for a few days and comes in with fluid overload. He's tachycardic and tachypneic. On physical exam, you find JVD, pulsus paradoxus (20 mmHg drop during inspiration), and HoTN (80/40) with distant, muffled heart sounds. Lungs are clear to auscultation. What is the dx? - ANSWER-Cardiac tamponade; obstructive shock If a pt ...

Air Methods Critical Care Exam(correct answers 2023) ATI Critical Care Exam Before PFT's how long should a patient refrain from smoking? Using an inhaler? - Answer- smoking: 6-8 h inhaler: 4-6 h What test must you do before performing an arterial puncture? - Answer- Allen'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? - Answer- 5 minutes (20 min if ...

Aquifer Pediatrics 2023 Updated Exam Questions And Answers Tobacco Effects in Pregnancy - ANS- Low birth weight Fetal Alcohol Syndrome - ANS- Facial abnormalities, growth deficiency, CNS dysfunction, cognitive/behavioral issues Heroine Effects in Pregnancy - ANS- Fetal growth restriction, fetal death, placental abruption, preterm labor, intrauterine meconium Cocaine/Stimulant Effects in Pregnancy - ANS- Uteroplacental insufficiency, low birth weight SGA Infant - ANS- <10th perc...

Aquifer Pediatrics 2023 Updated Exam Questions And Answers Tobacco Effects in Pregnancy - ANS- Low birth weight Fetal Alcohol Syndrome - ANS- Facial abnormalities, growth deficiency, CNS dysfunction, cognitive/behavioral issues Heroine Effects in Pregnancy - ANS- Fetal growth restriction, fetal death, placental abruption, preterm labor, intrauterine meconium Cocaine/Stimulant Effects in Pregnancy - ANS- Uteroplacental insufficiency, low birth weight SGA Infant - ANS- <10th perc...

Population at risk for FVE correct answers Excessive isotonic or hypotonic IV fluids Heart failure Renal Failure Primary polydipsia (drinking excessive fluids) SIADH (Excessive ADH, endocrine disorder) Cushing syndrome (Excess Cortisol) Long term use of corticosteroids chest tube insertion correct answers insert chest tube until eyelets are not visible population at risk pleural effusion correct answers severe pneumonia, disease, malnutrition Pleural effusion causes correct answer...

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Which of the following structures will result in the most radiopaque shadow on a CXR a. aorta b. heart c. lungs d. ribs correct answer: d. ribs Your patient just had an anteroposterior chest film taken. When you view the film, what may be a consideration? correct answer: The heart may appear larger than it really is. What is indicated by blunting of the costophrenic angles seen on a PA or lateral CXR? correct answer: Excess pleural fluid What chest x-ray view is best used to id...

ScribeAmerica ED Course Final Exam with Correct questions & answers (VERIFIED) 100% Correct 2023. How would you diagnose Hemmorrhagic CVA? correct answerLP or Head CT Which of the following lab results need to be monitored closely for efficiency? correct answerD-Dimer Troponin Creatinine (from BMP) Which of the following tests would likely be immediately ordered for a Cardiac Workup in the ED? correct answerCBC, BMP, Troponin, EKG, CXR What procedure would be used to diagnose Meningitis?...

In a patient presenting with possible ACS, what are the next steps in management? (3) correct answersEKG, aspirin, troponins Most likely diagnoses for chest pain? (5) correct answersGERD, muscular strain, NSTEMI, PE, unstable angina What management for a patient with ongoing chest pain due to unstable angina? (6) correct answersAngiography with PCI; aspirin; beta blocker; heparin; statin; sublingual nitroglycerin Appropriate admission orders for unstable angina? (4) correct answersB...

PCE Cardio Latest Update Graded A+ 1:2 Normal ratio of inspiration:expiration 35-40 Normal newborn RR range Chronic bronchitis CXR findings: cardiomegaly, white haziness Emphysema CXR findings: increased black area, flattened diaphragm and ribs, narrow mediastinum Bullae Dilated air space in the lung Requires surgery to avoid pneumothorax Extrinsic Asthma attack due to allergic factors Bronchiectasis CXR findings: dilated airways, dark lung fields, flattened diaphragm, may...