Moribund Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

ATI PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM The nurse is caring for a patient in preadmission testing. The patient has been assigned a physical status classification by the American Society of Anesthesiologists of ASA III. Which assessment will support this classification? a. Normal, healthy patient b. Denial of any major illnesses or conditions c. Poorly controlled hypertension with implanted pacemaker d. Moribund patient not expected to survive without the operation ANS: C An ASA III rating is ...

Pulmonary artery - CORRECT ANSWER-One of two arteries that carry venous (oxygen poor) blood from heart to lungs What type of intubation is preferred with emesis with aspiration? - CORRECT ANSWER-ETT. LMA or combitube acceptable. What emergency would a cricothyrotomy typically be performed? - CORRECT ANSWER-Airway obstruction Atropine would be given in which emergency? - CORRECT ANSWER-Symptomatic bradycardia Adenosine would be given in which emergency? - CORRECT ANSWER-SVT Amiodarone would ...

Air Methods Critical Care Exam (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A Q: What type of blood should a pregnant trauma patient receive? Answer: O-NEG baybay. Q: Initiate cardiotocography in any mother Answer: 20 or more weeks gestation, must be monitored for at least 6 hours. Q: What is the serum lab test that detects fetal red cells in the maternal circulation? Answer: Kleinhauer Bette KB serum test. This lab is used to determine if...

B+C's Definition of Justice Fair, equitable, and appropriate treatment in light of what is due or owed to persons *Treatment is FORMAL and not Specific* Distributive Justice Fair, equitable, and appropriate DISTRIBUTION of benefits and burdens determined by norms that structure the terms of social cooperation Focuses on the MEANS in which treatment is given to individuals in society Principle of Formal Equality (Aristotle) Equals are to be treated as equals and unequals treated uneq...

Define Prejudice Opinion formed beforehand: a preformed opinion, usually an unfavorable one, based on insufficient knowledge, irrational feelings, or inaccurate stereotypes Components of a Patient Interview (1) Medical/Surgical/Anesthetic Hx including familial anesthetic reactions (2) Drug/Medication Hx (3) Drug Allergies (4) Latex Sensitivity (5) Social Hx - tobacco, alcohol, illicit drugs, synthetic androgens, herbal supplements 0:00 / 0:15 What component of the patient in...

ASA I - ANSWERNormal, healthy patient without systemic disease; non-smoking with no or minimal alcohol use ASA II - ANSWERA patient with mild to moderate systemic disease or are healthy ASA I patients who have more extreme anxiety towards dentistry. Can walk up one flight of stairs or two level city blocks but will have to stop after completion because of distress -well controlled diseases such as non-insulin dependent diabetes (type 2), preHTN, epilepsy, asthma or thyroid conditions, pregna...

AAMI Embalming Chapter 5 Test Questions with Correct Answers moribund - Answer-dying Agonal Period - Answer-Period immediately before death. Agonal Algor - Answer-cooling of the body before death Agonal Fever - Answer-increase in body temperature immediately before death agonal hypostasis - Answer-Settling of blood into the dependent tissues BEFORE death. due to the slowing of circulation, prior to death Agonal Coagulation - Answer-formed elements of the blood clot and congeal as a p...

1. The nurse is caring for a patient in preadmission testing. The patient has been assigned a physical status classification by the American Society of Anesthesiologists of ASA III. Which assessment will support this classification? a. Normal, healthy patient b. Denial of any major illnesses or conditions c. Poorly controlled hypertension with implanted pacemaker d. Moribund patient not expected to survive without the operation ANS: C An ASA III rating is a patient with a severe syste...

What are the three goals of the anesthetic period? correct answer: 1. Amnesia/ unconsciousness 2. Muscle relaxation 3. Analgesia What are the components of the anesthetic period? correct answer: - Pre-anesthetic evaluation +/- stabilization of the patient - Premedication - Induction of general anesthesia - General anesthesia - Maintenance - Recovery What goes into the pre-anesthetic evaluation/ stabilization of the patient? correct answer: • Physical exam and thorough history...

1. The nurse is caring for a patient in preadmission testing. The patient has been assigned a physical status classification by the American Society of Anesthesiologists of ASA III. Which assessment will support this classification? a. Normal, healthy patient b. Denial of any major illnesses or conditions c. Poorly controlled hypertension with implanted pacemaker d. Moribund patient not expected to survive without the operation ANS: C