Pulmonary contusion Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1. A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving chemotherapy and requests information about acupuncture to relieve some of the side effects. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a contraindication to receiving this alternative therapy? Lymphedema 2. A nurse is preparing to administer lactated Ringer's via continuous IV infusion at 200 ml/hr. The IV tubing has a drop factor of 10 drops/mL. How many gtt/min should the nurse set the IV ump to administer? 33 3. A n...

How is an ET tube placement confirmed? Correct Answer: From first to last ETCO2 20-40mmHg Chest symmetry Listen to left/right/abdomen Chest X-Ray Describe the A/C vent mode. Correct Answer: The vent does everything for the patient. It delivers a set amount of breaths per minute Describe SIMV vent mode. Correct Answer: The pt attempts to breath and the vent assists with their breaths What are the different ventilator settings? Correct Answer: Mode FiO2 Rate Tidal Volume (Vt...

CCRN Pediatric Practice Exam Questions from AACNTo promote effective grieving in a 6-year-old sibling following the death of an infant, the nurse should: A) Recommend that the sibling not attend the infant's memorial service B) Encourage the parents to minimize their expression of grief with the sibling C) Explain to the sibling that the infant went to heaven D) Explain to the sibling that thoughts and wishes did not cause the infant's deathA 5-year-old with a history of congenital hydroce...

Describe the role of cilia in the mucosal membranes as part of the respiratory system. Ans: Warms and humidifies inspired air and removes foreign particles from it. What is the primary function of the pulmonary system? Ans: Diffuse gasses into and out of the blood. Ventilate the alveoli. perfuse the lungs so the body recieves oxygen. Where in the brain, are respirations controlled? Ans: Medulla oblongata What is volunary breathing necessary for? Ans: talking, singing, laughing, and ho...

1. Definitive control of the airway is achieved by ANS Endotracheal intubation 2. How do you treat hypothermia in the ED? ANS crystalloid fluids at 102.2 degrees F and warmed treatment area 3. What does definitive hemorrhage control refer to? (3) ANS 1) Possible surgery 2) Stabilizing of pelvis 3) Angioembolization 4. What are rates of fluid administration measured by? ANS Size and length of catheter 5. Minimum flow rate of oxygen reservoir mask ANS 11 L/min 6. MCC of shock in tra...

PHTLS Objective Assessment Guide Exam Questions and Already graded Solutions and Assured Satisfactions 2024/2025 Which of the following is the preferred site for needle decompression of a tension pneumothorax? A. 4th intercostal space, midclavicular line, just over the top of the 5th rib B. 4th intercostal space, midclavicular line, just below the 4th rib C. 2nd intercostal space, midclavicular line, just over top of the 3rd rib D. 2nd intercostal space, midclavicular line, just bel...

What is refractory hypoxemia? - No matter how much oxygen the patient is on, the O2 sats are not getting any better What is a pheochromocytoma? - A catecholamine producing tumor that arises in the adrenal medulla. The tumor releases an excess amount of epinephrine and NE. Describe flail chest. - 2 or more completely broken ribs with no support. Creates a paradoxical chest movement. What are symptoms of a tension pneumothorax? - Absent breath sounds Cyanosis Distended neck veins Dyspnea ...

Thoracic Trauma - Rib Fractures (pathophysiology) correct answers Upper ribs are broad, thick and particularly well protected by the shoulder girdle and muscles. Requires great energy to fracture the upper ribs and patient is at risk for significant injuries such as traumatic disruption of the aorta. Rib fractures occur most often to Ribs 4-8 laterally, where they are thin and have less over lying musculature. Broken ends of ribs may tear muscle, lung and blood vessels with possibility...

TNCC 9th Edition final exam test 100 questions with correct and verified answers. Graded A+ 1. You are caring for a patient who was thrown from a bike and was not wearing a helmet. While performing the head-to-toe assessment, you note clear drainage from the right ear. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step? A. Clean the ear with a cotton-tipped applicator. B. Pack the ear with gauze. C. Notify the physician D. Document and continue the exam. - Correct answer C. Not...

MDC4 Test 2 Questions and Answers Already Graded A what are the assessment findings in pneumothorax? ● Sudden dyspnea ● Chest pain ● Feeling of doom/anxiety ● JVD ● Tachy ● Chest petechiae ● ECG changes ● Abnormal heart sounds what are the s/s of flail chest - paradoxical chest movement - dyspnea - cyanosis - tachycardia - hypotension how does the patient usually present with flail chest - anxious - short of breath - in pain what are interventions ...