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NSG 4330 Complex Midterm 1WEEK 1: CARING FOR CLIENTS REQUIRING COMPLEX RESPIRATORY CARE: LOWERINGRESPIRATORY DISORDERS & RESPIRATORY FAILURE Fourth Edition: -Ch30 (p. 623-638 -PDF: pg1846) -Ch40 (p. 930-937 – PDF: pg 2713*) -Ch70 (PDF: pg 5241) –Ch 68 (p.1742-1755 – PDF – 5128*) *Also need to read from Ch 19 about Acid/ Base RESPIRATORY FAILURE & COMPLEX RESPIRATORY CARE Objective: -hypoxemic vs hypercapnic -differentiate between hypoxia + hypoxemia -common pathologies and disorder t...

Recognize *supraventricu- lar tachycardia* Recognize *wide-complex tachycardia* Recognize *SVT convert- ing to sinus rhythm after adenosine administration* What oxygen delivery sys- tem most reliably delivers a high (90% of greater) concentration of inspired oxygen to a 7-year-old child? You are called to help treat an infant with se- vere symptomatic brady- cardia (heart rate 66/min) associated with respira- tory distress. Bradycar- dia persists despite es- tablishment of an effec- tive airway,...

NBME Step 1 Questions Answered 100% correct Formation of hypnozoites -Pt has malaria → one of the features is that it forms hypnozoites and has the PBS shown Chloroquine resistance -Can happen but it is not a feature A 30M, who is a migrant farm worker presents to the ED b/c of a 1-wk Hx of fever, chills, & severe headache. He immigrated to the midwestern USA from Honduras 1 year ago. He is alert. Temp is 104F, pulse is 101/min, RR are 20/min, BP is 105/62. The lungs are clear to auscul...

1. What is the current recommended dose of intra- venous or intraosseous epinephrine in adult patients with cardiac arrest? 10 mg every 10 minutes 1 mg every 3-5 minutes 1 mg every 7 minutes 0.1 mg every 2 minutes 2. A patient with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is MOST likely to suffer from what condition? Diabetes mellitus Cerebral palsy Diabetes Insipidus Myxedema coma 3. A patient presents after sustaining a roll-over motor vehicle accident. They are complaining of pain around the mid-upper ...

Question 1 The action of platelet-derived growth factor is to stimulate the production of which cells? Selected Answer: Platele ts  Question 2 1 out of 1 points A healthcare professional is educating a patient about asthma. The professional states that good control is necessary due to which pathophysiologic process? Selected Answer: Uncontrolled inflammation leads to increased bronchial hyperresponsiveness and eventual scarring.  Question 3 1 out of 1 points What is an expe...

1. True or false? Al- though the mecha- nism of injury may be similar to those for the younger pop- ulation, data shows increased mortality with similar severi- ty of injury in older adults. 2. In the elderly pop- ulation, what is de- creased physiologi- cal reserve? 3. Pre-existing condi- tions that affect mor- bidity and mortality include: 4. What is the most common mecha- nism of injury in the elderly? 5. In the elderly popu- lation, what are risk factors for falls? 6. Most of elderly traf- ...

NCLEX UWORLD EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS LATEST UPDATED GRADED A+ NCLEX UWORLD EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS LATEST UPDATED GRADED A+ NCLEX   When do *advanced directives* go into effect? - ANSWER when person is *unable to speak for him/herself* due to either: 1. *Mental Incapacity* - *coma *(GCS score ≤ 7) 2. *Aphasia* (≠as soon as signed; directives can always be changed later by person) SBAR Communication Framekwork Components - ANSWER 1. *S* = Situation - what *prompted* th...

What are the 4 cardiac abnormalities present with ToF? - correct answer 1. Subaortic VSD 2. Dilated, overriding Asc Ao 3. RVOTOb 4. RVH Degree of cyanosis in TOF is dependant on what? - correct answer The severity of the RVOTOb. The more severe the obstruction, the more blood is ejected from the RV into the AO and therefore the greater the degree of cyanosis. Circulatory pathway for TOF - correct answer IVC/SV - RA - RV (VSD leading to AO) and also PA 2 procedures usua...

NBME Step 1 (Answered) Verified Solution Formation of hypnozoites -Pt has malaria → one of the features is that it forms hypnozoites and has the PBS shown Chloroquine resistance -Can happen but it is not a feature A 30M, who is a migrant farm worker presents to the ED b/c of a 1-wk Hx of fever, chills, & severe headache. He immigrated to the midwestern USA from Honduras 1 year ago. He is alert. Temp is 104F, pulse is 101/min, RR are 20/min, BP is 105/62. The lungs are clear to ausc...

When do *advanced directives* go into effect? - ANSWER when person is *unable to speak for him/herself* due to either: 1. *Mental Incapacity* - *coma *(GCS score ≤ 7) 2. *Aphasia* (≠as soon as signed; directives can always be changed later by person) SBAR Communication Framekwork Components - ANSWER 1. *S* = Situation - what *prompted* the communication (eg *what* changes occurred) 2. *B* = Background - *pertinent information, relevant history, vital signs* 3. *A* = Assessment - n...