During an intubation - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1. How does a nasopharyngeal airway maintain a patent airway? A. Displaces the jaw forward B. Keeps the tongue in an anterior position C. Ensures complete dilation of the nares D. Blocks salivary and secretion glands correct answer: B. 2) A 28 year old officer was struck in the head while entering a hostile environment. Upon assessment, you note that he has an irregular respiratory pattern, elevated blood pressure, and a decreased pulse. At what level should you maintain this patient'...

Expedite transfer to the closest trauma center A 56 y/o M pt involved in a motor vehicle crash is brought to the ED of a rural critical access facility. He complains of neck pain, SOB, and diffuse abd pain. His GCS is 15. His VS: BP 98/71, HR 125, RR 26, SpO2 94% on high-flow O2 via NRB mask. Which of the following is the priority intervention for this patient? a pertinent medical hx is crucial Which of the following considerations is the most important when caring for a geriatric trauma pt...

Describe treatment of dysrhythmias correct answer: To determine if treatment is necessary, assess the patient. Then ask the following questions: Is he or she experiencing signs and symptoms of decreased cardiac output? Is the dysrhythmia potentially life threatening? If the answer to either of these questions is yes, the patient will need to treatment for the dysrhythmia. ***WE WILL DISCUSS TREATMENTS OF DYSRHYTHMIAS BASED UPON CURRENT ACLS TREATMENT ALGORITHMS CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS ...

Which of the following processes occurs during inhalation? - Answer The diaphram contracts and descends, intrathorasic pressure decreases and air enters the lungs via negative pressure When performing tracheobronchial suctioning on an adult, it is important to: - Answer Monitor the patients oxygen saturation and cardiac rhythm While intimating a 44-year old man respiratory arrest, you note that his pulse rate increases during the procedure. What should you do? - Answer Recognize this...

ATI Adv. Med-surg FINAL EXAM 1. A nurse in a burn treatment center is caring for a client who is admitted with severe burns to both lower extremities and is pending an escharotomy. The client’s spouse asks the nurse what the procedure entails. Which of the following nursing statements is appropriate? a. “large incisions will be made in the eschar to improve circulation” b. “ I can call the doctor back here if you want me to” c. “a piece of skin will be removed and grafted ov...

Respiratory Therapy - Lindsey Jones/Clinical Simulations 459 Questions with Verified Answers Information Gathering - Emphysema: (Abnormal condition of the alveoli resulting destruction and loss of elasticity) - CORRECT ANSWER LEVEL I : Cyanosis, Barrel chest, increased A-P diameter, Accessory muscle use, Digital clubbing of the nail beds, Significant history of smoking and/or occupational exposure to smoke or other pulmonary irritant LEVEL II : Dyspnea, Wheezing breath sounds LEVEL III ...

A nurse is preparing to initiate intravenous fluids via an infusion pump for a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Check the expiration date of the safety inspection sticker of the pump. A nurse is caring for a client who has an implanted venous access port. Which of the following should the nurse use to access the port? A non-coring needle A nurse is caring for a client who is near the end of life and is on complete bed rest. The client states that he needs...

NRP 8th Edition Test Complete Questions & Answers 2023. Your team has provided face-mask PPV with chest movement for 30 seconds. When is placement of an endotracheal tube strongly recommended? During a delivery, when and where should a person with intubation skills be available? What are the primary methods of confirming endotracheal tube placement within the trachea? You are resuscitating a critically ill newborn whose heart rate is 20 bpm. The baby has been intubated and the endotr...

Your team has provided face-mask PPV with chest movement for 30 seconds. When is placement of an endotracheal tube strongly recommended? - correct answer The baby's heart rate remains less than 100 bpm and is not increasing. During a delivery, when and where should a person with intubation skills be available? - correct answer In the hospital and immediately available What are the primary methods of confirming endotracheal tube placement within the trachea? - correct answer Demonstrati...

TNCC Test prep 8th Edition Questions and Answers 100% Pass A 56 y/o M involved in a MVC is brought to the ED. He complains of neck pain, SOB, and diffuse abdominal pain. His GCS is 15, VS: BP 98/71, HR 125, RR 26, SpO2 94% on high-flow O2 via NRB mask. Which is the priority intervention for this patient? Expedite transfer to the closest trauma center Which of the following considerations is the most important when caring for a geriatric trauma pt? a pertinent medical hx is crucial Following a...