Nasopharyngeal - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

From the atmosphere, what structures does air pass through during ventilation? - Answer- Starts in atmosphere, then nose, nasopharyngeal space/orophargyneal space (if mouth breather), then pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli What is the purpose of the nasal passages and nasopharynx? - Answer- To warm/humidify air as it passes through What is the difference between respiration and ventilation? - Answer- Respiration refers to the exchange of gases in the alveoli, ventilat...

The aseptic collection of blood cultures requires that the skin be cleansed with: A. 2% iodine and then 70% alcohol solution B. 70% alcohol and then 2% iodine or an iodophor C. 70% alcohol and then 95% alcohol D. 95% alcohol only correct answers B. In order to attain asepsis of the skin, 70% alcohol followed by 2% iodine is used for obtaining blood cultures. When cleansing the skin with alcohol and then iodine for the collection of a blood culture, the iodine (or iodophor) should remai...

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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...

Exam 3: PNR106 / PNR 106 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Foundations of Nursing | Questions and Verified Answers 100% Correct | Grade A - Fortis Question: What nursing action will you do first before performing the suctioning a nasopharyngeal patient? Answer: Cough up secretions first Question: What is associated with a deep rattling cough? Answer: Retained secretions Question: What do we keep at the bedside of a trached patient? Answer: Extra trach (same exact size and...

Final Exam: NUR631 / NUR 631 (Latest 2024 /2025 Update) Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology Exam | Questions and Verified Answers with Rationales | 100% Correct | Grade A - GCU Question: What is the most commonly reported symptom of cancer treatment? a. Nausea b. Fatigue c. Hair loss d. Weight loss Answer: b. Fatigue Exp: Fatigue is the most frequently reported symptom of cancer and cancer treatment. Although patients report the other options, they are not as frequently exp...

NREMT Practice Exam EMT practice test Questions and Answers 100% Verified 2023/2024 The primary assessment of an adult with chest pain includes: A. Identifying the specific cause of the patient's pain. B. Ensuring the scene is safe. C. Determine the transport priority. D. Reassessing vital signs. - CORRECT ANSWER C. Determine the transport priority. You are caring for a six-year-old patient with respiratory distress. The pulse oximeter reads 93%. Your management of the patient shou...

MSN 620 Possible Questions And Answers With Verified Solutions A 4-year-old girl presents with a history of recurrent otitis media requiring antibiotics. She has no significant history, though both parents had recurrent ear infections as children. She had 4 episodes of otitis media this year and 4 episodes in the prior year. Her language development is appropriate for her age. What is the next best step in management? 1. Myringotomy tubes 2. Observation 3. Three weeks of antibiotics 4. Otot...

NF3 Module 9: Suctioning: Oropharyngeal, Nasopharyngeal and Tracheal Exam Questions and Answers Purpose of suctioning - Answer-· Remove saliva and other secretions - Eg. Blood, vomit · Maintain patent airway · Facilitate ventilation · Obtain specimens · Maintain oral hygiene ** Suctioning does not follow any type of schedule it is all based on patient need** Oropharyngeal/Nasopharyngeal suctioning - Answer-· Suctioning of the mouth or nose, and throat (pharynx) · Suctioning do...

Artificial Airways Correct Answer-- Oropharyngeal Airway - Nasopharyngeal Airway - Endotracheal Tube—avg 14 day use d/t risk of ischemia, fistula, vocal cord paralysis - Tracheostomy Tube—long-term use *Oropharyngeal may be removed when gag reflex regained; nasopharyngeal may be removed when pt awake and attempting to remove* Endotracheal Tubes Correct Answer-Most common short-term artificial airway inserted down the trachea - Provides positive-pressure ventilation - Pts may be ...