Oropharyngeal airways - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A nurse working on a pulmonary unit is alert to one of the early signs of hypoxia in pts which is: A. decreased respiratory rate B. Restlessness C. cyanosis D. decreased blood pressure B. Restlessness A nurse is teaching a home care pt how to do pursed-lip breathing. What is the therapeutic effect of this procedure? A. Prolonging expiration to reduce airway resistance B. Replacing the use of incentive spirometry C. using upper chest muscles more effectively D. reducing the need for prn medica...

A patient with a PBW of 55 kg (121 lb) is receiving VC, A/C ventilation. Ventilator settings and blood gas analysis results are: FIO2 0.70 Mandatory rate 14 VT 350 mL PEEP 5 cm H2O pH 7.35 PaCO2 35 mm Hg PaO2 40 mm Hg HCO3 - 19 mEq/L BE -6 mEq/L SO2 (calc) 74% A respiratory therapist should recommend A. changing to SIMV mode. B.√ increasing to 10 cm H2O PEEP. C. changing to 5 cm H2O CPAP. D. increasing to 400 mL VT . EXPLANATIONS (h) A. Changing to SIMV will not treat th...

Which of the following are NOT part of the upper respiratory tract: A. Oropharynx B. Trachea C. Larynx D. Nasopharynx B. Trachea -The trachea is the beginning of the lower respiratory tract, and the larynx (voice box) is the end of the upper airway What are the 4 major components of the upper airway? Mouth, nose, pharynx, and larynx Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:00 / 0:15 Full screen Brainpower Read More What are the 4 ma...

TNCC Exam 9th Edition Study Guide 2023 1.What is the effect of hypothermia on the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve - CORRECT ANSWER-Hemoglobin does not readily release oxygen for use by the tissues A shift to the left occurs in an environment of low metabolic demand (hypothermia, hypocapnia, alkalosis), increasing hemoglobin's affinity for oxygen. EMS arrives with the intoxicated driver of a car involved in a motor vehicle crash. EMS reports significant damage to the driver's side o...

ACLS(Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) CERTIFICATION FINAL EXAM 50+ QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWER/ACTUAL EXAM/AGRADE Any organized rhythm without a pulse is defined as pulseless electrical activity (PEA). - ANSWER-True Synchronized cardioversion is appropriate for treating an unknown wide complex tachycardia. - ANSWER-True The aorta is the wall that separates the ventricles of the heart. - ANSWER-False The most effective treatment for ventricular fibrillation is defibrilla...

Nasopharyngeal SuctioningPurpose: primarily performed to clear the airway of secretions in the ___, which is the upper part of the throat behind the nasal passages. Technique: A thin, flexible suction catheter is inserted through the nostril and advanced gently into the ____. Suction is applied to remove mucus or fluids. Oropharyngeal SuctioningPurpose: used to clear the airway of secretions in the ___, which is the middle part of the throat located behind the mouth. Technique: A rigid ...

FCCS Test Exam Questions with correct Answers 2024 DIRECT Methodology - answerDetection Intervention Reassessment Effective Communication Teamwork ____ is the greatest contribution to diagnosis. - answerHistory ____ is the single most important indicator of critical illness. - answerTachypnea Kussmall Breathing (or change in depth of respiration) usually indicates - answerMetabolic acidosis Cheyne-Stokes Respiration (or periodic breathing with apnea or hypopnea usually indicates - an...

A patient with a lower extremity fracture complains of severe pain and tightness in his calf, minimally relieved by pain medications. Which of the following is the priority nursing intervention? Black This patient is unlikely to survive given the severity of their injuries and is triaged as expectant. Resources should be reserved for individuals considered to be more salvageable. Pressure Pressure can be assessed in the limb by palpation or direct measurement. The compartment or limb will ...

Kettering airway Care QUESTIONS With VERIFIED CORRECTANSWERS 2023/2024 What are the four indications for oropharyngeal airways - ANSWER Unconscious patient Support bade of tongue Bite block Facilitate oral suctioning How do you determine the correct size of an oropharyngeal airway - ANSWER From the mouth or tip of chin to the angle of the jaw How should an oropharyngeal airway be inserted - ANSWER Upside down to the back to free throat and then turned What are the four indicati...

EMT EXAM 2 Questions and Answers 100% Solved What is the structure that carries air downward from the larynx to the lungs? - Trachea When can the oropharyngeal airways not be used? - Gag reflex present What is will not be caused by vigorous suctioning the back of the patients throat ? - convulsions What is the oxygen flow rate when ventilating with a BVM ? - 15 LPM with oxygen reservoir What percentage of oxygen in the atmosphere? - 21% at al altitudes What should the oxygen flow be at...