Pao2 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

AG-ACNP – Respiratory Questions and Answers Graded A+ 58 yo. M presents to ED with complaints of dry cough. CXR revealed generalized, inflamed film throughout. What is the most likely diagnosis? Pneumonitis What drug has been known to prevent nosocomial PNA? Sulcarafate (Carafate) - Mucosal Protective Agent What is an initial finding associated with a pulmonary embolism? Respiratory Alkalosis - secondary to increased RR and blowing off CO2 What is diagnostic of pulmonary HTN? 2D echo Your...

SWIFT RIVER MED SURG CLINICAL EXAM | QUESTIONS & 100% CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADEA+ Estelle Hatcher, 31yr-old, r/o appendicitis, 1st day post-op appendectomy; No known allergies (NKA); Vital signs - Temp 101.2, BP 108/74, P 92, RR 20, SaO2 99%, alert and cooperative. Wound site clean, dry and intact NPO, NG-tube to low continuous suction. IV maintenance fluids with D5 1/2 NS with 20 KCL @ 125ml/hr in left forearm. Ambulates with minimal assistance. Family at...

ATI ADVANCED MED SURG PROCTORED 2019 EXAM GUIDE WITH NGN 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 wi...

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...

ACLS Final Exam 2 (Latest 2024 / 2025 ) Actual Questions and Answers 100% Correct 1. A patient with suspected acute coronary syndromes (ACS) is placed on acardiac monitor.The patient is complaining of dyspnea and is given supple-mental oxygen. The provider determines that the oxygen is effective based on which SaO2 level? Answer: When a patient presents with potential ACS, the patient should have oxygen administered to maintain an SaO2 of at least 94%. 2. A patient experiences cardiac a...

Chest tube insertion site monitoring - Answer check for pain, redness, infection & subcutaneous crepitus Chest tube bedside equipment - Answer occlusive dressing, sterile water, and two enclosed hemostat clamps. AT ALL TIMES Expected findings in a chest tube assessment - Answer gentle constant bubbling in the suction control chamber, rise and fall of water in the water seal chamber with inspiration and expiration, drainage system below chest and in upright position FIRST action...

Most important indicator that a patient has a severe illness? - ANSWER-Tachypnea 3 respiratory types, and their criteria - ANSWER-Hypoxemic (PaO2 <50-60) Hypercapnic (PaCO2 >50, pH <7.36) Mixed Delta gap (formula, when and why it's used) - ANSWER-Difference in AG from normal - Difference in HCO3 from normal In AG metabolic acidosis it's used. It tells you if there's underlying metabolic alkalosis or respiratory acidosis with bicarb compensation IN ADDITION to the AG metabo...

"Failure to manage an ________________ is a major cause of a preventable death in the prehospital setting." - Answer Airway What are some indications for immediate intubation? - Answer Unable to swallow. GCS <8. Expected clinical course. Apnea. Airway obstruction. Resp failure. What are the three critical lab values that indicate the need for intubation? - Answer Ph <7.2 CO2 >55 PaO2 <60 Rememeber, only one needs to be off to indicate the need for intubation. ...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which action would the nurse take to verify the correct placement of an oral endotracheal tube (ET) immediately after insertion and before securing the tube? a. Obtain a portable chest x-ray. b. Use an end-tidal CO2 monitor. c. Auscultate for bilateral breath sounds. d. Observe for symmetrical chest movement. ANS: B End-tidal CO2 monitors are currently recommended for rapid verification of ET placement. Auscultation for bilateral breath sounds and checking chest exp...

NUR 2392 / NUR2392: Multidimensional Care II / MDC 2 Exam 2 (2022/2023) Rasmussen College A patient is brought into the ED with respiratory depression. The patient has a history of COPD. What acid-base imbalance is most likely? - Respiratory Acidosis. The patient likely has a build-up of CO2, causing respiratory acidosis. The nurse is evaluating the lab work of a patient who has uncontrolled metabolic acidosis. Which lab result would result from this condition? A) pH 7.4 B) PaO2 98 mm Hg C) bica...