Signs of hypoxemia - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Preop assess- checklist ● Consent is obtained- how do you know they understand. If they do not understand it is the surgeon’s job to go over surgery. ● Go over patient history ● Allergies and effects of any previous surgery medications. ● Testing, labs, medications and confirmed ● Go over expectation of pre and post-op Post op vital sign- drug use ● Any regional anesthesia will be weaning off, pain meds may be administered ● Frequent monitoring and safety ● Baseline ...

Air Methods Critical Care Exam(correct answers 2023) Before PFT's how long should a patient refrain from smoking? Using an inhaler? - CORRECT ANSWER-smoking: 6-8 h inhaler: 4-6 h What test must you do before performing an arterial puncture? - CORRECT ANSWERAllen's test; patency of the ulnar artery- if blood returns to hand in 15s, then the radial artery can be used for the puncture How long should one apply pressure after an arterial puncture? - CORRECT ANSWER5 minutes (20 min if the ...

ucla emt airway study guide exam questions with correct answers What is dsypnea? - Answer-It is labored breathing or shortness of breath? What is tachypnea? - Answer-It is rapid breathing. What is brachypnea? - Answer-It is slow breathing What. is apnea? - Answer-It is the absence of breathing What is hypoxia? - Answer-It is the lack of oxygen What is hypoxemia? - Answer-It is low oxygen in the blood What is anoxia? - Answer-It is no oxygen What is hypoventilation? - An...

1 CPSGT PT.1 EXAM | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+ Informed consent may be _________, ________, or _________. Correct Answer: written, verbal or implied. List 5 Basic Principles of informed consent Correct Answer: 1. PT has the right to information 2. Questions regarding diagnosis or treatment should be referred to physician 3. Risks and discomforts to patients should be listed. 4. Participation in all procedures is voluntary. 5. Consent may be signed by...

Signs Things you can see or measure symptoms Subjective information (The patient must tell you) Pack years Packs per day multiplied by the number of years. Advanced directives are? documents that provide instructions incase the patient is unable to. These instructions should be notarized and copies given to the family and physician. If a patient has a DNI order you can still? Provide non invasive ventilation ( BiPAP) A durable power of attorney allows? A ...

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 ...

TEST BANK Radiographic Pathology for Technologists 6th Edition by Nina KowalczykTable of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to Pathology .................................................................................................... 1 Chapter 2: Skeletal System .................................................................................................................. 6 Chapter 3: Respiratory System ...........................................................................................

Midterm Exam: NR571 / NR 571 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Complex Diagnosis and Management in Acute Care Practicum | Review Questions & Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain Question: Non-VTE causes of pulmonary emboli Answer: -small masses of infectious material such as septic embolus -fat embolism that is released into blood stream after long bone fractures, surgery, trauma, or severe burns - air bubbles or substances that get into bloodstream from trauma, surgery, or medic...

PALS 2025 Questions & Answers Which pulses should be assessed to monitor systemic perfusion in a child? - ANSWER-peripheral and central What should the first rescuer arriving on the scene of an unresponsive infant or child do? (in order) - ANSWER-1. verify scene safety 2. check for responsiveness 3. shout for help 4. activate the emergency response system Why may excessive ventilation during CPR be harmful? - ANSWER-- it increases intrathoracic pressure - it impedes venous return ...

FUNDAMENTAL OF NURSING TEST EXAM  WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS Name: Date: 1. Which statement regarding heart sounds is correct? a.S1 and s2 sound equally loud over the entire cardiac area. b.S1 and sound fainter at the apex than at the base. c.S and 2 sound fainter at the base than at the apex. d. S1 is loudest at the apex, and S2 is loudest at the base.  Rationale: The S1 sound — the “lub” sound — is loudest at the apex of the heart. It sounds  longer, lower, and louder there...