Therapeutic hypothermia - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Your team has provided face-mask PPV with chest movement for 30 seconds. When is placement of an endotracheal tube strongly recommended? - 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? - ANSWER-In the hospital and immediately available What are the primary methods of confirming endotracheal tube placement within the trachea? - ANSWER-Demonstration of exhaled carbon dioxid...

During the primary assessment of a victim of a motor vehicle collision, the nurse determines that the patient is breathing and has an unobstructed airway. Which action should the nurse take next? A. palpate extremities for bilateral pulses B. Observe the patients respiratory effort C. Check the pt.'s level of consciousness D. Examine the pt. for any external bleeding - Answer-B During the primary survey of a patient with severe leg trauma, the nurse observes that the patient's left pe...

61.3 Identify the management and nursing care of the pt with infectious and inflammatory dermatoses--Psoriasis Correct Answer-Medical Management: -Goals: slow rapid turn of epidermis, promote resolution of psoriatic lesions, control disease cycle -Removes scares during bath using a soft brush and apply emollient creams after--maintain routine, -Pharmacologic therapy:topical/phototherapy/systemic Interventions: -pt education regarding the disease, skin care, and treatment regimen -measur...

Which statement is accurate for management of a patient with traumatic brain injury (TBI)? a. An adequate cough reflex will protect the patient's airway b. Poor oral hygiene can lead to respiratory crisis from secretions c. A tracheotomy is needed and will interfere with the patient's ability to communicate d. The patient may not realistically expect to regain normal speech with vocal cord damage - Answer-b. Poor oral hygiene can lead to respiratory crisis from secretions Which phrase de...

Sharp ESO Exam 2024 Questions and Answers eso established medical orders to be administered in the ABSENCE OF A PHYSICIAN an eso competent nurse is competent in the knowledge of: identification and tx of life-threatening conditions RRT brings what to the bedside critical care etCo2 co2 measured at the end of each breath which measurement reflects CO during cpr? etco2 what can we use to measure effectiveness of compressions or rosc in cpr? etco2 therapeutic hy...

What is pulse pressure? - Pulse pressure is the difference between systolic and diastolic pressures and normally ranges from 30 mm Hg to 40 mm Hg. What is the single-most important factor for successful interviewing? - The communication skills of the nurse--THERAPEUTIC communication What should the nurse do to redirect the conversation with an overtalkative patient? - Use closedended questions What is a comprehensive health history? - establishes complete database What is a focused health ...

8 core measures for ischemic stroke care - venous thromboembolism prophylaxis, antithrombotic therapy, anticoagulation therapy for afib/flutter, thrombolytic therapy (for thrombotic stroke of <4hrs from symptom onset), discharge on statin meds, stroke education, assess for rehab A loss of consciousness from an epidural or subdural hematoma - is a neurosurgical emergency A right hemiplegia (paralysis) or hemiparesis (weakness), indicates a stroke involving which cerebral hemisphere? - lef...

CLTM Study Prep ASAP Question and answers already passed 2024 How many hours is the typical therapeutic hypothermia period for neonates with hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy? 72hours What less invasive test for language and memory has decreased the number of WADA tests that are being conducted? fMRI Brainpower Read More Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:00 / 0:00 Full screen A postictal impairment of function within a discrete region o...

Med-Surg II HESI Test Bank_ Complete Updated fall 2022-2023. - A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a possible cataract. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect the client to report? 1) Decreased color perception 2) Loss of peripheral vision 3) Bright flashes of light 4) Eyestrain - A nurse is assisting with the care of a client immediately following a lumbar puncture. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.) 1) E...

Sharp ESO Exam Questions and Answers End Tidal CO2 - Answer ️️ -the maximum CO2 concentration at the end of each tidal breath, which can be used to assess disease severity and response to treatment. Reflects cardiac output during CPR. Can be used to measure the effectiveness of cardiac compressions and assessment of return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) after cardiac event ROSC - Answer ️️ -Return of spontaneous circulation is established with the presence of palpable pulse, blo...