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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 ...

BPK 105 - Final Exam Actual Questions and Answers 2024 Graded A+ Describe the process by which more red blood cells are made in response to low oxygen. What nutrients are required for this process? - answerLow blood oxygen levels stimulate red blood cell production by increasing the formation and release of the glycoprotein erythropoietin. Erythropoietin stimulates red bone marrow to produce more red blood cells. This negative-feedback mechanism increases the blood's capacity to transpor...

2024/2025 FCCS Post Test Review questions and 100% Answers What is the most important sign in a critically ill pt? Why? Correct Answer Tachypnea What is the cause of this pt's HoTN and why? Correct Answer Auto-peep is the cause. COPD pts have difficulty exhaling --> pressure buildup in alveoli. We use PEEP for the pressure and to improve oxygenation. Auto-peep comes from breath-stacking --> intrinsic peep. Alveoli enlarge --> high peak airway pressure. All leads to low venou...

FCCS LATEST EXAM REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES|ALREDY GRADED A+ What is the most important sign in a critically ill pt? Why? - CORRECT ANSWERTachypnea Indicates metabolic acidosis (often w/ respiratory alkalosis compensation) A pt misses dialysis for a few days and comes in with fluid overload. He's tachycardic and tachypneic. On physical exam, you find JVD, pulsus paradoxus (20 mmHg drop during inspiration), and HoTN (80/40) with distant, muffled heart s...

A difficult intubation is anticipated with an obese pt. The decision is made to intubate by video laryngoscopy. Which of the following is LEAST likely to be needed: A) Cook's Exchanger B) Rigid Stylet C) Cuffed Endotracheal Tube D) Video-enabled Laryngoscope - Answer- A) cook's exchanger Video laryngoscopy involves use of a normal ET Tube with the addition of a rigid stylet, as well as a video-enabled laryngoscope and other normal intubation equipment. A Cook's Tube Exchanger is...

Surgical Tech Certification Test 2024 || Questions & Solutions (100% Correct) Surgical Tech Certification Test 2024 || Questions & Solutions (100% Correct) Mask should? - ANSWER - 1.) Mask should never be untied and allowed to hang down. 2.) Masks should only be handled by the strings. 3.) Masks should always be changed between procedures. 4.) Masks should not only cover the mouth. The prefix that means above or upon is: - ANSWER - Epi- What classification is a Bake surgical instrum...

EARTH SCIENCE FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS List the 3 main layers of the earth from the center to the outside based on composition (what they are made out of). - Correct Answer ️️ -1). Core (Inner and outer)-solid inner liquide outer. Iron/nickel alloy. Extreme pressure 2).Mantle-82% of the earth's volume-Solid, rocky, shell 3). Crust (Oceanic-younger rocks and Continental-granite rocks) List the 5 mechanical layers of the earth (based on how they deform?) Whic layers is a liqui...

Orthotics CPM Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass AFO casting - Correct Answer ️️ -1. Don gloves and gather materials 2. Take measurements either on form or calf circumference, ankle circumference, fib head height, foot length 3. apply 2 layers of stockinette 4. mark landmarks: fib head/neck, tibial crest, malleoli, calcaneal tuberosity if prominent, base of 5th met head, navicular, cuboid, met heads 1 and 5, to sulcus, any other prominent/painful areas 5. apply cut tube anteriorly...

CRNA Interview Questions and Answers 100% Solved What are the interventions for cardiogenic shock? ️️-Fluids -Vasopressors (Dopamine) -Inotropes (Dobutamine, Milrinone for heart failure) -IABP, ECMO Your ventilator is peak pressure alarming. What could be the problem? ️️-Normal plateau pressure - Kink in tubing, patient biting tube, mucous plug, bronchospasm, ETT too small -If high plateau pressure - there is an issue with lung compliance ie: developing PNA, pulmonary edema, ...

Anemia (RBC Deficiency) - Can be due to - - decreased Erythropoiesis (building of RBC) - increased destruction of RBCs - increased destruction of hemoglobin - more common in females than males Can result in - - decreased capacity to carry gases - decreased acid buffering capacity People with anemia can take iron supplements but It will take a period of time before a difference in energy is felt- months AP (action potential) in Heart Muscle Fibers - - rapid depolarization due to Na+ inf...