High acuity finals - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

hypersensitivities type I-IV (examples or tx) -A: anaphylactic/allergic; tx with epi -C: cytotoxic/hemolytic; ex: blood transfusion, Rh incompatability -I: immune complexes; ex: SLE, vasculitis, graft rejection -D: delayed, ex: GVHD, +TB test, poison ivy; T-cell mediated DIC (what, most common cause, tx) -abnormal bleeding and clotting (bleeding times prolonged) -sepsis is the most common cause -tx: FFP if platelets < 50,000, cryprecipitates platelets normal range 150,000-400,000 P...

hypersensitivities type I-IV (examples or tx) -A: anaphylactic/allergic; tx with epi -C: cytotoxic/hemolytic; ex: blood transfusion, Rh incompatability -I: immune complexes; ex: SLE, vasculitis, graft rejection -D: delayed, ex: GVHD, +TB test, poison ivy; T-cell mediated DIC (what, most common cause, tx) -abnormal bleeding and clotting (bleeding times prolonged) -sepsis is the most common cause -tx: FFP if platelets < 50,000, cryprecipitates platelets normal range 150,000-400,000 P...

ATI CRITICAL CARE EXAM FINALS(2023-2024)QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Before PFT's how long should a patient refrain from smoking? Using an inhaler? - CORRECT ANSWERE-smoking: 6-8 h inhaler: 4-6 h What test must you do before performing an arterial puncture? - CORRECT ANSWERE-Allen'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 ANSWERE-5 minu...

Diffusion of Responsibility - answers-the tendency for individuals to feel diminished responsibility for their actions when they are surrounded by others who are acting the same way Social Psychology - answers-study of how we think about, influence, feelings, and relate to one another/group - PERCEIVED thoughts, feelings, behaviors of others can be just as influential as their ACTUAL thoughts, feelings, and behaviors Subjective Construals - answers-(i.e., our subjective interpretations ...

"I was taking my contacts out last night, and I think I scratched my cornea," reports a 27-year-old female. "I'm wearing these sunglasses because the light really bothers my eyes." Her right eye is red and tearing. She rates her pain as 6/10. Vital signs are within normal limits. ESI level 5: No resources. This patient will need an eye exam and will be discharged to home with prescriptions and an appointment to follow up with an ophthalmologist. EMS presents to the ED with an 18-...

ATI CRITICAL CARE EXAM FINALS()QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Before PFT's how long should a patient refrain from smoking? Using an inhaler? - CORRECT ANSWERE-smoking: 6-8 h inhaler: 4-6 h What test must you do before performing an arterial puncture? - CORRECT ANSWERE-Allen'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 ANSWERE-5 minutes (20 m...