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Initial Settings for NPPV ANSWER- Spontaneous/timed IPAP 8-10 and EPAP 3-5 **If apnea or hypopnea occurs after IPAP was increased, then increase the EPAP Treatment for Pulmonary Edema/CHF ANSWER- 100% O2 with non-rebreather mask, IPPB with 100% PEEP or CPAP. Digitalis and Lasix and pt. Position is Fowlers How to Identify Pulmonary Edema/CHF ANSWER- Orthopnea, pitting edema, distended neck veins. Pink/Froth/watery secretions. Fine crepitus audible rales or crackles X-ray will show Fluffy...

RRT Clin Sims- Lindsey Jones Latest Update Graded A+ Information Gathering - Emphysema: (Abnormal condition of the alveoli resulting destruction and loss of elasticity.) 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 : Chest X-ray—flattened diaphragms, hyperlucency,...

RRT Clin sims Exam 437 Questions with Verified Answers Emphysema - CORRECT ANSWER Weakening and enpermanent enlargement of the air spaces distal to the terminal bronchioles Etiology of Emphysema - CORRECT ANSWER Cigarette smoking >80% of all cases Genetic predisposition Occupational exposure Atmospheric pollutants Primary Assessment of Emphysema - CORRECT ANSWER Past medical history Shortness of breath Cough Appearance of the chest Respiratory Pattern Color Appearance of the...

RRT Clin sims Exam 437 Questions with Verified Answers Emphysema - CORRECT ANSWER Weakening and enpermanent enlargement of the air spaces distal to the terminal bronchioles Etiology of Emphysema - CORRECT ANSWER Cigarette smoking >80% of all cases Genetic predisposition Occupational exposure Atmospheric pollutants Primary Assessment of Emphysema - CORRECT ANSWER Past medical history Shortness of breath Cough Appearance of the chest Respiratory Pattern Color Appearance of the...

EXAM#1 The nurse is caring for some clients with chronic anemia who are on blood transfusion therapy. The nurse notices that one of the clients requires immediate treatment. Which client is the nurse addressing in this situation? Client with itching Client with flushing Client with pruritus Client with wheezing The nurse observes that a client with sickle cell anemia and on a blood transfusion regimen has cardiac dysrhythmias due to iron overdose toxicity. Which medication is most beneficial to ...