What is a pneumothorax - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Final Exam: NSG233 / NSG 233 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Medical-Surgical Nursing III / Med Surg 3 Exam | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Herzing Q: Bite Priority Answer: Human bite: know what to do first with a human bite! Animal: rabies prophylaxis Snakebite: lie down, removing constrictive items, providing warmth, cleansing the wound, covering the wound with a light sterile dressing, and immobilizing the injured body part below the level of the heart. CABs (Circulati...

TNCC 9th Edition final exam test 100 questions with correct and verified answers. Graded A+ 1. You are caring for a patient who was thrown from a bike and was not wearing a helmet. While performing the head-to-toe assessment, you note clear drainage from the right ear. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step? A. Clean the ear with a cotton-tipped applicator. B. Pack the ear with gauze. C. Notify the physician D. Document and continue the exam. - Correct answer C. Not...

Midterm Exam: NR 509/ NR509 Advanced Physical Assessment Midterm Exam Questions with Verified Answers (Latest 2023/ 2024)- Chamberlain 1. A 42-year-old architect presents with widespread pain complaints, including headaches almost daily, pain at the site of an old motor vehicle accident injury, and generalized achiness and hypersensitivity throughout the body. He recounts that his first episodes of ongoing pain occurred in his early 20s, and he has been to many practitioners over several year...

Test Bank for Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology Essentials of Respiratory Care 7th Edition by Des Jardins Chapter 2 Ventilation MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. What instrument is used to measure P atm ? a. dynameter c. barometer b. altimeter d. hygrometer ANS: C Feedback A B C D A barometer is used to measure barometric (P B A barometer is used to measure barometric (P B A barometer is used to measure barometric (P B A barometer is used to measure barometric (P B ) or atmospheric (...

CMN568/ CMN 568 (Latest 2023/ 2024) Intro to Family NP Unit 2 Exam Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A Q: What characteristic appearance is often seen in a patient with chronic obstructive sleep apnea? Answer: Bull neck Q: What labs should be obtained in a patient with chronic obstructive sleep apnea? Answer: Tsh to r/o hypothyroidism Q: What are the first steps in managing chronic obstructive sleep apnea in an adult? Answer: Weight loss, avoi...

AEMT FISDAP Comprehensive Exam An 18 year old male was kicked in the left side of his face. He tells you that he cannot look up or feel his cheek, nose, or upper lip. Which type of fracture should you suspect? - ANSWER Zygomatic A 26 year old has been stabbed in the left side of his chest. He presents with pale, cool skin and JVD. Vital signs are BP: 140/120, P: 140, R 32 breath so...

What is the most reliable method of confirming and montioring correct placement of an ET tube? - Answer- Continuous waveform capnography The upper airway consists of... - Answer- Nose, Mouth, Jaw, Oral Cavity, Pharynx, and Larynx No gas exchange occurs here __________, it's called ____________. - Answer- Nose to terminal bronchioles, anatomical dead space. (2ml/kg of inspired tidal volume) They conduct airflow towards gas exchange units. Crycothyroid membrane - Answer- between thyroid ...

Exam 3: NSG233/ NSG 233 (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Med Surg 3 Exam| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A- Herzing Q: Plan of care for vented trach patients: Answer: care every 8hr or more as needed trach cuff pressure 20-25mm Hg assist of 2 ppl w/ trach strap obdurator @ bedside all times (keeps hole open) Q: Chest tube intervention for accdiental disconnection from drainage system: Answer: Air can enter pleural space, producing a pneumothorax - prevent...

Progressive Care RN A v1 Questions and Answers 100% Pass Which of the following medications is MOST commonly indicated for patients with CHF? Ace inhibitors A patient was involved in a motor vehicle accident and CAT scan results reveal a right sided SDH. What would be an expected neurological assessment finding in this patient? Dilated right pupil What is the most common symptom of SIADH? Fluid retention Upon arrival to the unit, you receive report on four PCU patients. Which patient should ...

The approach to trauma care typically begins with what? - notification that a trauma patient is arriving When preparing to receive a trauma patient, what should you keep in mind? - safe practice, safe care What does "Safe practice" mean when receiving trauma patients? - take into consideration the protection of the team (universal precautions/PPE/preparing equipment prior to patient arrival) What does "Safe care" mean when receiving trauma patients? - that the patient is going to th...

2024 ATI CRITICAL CARE EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+. 2 / 27 1. Before PFT's how long should a patient refrain from smoking? Using aninhaler?:smoking: 6-8 h inhaler: 4-6 h 2. What test must you do before performing an arterial puncture?: Allen's test;patency of the ulnar artery- if blood returns to hand in 15s, then the radial artery canbe used for the puncture 3. How long should one apply pressure after an arterial puncture?: 5 minutes(20 min if the patient is on antico...