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Critical Care/Vent managment To verify the correct placement of an endotracheal tube (ET) after insertion, the best initial action by the nurse is to a. auscultate for the presence of bilateral bre at h sounds. b. obtain a portable chest radiograph to check tube placement. c. observe the chest for symmetrical movement with ventilation. d. use an end-tidal CO2 monitor to check for placement in the trachea. - ANS: D End-tidal CO2 monitors are currently recommended for rapid verification of ET plac...

ACLS PreTest: Pharmacology and Practical Application You are caring for a 66-year-old man with a history of a large intracerebral hemorrhage 2 months ago. He is being evaluated for another acute st ro ke. The CT scan is negative for hemorrhage. The patient is receiving oxygen via nasal cannula at 2 L/min, and an IV has been established. His blood pressure is 180/100 mm Hg. Which drug do you anticipate giving to this patient? Aspirin Glucose (D50) Nicardipiner tPA - Aspirin In which situation doe...

ACLS Practical Application You are providing bag-mask ventilations to a patient in respiratory arrest. How often should you provide ventilations? – About every 5-6 seconds A 45-year-old woman wi th a history of palpitations develops light headedness and palpitations. She has recieved adenosine 6 mg IV for the rhythm shown here, without conversion of the rhythm. She is now extremely apprehensive. Her blood pressure is 128/70 mm Hg. What is the next appropriate intervention?

Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders NCLEX Questions Exam 4 A paranoid client presents with bizarre behaviors, neologisms, and thought insertion. Which nursing action should be prioritized t o maintain this client's safety? A. Assess for medication noncompliance B. Note escalating behaviors and intervene immediately C. Interpret attempts at communication D. Assess triggers for bizarre, inappropriate behaviors - ANS: B The nurse should note escalating behaviors and intervene immediately t...

PARAMEDIC FINAL EXAM A protocol that is a written document signed by the EMS system's medical director that outlines specific directions, permissions, and sometimes prohibitions regarding patient c ar e that is rendered prior to contacting medical control. – Standing order If a paramedic transports a patient without the patient's consent or uses restraints in a wrongful manner

SCI NCLEX Review A client with a C6 spinal injury would most likely have which of the following symptoms? A: Aphasia B: Hemiparesis C:Paraplegia D: Tetraplegia - D Tetraplegia occurs as a result of ce rvical spine injuries. Paraplegia occurs as a result of injury to the thoracic cord and below. A 30-year-old was admitted to the progressive care unit with a C5 fracture from a motorcycle accident. Which of the following assessments would take priority?

351 Exam 2 (ELNEC) Symptom management in older adults with serious illness is complicated because: A. They never take their medications correctly. B. Many have multiple comorbidities. C. They tend to ignore their symptoms. D. They like to over-report the severity of their symptoms. - B. Many have multiple comorbidities. Mrs. Smith has end-stage COPD and is admitted with severe dyspnea and is started on morphine sulfate. Which of the following statements by her husband demonstrates he understands...

AHA PALS Practice Exam 1. A 5-year-old child presents with lethargy, increased work of breathing, and pale color. The primary assessment reveals that the airway is open and the respiratory rate is 30/ min, with crackles heard on auscultation. The cardiac monitor shows sinus tachycardia at a rate of 165/min. The pulse oximeter displays an oxygen saturation of 95% and a pulse rate of 93/min. On the basis of this information, which of the following provides the best interpretation of the oxygen sat...

AHA PALS 50 QUESTIONS Ratio of compressions to ventilations for two rescuer CPR on infant or child? – 15:2 Pedi SBP HOTN formula for ages 1-10?

PALS RED CROSS FINAL EXAM A 5-year-old child with a history of a chronic neuromuscular disease is experiencing respiratory distress. The child is breathing spontaneously and receiving supplemental oxy gen. Which additional intervention is a critical component of airway management for this patient? – Airway clearance (e.g., suctioning) A child being cared for in the pediatric telemetry unit suddenly displays the following ECG waveform. The provider prepares to intervene because the child is dem...