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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 ...

HESI MED SURGE II Exam Questions and Answers 2024 (Graded A) Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is suspected when: -Answer-A) hypoxemia persists despite supplemental 100 percent of oxygen. Major respiratory problems related to pathophysiology of ARDS include: -Answer- pulmonary edema caused by increased membrane permeability. A client is admitted with a medical diagnosis of Addisonian crisis. When completing the admission assessment, the nurse expects this client to exhibit which ...

AG-ACNP DRT Exam 2 Questions and Answers Graded A Pt demonstrating AMS and free water restriction with euvolemia. Urine osmolality 270, BUN 14/0.6, urine Na 30. You suspect hyponatremia. What is the most likely cause? SIADH 45 yo. F s/p double mastectomy 2 months ago. Now complaining of pain at the incision site. What type of pain is she experiencing? Neuropathic pain caused by nerve damage during the double mastectomy. 31 M presents with blowing murmur occurring during S1 and a galloping add...

Lindsey Jones Exam 6 Questions and Answers Already Passed which of the following should be excluded in an evaluation of a pt's ability to learn self administration medication by MDI a)manual dexterity b)level of dementia c)visual ability d)language skills c)visual ablilty While performing manual ventilation with a self-inflating resuscitator bag through a properly placed endotracheal tube, a respiratory therapist observes no chest rise. To troubleshoot the problem, the therapist...

NBME CBSE ACTUAL TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS TEST BANK - COMPLETE SOLUTION RATED A 56 y/o - brought to ER - Chest Pain mowing the lawn - Hypotension, PE shows cool, clammy, diaphoretic skin. 2 hours after admission, pulmonary catherization shows pulmonary artery pressure 40/25. Left Atrial Pressure 25 g (pulmonary emboli). Compared with a healthy person- sets of pulmonary pressure changes? Correct Answer: Hydrostatic Pressure High, Capillary hydrostatic pressure high Interstitial Oncotic pr...

Cardiac Index 2-4 SVR/Afterload 800-1200 MAP mean CVx80/CO PA pressure 15-30 Wedge PCWP pressure 6-12 Hypovolemic Shock Parameters Preload CVP decreased, SVR afterload increased, CI decreased, Oxygen delivery Decreased, Venous Oxygen saturation increased Types of hypovolemic shock Hemorrhage, burns, pancreatitis Cardiogenic shock parameters CVP preload increased, SVR afterload increased, CI decreased, oxygen delivery decreased, SV02 decreased Types of cardiogenic shock Post mi, ...

Prior to taking a pulmonary artery wedge pressure (PCWP) reading, the RT ensure that: Answer -the transducer is properly leveled and zeroed The fiberoptic bronchoscope is usually preferred device during bronchoscopy b/c its: Answer -flexibility The capnograph tracing above was obtained from a mechanically ventilated pt. On the basis of this tracing, the RT should: Answer -check the exhalation valve A RT is performing nasotracheal suctioning. During the procedure, the therapist occlud...

The nurse assesses a client for orthostatic hypotension. The results are: Lying heart rate = 70 beats/minute, BP = 110/70; Sitting heart rate = 78 beats/minute, BP = 106/66; Standing heart rate = 85 beats/minute, BP = 100/64. The nurse would expect which prescription from the primary healthcare provider? Increase furosemide from 20 mg by mouth (PO) to 40 mg PO daily Give 1 L of 0.9% normal saline (NS) bolus over 4 hours Start intravenous (IV) infusion of D5 ½ NS to run at 150 mL/hr No p...

C&S TMC EXAM TWO Question and answers 2023/2024 verified to pass Prior to taking a pulmonary artery wedge pressure (PCWP) reading, the RT ensure that: - correct answer -the transducer is properly leveled and zeroed The fiberoptic bronchoscope is usually preferred device during bronchoscopy b/c its: - correct answer -flexibility The capnograph tracing above was obtained from a mechanically ventilated pt. On the basis of this tracing, the RT should: - correct answer -check the exhalation va...

preload: what how wet/dry you are amount of fluid filling heart affected by dilating/constricting VEINS R heart -CVP L heart -PCWP (wedge pressure) preload: affected by VEINS constrict --> INCREASE dilate --> DECREASE preload: frank-starling principle giving fluid improves CO up to a certain pt preload: Tx low -crystalloids -colloids: albumin, hespan -blood: PRBCs, plasma preload: Tx high -diuretics: lasix -vasodilators: NTG, narector -dia...