MDC 4 Exam 2 Rasmussen
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A patient is in septic shock. calculate how much fluid the patient will get if they weigh 250 lbs.
Round to nearest whole number - correct answer 30 mls x 113. 6 kg = 3,409 ml
What are important lab findings related to DIC? - correct answer low fibrin levels, low platelets,
increased PT/ aPTT, increased d dimer.
What interventions should the nurse perform for the client in DIC? - correct answer Check all
drainage for blood and monitor I/O, check for petechiae or purpura, no sharp objects or
injections, watch vitals signs and assess LOC
What symptoms is MODS based on? - correct answer Low grade fever
high HR, SOB, increased WBCs, elevated glucose, pulmonary edema, renal and liver dysfunction
after doing well for a short time.
When might dialysis be needed for a MODS patient? - correct answer When the creatinine is
high and output is less than 480 ml/ 24 hrs
What action should the nurse take when giving care to a patient in MODS? - correct answer
Assess organ function, given ventilatory support, inotrophics, compensate for the dysfunction
, A nurse caring for a patient on a vent notices the high pressure alarm is going off. What must
she do next? - correct answer Assess tube for obstruction, suction ,bag valve them until
problem solved
A nurse caring for a patient on a vent notices the low pressure alarm is going off. What must she
do next? - correct answer Look for disconnected tubing, leaks or poor connections
A nurse caring for a patient on a vent notices the high respiratory rate alarm is going off. What
must she do next? - correct answer Assess need for weaning, give sedatives, paralytics, things
to relax patient and decrease anxiety
CMV ventilator hashes type of breathing pattern while SIMV has this type: - correct answer
CMV= full support with each breath being from the vent
SIMV= patient can help with breaths
Why might a PE be overlooked? - correct answer Patient may not have the classic
manifestations which can lead to v
A patient comes to the ED having diminished breath sounds on his left lung and asymmetrical
chest expansion when asked to breathe. The nurse feels the patient's trachea has deviated to
the right side of the throat. What is the patient suffering from? - correct answer Pneumothorax
A provider tells the nurse that a patient is having a simple pneumothorax. What treatment
might be prescribed for the patient? - correct answer Chest Tube
A provider tells the nurse that a patient is having a tension pneumothorax. What could the
nurse anticipate about how this will be treated? - correct answer With a needle decompression
thoracotomy
A nurse sees a patient coming into the trauma bay with paradoxical chest movement. What
might the patient be having? - correct answer Flail Chest
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A patient is in septic shock. calculate how much fluid the patient will get if they weigh 250 lbs.
Round to nearest whole number - correct answer 30 mls x 113. 6 kg = 3,409 ml
What are important lab findings related to DIC? - correct answer low fibrin levels, low platelets,
increased PT/ aPTT, increased d dimer.
What interventions should the nurse perform for the client in DIC? - correct answer Check all
drainage for blood and monitor I/O, check for petechiae or purpura, no sharp objects or
injections, watch vitals signs and assess LOC
What symptoms is MODS based on? - correct answer Low grade fever
high HR, SOB, increased WBCs, elevated glucose, pulmonary edema, renal and liver dysfunction
after doing well for a short time.
When might dialysis be needed for a MODS patient? - correct answer When the creatinine is
high and output is less than 480 ml/ 24 hrs
What action should the nurse take when giving care to a patient in MODS? - correct answer
Assess organ function, given ventilatory support, inotrophics, compensate for the dysfunction
, A nurse caring for a patient on a vent notices the high pressure alarm is going off. What must
she do next? - correct answer Assess tube for obstruction, suction ,bag valve them until
problem solved
A nurse caring for a patient on a vent notices the low pressure alarm is going off. What must she
do next? - correct answer Look for disconnected tubing, leaks or poor connections
A nurse caring for a patient on a vent notices the high respiratory rate alarm is going off. What
must she do next? - correct answer Assess need for weaning, give sedatives, paralytics, things
to relax patient and decrease anxiety
CMV ventilator hashes type of breathing pattern while SIMV has this type: - correct answer
CMV= full support with each breath being from the vent
SIMV= patient can help with breaths
Why might a PE be overlooked? - correct answer Patient may not have the classic
manifestations which can lead to v
A patient comes to the ED having diminished breath sounds on his left lung and asymmetrical
chest expansion when asked to breathe. The nurse feels the patient's trachea has deviated to
the right side of the throat. What is the patient suffering from? - correct answer Pneumothorax
A provider tells the nurse that a patient is having a simple pneumothorax. What treatment
might be prescribed for the patient? - correct answer Chest Tube
A provider tells the nurse that a patient is having a tension pneumothorax. What could the
nurse anticipate about how this will be treated? - correct answer With a needle decompression
thoracotomy
A nurse sees a patient coming into the trauma bay with paradoxical chest movement. What
might the patient be having? - correct answer Flail Chest
