NR572 Midterm Questions and Answers | Comprehensive
Nursing Study Guide
RSBI (Rapid Shallow Breathing Index) - correct answers -Predicts successful extubation f / VT in L
<105 is good
What are the things to look for prior to extubation? - correct answers -Resolved original problem, RSBI,
mentation, strength assessment, fiO2 < 40% and PEEP <5
treatment of sepsis - correct answers -Serum lactate
BC x2 sets
Broad spectrum Antbx until cultures are back
Fluid administration of crystalloids 30mL/kg
*pressure utilization if MAP <65
Treatment of beta blocker overdose - correct answers -Saline, atropine, glucagon
Treatment of Tylenol overdose - correct answers -Activate charcoal within 1 hour of ingestion.
N-acetylcysteine
Indications for ICD placement - correct answers -VT or VF
Ischemic or nonischemic cardiomyopathy
Syncope
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, Cardiac sarcoidosis
Long QT syndrome
LVEF <35%
Brugada syndrome
Indications for AV fistula - correct answers -Long term dialysis is required
Adverse events associated with hemodialysis - correct answers -Anaphylaxis, hypertension, fluid
overload, pericarditis, bleeding associated with port access, infection, hyperkalemia, muscle cramps,
itching, anemia, amyloidosis
Adverse events associated with peritoneal dialysis - correct answers -Uremia, infection, peritonitis,
waking, hyperglycemia, hypoproteinemia
Adverse events associated with CRRT - correct answers -Hypotension, hypothermia, infection, bleeding,
air embolism, acid base, imbalance, electrolyte in balance
Risk factors for Parkinson's disease development - correct answers -Positive family, history, exposure to
pesticides, excessive consumption of dairy products
Treatment for Gullian barre syndrome - correct answers -Treatment is mostly supportive and requires,
inpatient monitoring while Mylien is regenerated. Patient must remain in patient due to the possibility
of respiratory failure. medication's that can be given is IV I G or plasmapheresis. IV I G is usually used
more due to the easier administration.
Gold standard diagnostic test for confirmation of MS - correct answers -There is no single gold, standard
test, rather a criteria call the McDonald's criteria, which is diagnosed with an MRI or a lumbar puncture.
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Nursing Study Guide
RSBI (Rapid Shallow Breathing Index) - correct answers -Predicts successful extubation f / VT in L
<105 is good
What are the things to look for prior to extubation? - correct answers -Resolved original problem, RSBI,
mentation, strength assessment, fiO2 < 40% and PEEP <5
treatment of sepsis - correct answers -Serum lactate
BC x2 sets
Broad spectrum Antbx until cultures are back
Fluid administration of crystalloids 30mL/kg
*pressure utilization if MAP <65
Treatment of beta blocker overdose - correct answers -Saline, atropine, glucagon
Treatment of Tylenol overdose - correct answers -Activate charcoal within 1 hour of ingestion.
N-acetylcysteine
Indications for ICD placement - correct answers -VT or VF
Ischemic or nonischemic cardiomyopathy
Syncope
1
, Cardiac sarcoidosis
Long QT syndrome
LVEF <35%
Brugada syndrome
Indications for AV fistula - correct answers -Long term dialysis is required
Adverse events associated with hemodialysis - correct answers -Anaphylaxis, hypertension, fluid
overload, pericarditis, bleeding associated with port access, infection, hyperkalemia, muscle cramps,
itching, anemia, amyloidosis
Adverse events associated with peritoneal dialysis - correct answers -Uremia, infection, peritonitis,
waking, hyperglycemia, hypoproteinemia
Adverse events associated with CRRT - correct answers -Hypotension, hypothermia, infection, bleeding,
air embolism, acid base, imbalance, electrolyte in balance
Risk factors for Parkinson's disease development - correct answers -Positive family, history, exposure to
pesticides, excessive consumption of dairy products
Treatment for Gullian barre syndrome - correct answers -Treatment is mostly supportive and requires,
inpatient monitoring while Mylien is regenerated. Patient must remain in patient due to the possibility
of respiratory failure. medication's that can be given is IV I G or plasmapheresis. IV I G is usually used
more due to the easier administration.
Gold standard diagnostic test for confirmation of MS - correct answers -There is no single gold, standard
test, rather a criteria call the McDonald's criteria, which is diagnosed with an MRI or a lumbar puncture.
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