What organ is creatinine excreted by? What is the normal value?
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Excreted by the kidneys.
Normal Value: 0.7 - 1.3 mg/dL
*Best indicator for kidney failure.
Should chest tubes appropriately remain inside or out of the pleural space?
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Chest tubes should ALWAYS remain within the pleural space surrounding
the lung.
,How can you describe an end expiratory image?
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This image is taken when a patient is at end-expiration and is most useful
when detecting a small pneumothorax or to measure diaphragmatic
excursion.
What will an EKG show when an ischemia is present?
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There will be a depressed or inverted T wave
Between a blood gas analyzer and a hemoximeter, which would provide a more
accurate reading of a patient's saturation?
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The hemoximeter is far more accurate because the value is measured, not
calculated the way the blood gas analyzer is.
What is jugular venous distention (JVD)?
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Seen in patients heart / blood vessel condition such as those with CHF or
COPD patients during exhalation. Indicates a problem with the heart
, properly pumping.
What will an EKG show when an injury is present?
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There will be an elevated S-T segment following the QR interval
Define cyanosis, what is it a sign of?
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Cyanosis is a blue tone that can appear on skin to indicate signs of
hypoxemia/inadequate oxygenation
What is an important step to follow before performing transcutaneous PO2?
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Heat the skin around the electrode to improve perfusion and gas
movement through the skin.
Is there a concern for main-stem intubation when using tracheostomy tubes? If not,
what is the main concern?
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, No there is no concern for mainstem intubation, rather the cconcern is that
the trach tube is positioned outside the trachea.
How many BPM are considered bradycardic for an infant?
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Less than 100 bpm.
In terms of the amount of heart beats per minute, how can you define fibrillation?
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Too fast to count
Define erythema.
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Reddening of the skin, as a result of injury or irritation.
What is tactile fremitus?
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Excreted by the kidneys.
Normal Value: 0.7 - 1.3 mg/dL
*Best indicator for kidney failure.
Should chest tubes appropriately remain inside or out of the pleural space?
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Chest tubes should ALWAYS remain within the pleural space surrounding
the lung.
,How can you describe an end expiratory image?
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This image is taken when a patient is at end-expiration and is most useful
when detecting a small pneumothorax or to measure diaphragmatic
excursion.
What will an EKG show when an ischemia is present?
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There will be a depressed or inverted T wave
Between a blood gas analyzer and a hemoximeter, which would provide a more
accurate reading of a patient's saturation?
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The hemoximeter is far more accurate because the value is measured, not
calculated the way the blood gas analyzer is.
What is jugular venous distention (JVD)?
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Seen in patients heart / blood vessel condition such as those with CHF or
COPD patients during exhalation. Indicates a problem with the heart
, properly pumping.
What will an EKG show when an injury is present?
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There will be an elevated S-T segment following the QR interval
Define cyanosis, what is it a sign of?
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Cyanosis is a blue tone that can appear on skin to indicate signs of
hypoxemia/inadequate oxygenation
What is an important step to follow before performing transcutaneous PO2?
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Heat the skin around the electrode to improve perfusion and gas
movement through the skin.
Is there a concern for main-stem intubation when using tracheostomy tubes? If not,
what is the main concern?
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, No there is no concern for mainstem intubation, rather the cconcern is that
the trach tube is positioned outside the trachea.
How many BPM are considered bradycardic for an infant?
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Less than 100 bpm.
In terms of the amount of heart beats per minute, how can you define fibrillation?
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Too fast to count
Define erythema.
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Reddening of the skin, as a result of injury or irritation.
What is tactile fremitus?
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