EXIT EXAM, NBRC RRT EXAM With 100% Correct Answers

Signs - Correct Answer- Things you can see or measure symptoms - Correct Answer- Subjective information (The patient must tell you) Pack years - Correct Answer- Packs per day multiplied by the number of years. Advanced directives are? - Correct Answer- documents that provide instructions incase the patient is unable to. These instructions should be notarized and copies given to the family and physician. If a patient has a DNI order you can still? - Correct Answer- Provide non invasive ventilation ( BiPAP) A durable power of attorney allows? - Correct Answer- A person to make decisions for the patient. What is normal urine output? - Correct Answer- 40mL per hour or 1 Liter per day. Where does sensible water loss occur? - Correct Answer- Through the urine or vomiting, Diarrhea. Where does insensible water loss occur? - Correct Answer- Through the skin or exhalation. What is normal Central venous pressure? - Correct Answer- 2 to 6 mmHg What should you recommend for patients with an elevated CVP? - Correct AnswerDiuretics What should you recommend for a patient with a low CVP? - Correct Answer- Fluids. The abbreviation ADL stands for? - Correct Answer- Activities of daily living. What is Orthopnea? - Correct Answer- Difficulty breathing while laying flat. Often seen in CHF patients. What is general malaise? - Correct Answer- A generalized run down feeling, nauseas, weak, fatigued, headache. Think electrolyte imbalance. What does Dysphagia mean? - Correct Answer- Difficulty swallowing.Why does peripheral edema most commonly occur? - Correct Answer- edema is most likely caused by CHF or renal failure. What is Acites? - Correct Answer- Acites is fl