Nbrc Tmc/Crt/Rrt Exam Review Latest Questions And Correct Answers

Signs - ANSWER- Things you can see or measure symptoms - ANSWER- Subjective information (The patient must tell you) Pack years - ANSWER- Packs per day multiplied by the number of years. Advanced directives are? - 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? - ANSWER- Provide non invasive ventilation ( BiPAP) A durable power of attorney allows? - ANSWER- A person to make decisions for the patient. What is normal urine output? - ANSWER- 40mL per hour or 1 Liter per day. Where does sensible water loss occur? - ANSWER- Through the urine or vomiting, Diarrhea. Where does insensible water loss occur? - ANSWER- Through the skin or exhalation. What is normal Central venous pressure? - ANSWER- 2 to 6 mmHg What should you recommend for patients with an elevated CVP? - ANSWER- Diuretics What should you recommend for a patient with a low CVP? - ANSWER- Fluids. The abbreviation ADL stands for? - ANSWER- Activities of daily living. What is Orthopnea? - ANSWER- Difficulty breathing while laying flat. Often seen in CHF patients. What is general malaise? - ANSWER- A generalized run down feeling, nauseas, weak, fatigued, headache. Think electrolyte imbalance. What does Dysphagia mean? - ANSWER- Difficulty swallowing. Why does peripheral edema most commonly occur? - ANSWER- edema is most likely caused by CHF or renal failure.What is Acites? - ANSWER- Acites is fluid in the abdomen. Typically caused by liver failure. What causes clubbing of the fingers? - ANSWER- Chronic hypoxemia. How fast should color return to a finger during a