PCCN: Pulmonary Exam Questions and Answers

PCCN: Pulmonary Exam Questions and Answers What is the treatment for ARDS? - Correct Answer ️️ -1) TREAT UNDERLYING CAUSE 2) Administer antibiotics if infection is suspected 3) Assess respiratory and neuro status 4) Administer O2 as needed 5) Bronchodilators and mucolytics 6) surfactant therapy What are the parameters for respiratory failure? - Correct Answer ️️ -PaO2 < 50 PaCO2 > 50 pH < 7.35 PaCO2/FiO2 ratio < 200 How do you treat a pulmonary embolism? - Correct Answer ️️ -Heparin bolus and infusion if pt is stable, give oxygen as needed, elevate HOB and lower extremeties if DVT is present How can you check for an air leak in a chest tube? When would you suspect your pt has one? - Correct Answer ️️ -Signs of air leak: bubbles in water seal chamber during inspiration, coughing, and large area of subcutaneous emphysema