ACLS RESPIRATORY EMERGENCIES: NINA PARK COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)

QUESTION: What does capnography measure? Ans: Carbon dioxide in expired air QUESTION: What is the normal range for the ETCO2 value? Ans: 35-45 mmHg QUESTION: Which signs of possible respiratory compromise would be noted during the rapid assessment? Ans: Difficulty speaking in complete sentences Tripod positioning Agitation QUESTION: Which actions should be performed as part of the primary assessment of a patient with apparent respiratory compromise? 2 Master01 | 2025/2026 | Latest update Ans: Establish pulse oximetry Establish capnography Establish vascular access QUESTION: When caring for a patient with respiratory compromise, what are the goals of the secondary assessment? Ans: To possibly discern underlying causes of the respiratory compromise To further evaluate the severity of the patient's condition QUESTION: Which diagnostic tests may be ordered when evaluating a patient with respiratory compromise? Ans: Chest radiograph QUESTION: What interventions would be appropriate at this time? Ans: Administer supplemental oxyge