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Q: how many mL's/hr?
Answer:
150
Q: A routine check of your patient's blood gas values show a pH of 7.40, pO2 of 98
mmHg, pCO2 of
Answer:
38 mmHg, and HCO3 25 mEq. These results reflect: Normal values
Q: Before suctioning a pt, you adjust the vacuum pressure so that it is
Answer:
120 mmHg of pressure
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Q: Post op pt has a left anterior chest tube. When you auscultate the lung fields
bilaterally, you
Answer:
hear diminished breath sounds in the right posterior bases. This would most likely be
due to:
Atelectasis
Q: Your pt is on a ventilator. The low volume alarm sounds. This may be due to
Answer:
Disconnected
tubing
Q: To assess for proper positioning of an endotracheal tube, the most appropriate
nursing action
Answer:
would be to: Listen for bilateral breath sounds
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Q: Mr Ray has an endotracheal tube. While you are making rounds, you ask his
breathing is okay.
Answer:
In an audible tone, he says 'yes'. You should first: Check the functioning of the cuff
Q: The high pressure alarm on a volume respirator will not be triggered by which
response below?
Answer:
Leaking cuff
Q: The most important reason for diminishing breath sounds in a MVC victim with
closed chest
Answer:
trauma is: Development of a pneumothorax