NSG 223 Med Surg Exam 2 with
complete questions and correct answers
What is the difference between a DVT and VTE - Correct Answer: a DVT is a stationary clot.
A VTE can be two things : a deep vein thrombus or a pulmonary emboli
What are prevention strategies for PE ? - Correct Answer: Perform leg pumps while in bed
Ambulate
Drinking fluids
Stocking compresses
ROMs
Smoke cessation
What is ARDS? What is the sign/symptom
associated? - Correct Answer: Acute respiratory syndrome symptoms
Hypoxemia
Dyspnea
Tachycardia
Causes of ARDS - Correct Answer: Trauma
pulmonary infection/aspiration
prolonged cardiopulmonary bypass
shock
fat emboli
sepsis
What is positive end expiratory pressure ( peep) - Correct Answer: Positive pressure applied at the end
of ventilation which opens up collapsed alveoli decreasing V/Q mismatch
, Helps prevent alveolar collapse
What intervention do you do for a pt with pulmonary emboli - Correct Answer: Following the
prescription
Provide oxygen by nasal cannula
What is a pulmonary embolism? - Correct Answer: blood clot in the lungs
A collection of particulate matter that enters the
venous system and lodges in the pulmonary
vessels.
• Large emboli obstruct blood flow, resulting in
reduced gas exchange, reduced oxygenation,
lung tissue hypoxia, decreased perfusion, and
possibly death.
How arterial blood gas would look like in a patient with compasated respiratory acidosis ? - Correct
Answer: Ph = normal
Co2 > 45
Bic > 26
What is Vecuromiun and when to use it? - Correct Answer: Class: neuromuscular blocking agent
• Therapeutic use: used prior to intubating a
patient
Side effect: relaxes vocal chords and jaw muscles
complete questions and correct answers
What is the difference between a DVT and VTE - Correct Answer: a DVT is a stationary clot.
A VTE can be two things : a deep vein thrombus or a pulmonary emboli
What are prevention strategies for PE ? - Correct Answer: Perform leg pumps while in bed
Ambulate
Drinking fluids
Stocking compresses
ROMs
Smoke cessation
What is ARDS? What is the sign/symptom
associated? - Correct Answer: Acute respiratory syndrome symptoms
Hypoxemia
Dyspnea
Tachycardia
Causes of ARDS - Correct Answer: Trauma
pulmonary infection/aspiration
prolonged cardiopulmonary bypass
shock
fat emboli
sepsis
What is positive end expiratory pressure ( peep) - Correct Answer: Positive pressure applied at the end
of ventilation which opens up collapsed alveoli decreasing V/Q mismatch
, Helps prevent alveolar collapse
What intervention do you do for a pt with pulmonary emboli - Correct Answer: Following the
prescription
Provide oxygen by nasal cannula
What is a pulmonary embolism? - Correct Answer: blood clot in the lungs
A collection of particulate matter that enters the
venous system and lodges in the pulmonary
vessels.
• Large emboli obstruct blood flow, resulting in
reduced gas exchange, reduced oxygenation,
lung tissue hypoxia, decreased perfusion, and
possibly death.
How arterial blood gas would look like in a patient with compasated respiratory acidosis ? - Correct
Answer: Ph = normal
Co2 > 45
Bic > 26
What is Vecuromiun and when to use it? - Correct Answer: Class: neuromuscular blocking agent
• Therapeutic use: used prior to intubating a
patient
Side effect: relaxes vocal chords and jaw muscles
