Exam 2 Medsurg - NSG 223 | Questions with 100% Correct Answers
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What is the pathophysiology of pulmonary embolism ? correct answers Occlusion in the pul
artery normally caused by small emboli that get stuck in the arterioles causing necrosis of the
area its in.
what do symptoms depend on in pulmonary embolism? correct answers -Size and type of
embolism
-Location of embolism
How do you treat unstable PE? correct answers -Begin emergency procedure to regain
respiratory and cardiovascular system
-start on thrombolytic therapy to lysis the embolism (Dissolve) and prevent.
How do you treat stable PE? correct answers Immediate anticoagulation to prevent reoccurrence
10 days - 6 months anticoagulation (Warfarin) and Heparin.
*A pt who just had surgery can do ______________ Exercises like _____ __________ while
they are in bed to prevent PE's. correct answers Isometric, Leg pumps
What are the main clinical manifestations of ARDs? correct answers Severe dyspnea, hypoxemia
doesn't respond to O2, nasal flaring, tachycardia, change in mental, retraction, hyperventilation
and tachypnea.
*If a patient has a 140 Heart rate is this is sign of ARDs? correct answers Yes
*What does PEEP do? correct answers Keeps alveoli open at end of expiration; prevents alveolar
collapse. Helps to recruit more and more alveoli for gas exchange and decrease work of
breathing (improves compliance).
, How do you care for a patient on a ventilator? correct answers Full assessment Q4 hrs, Make
sure tube is in right position and check vent settings, Maintain hob at 30 degrees, oral care Q2
hrs, Picture board for communication.
* ______________ is given to pts before they are intubated to relax the vocal muscles and
making intubation easier. correct answers Vecuronium
What is a good nursing intervention for a patient with pulmonary HTN/edema who is bedridden?
correct answers Sit up with leg of the bed raised to increase venous return.
*When caring for a pt with pulmonary edema the nurse will give the diuretic ___________
correct answers Furosemide
*If a client has a potassium level of 5.6. The nurse will give ________ _______ _______. correct
answers Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate
*The nurse is caring for a client with the following
pH - 7.25
HCO3 - 18
CO2 - 42
The patient has ___________ Acidosis correct answers Metabolic
*A client comes into the ED with HYPOventilation. The nurse will monitor for
_______________ __________________ correct answers Respiratory Acidosis
*If a pt has emphysema and sleep apnea they are at risk for chronic _____________ Acidosis.
correct answers Respiratory
| Verified | Latest Update 2026
What is the pathophysiology of pulmonary embolism ? correct answers Occlusion in the pul
artery normally caused by small emboli that get stuck in the arterioles causing necrosis of the
area its in.
what do symptoms depend on in pulmonary embolism? correct answers -Size and type of
embolism
-Location of embolism
How do you treat unstable PE? correct answers -Begin emergency procedure to regain
respiratory and cardiovascular system
-start on thrombolytic therapy to lysis the embolism (Dissolve) and prevent.
How do you treat stable PE? correct answers Immediate anticoagulation to prevent reoccurrence
10 days - 6 months anticoagulation (Warfarin) and Heparin.
*A pt who just had surgery can do ______________ Exercises like _____ __________ while
they are in bed to prevent PE's. correct answers Isometric, Leg pumps
What are the main clinical manifestations of ARDs? correct answers Severe dyspnea, hypoxemia
doesn't respond to O2, nasal flaring, tachycardia, change in mental, retraction, hyperventilation
and tachypnea.
*If a patient has a 140 Heart rate is this is sign of ARDs? correct answers Yes
*What does PEEP do? correct answers Keeps alveoli open at end of expiration; prevents alveolar
collapse. Helps to recruit more and more alveoli for gas exchange and decrease work of
breathing (improves compliance).
, How do you care for a patient on a ventilator? correct answers Full assessment Q4 hrs, Make
sure tube is in right position and check vent settings, Maintain hob at 30 degrees, oral care Q2
hrs, Picture board for communication.
* ______________ is given to pts before they are intubated to relax the vocal muscles and
making intubation easier. correct answers Vecuronium
What is a good nursing intervention for a patient with pulmonary HTN/edema who is bedridden?
correct answers Sit up with leg of the bed raised to increase venous return.
*When caring for a pt with pulmonary edema the nurse will give the diuretic ___________
correct answers Furosemide
*If a client has a potassium level of 5.6. The nurse will give ________ _______ _______. correct
answers Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate
*The nurse is caring for a client with the following
pH - 7.25
HCO3 - 18
CO2 - 42
The patient has ___________ Acidosis correct answers Metabolic
*A client comes into the ED with HYPOventilation. The nurse will monitor for
_______________ __________________ correct answers Respiratory Acidosis
*If a pt has emphysema and sleep apnea they are at risk for chronic _____________ Acidosis.
correct answers Respiratory
