NUR 445 EXAM 4 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | NUR 445 EXAM 4 STUDY
GUIDE & PRACTICE TEST 2026/2027
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two methods are used to open airway
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Head tilt, Chin Lift
No, use another technique.
Jaw Thrust
Fluids, pressors, Atropine, pacing,
Jaw-Thrust maneuver
raise head of the bed slowly
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,Definition
· Prevention is the best treatment
· Goal is to reduce core temperature ASAP
· Heatstroke: Priority is slowly reduced pt.’s temp (102.2)
· ABCs
· Continuous core monitoring
· IV access and IV fluids
· F/C for strict I&Os
· Icepacks to axilla and groin, cooling blankets, fans, submersion in
tepid water.
HEAT STROKE: MEDICAL EMERGENCY and pt will die without
intervention
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Nursing interventions for Nursing interventions for
hyperthermia (greater than 103) hypothermia
Interventions for pts with full Nursing interventions do patients with
thickness burns over 50% TBSA blunt chest trauma (ABCD)
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Definition
,Hypoxia due to decreased DO2 (oxygen delivery to tissue) to the cells
Clinical manifestations are subtle or subclinical, but cellular damage
may be occurring
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o Initial stage intermediate phase
o Progressive (3rd stage of shock) o refractory
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Chest Trauma is most often caused by
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by motor vehicle collisions 24 hours post injury
if the patient was trapped within an
enclosed space, such as a house or
hemorrhage
car, or there are burn injuries to the
face, neck, or chest
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o Oxygen
o Emergency revascularization
o IV Access
o Vasopressors- norepinephrine, and inotropes (Dobutamine)
o Prepare for intubation
o Treat cause
o Restrict activity
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neurogenic shock treatment cardiogenic shock treatment
septic shock treatment obstructive shock treatment
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ANSWERS | NUR 445 EXAM 4 STUDY
GUIDE & PRACTICE TEST 2026/2027
1 of 114
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two methods are used to open airway
Give this one a go later!
Head tilt, Chin Lift
No, use another technique.
Jaw Thrust
Fluids, pressors, Atropine, pacing,
Jaw-Thrust maneuver
raise head of the bed slowly
Don't know?
2 of 114
,Definition
· Prevention is the best treatment
· Goal is to reduce core temperature ASAP
· Heatstroke: Priority is slowly reduced pt.’s temp (102.2)
· ABCs
· Continuous core monitoring
· IV access and IV fluids
· F/C for strict I&Os
· Icepacks to axilla and groin, cooling blankets, fans, submersion in
tepid water.
HEAT STROKE: MEDICAL EMERGENCY and pt will die without
intervention
Give this one a go later!
Nursing interventions for Nursing interventions for
hyperthermia (greater than 103) hypothermia
Interventions for pts with full Nursing interventions do patients with
thickness burns over 50% TBSA blunt chest trauma (ABCD)
Don't know?
3 of 114
Definition
,Hypoxia due to decreased DO2 (oxygen delivery to tissue) to the cells
Clinical manifestations are subtle or subclinical, but cellular damage
may be occurring
Give this one a go later!
o Initial stage intermediate phase
o Progressive (3rd stage of shock) o refractory
Don't know?
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Chest Trauma is most often caused by
Give this one a go later!
by motor vehicle collisions 24 hours post injury
if the patient was trapped within an
enclosed space, such as a house or
hemorrhage
car, or there are burn injuries to the
face, neck, or chest
, Don't know?
5 of 114
Definition
o Oxygen
o Emergency revascularization
o IV Access
o Vasopressors- norepinephrine, and inotropes (Dobutamine)
o Prepare for intubation
o Treat cause
o Restrict activity
Give this one a go later!
neurogenic shock treatment cardiogenic shock treatment
septic shock treatment obstructive shock treatment
Don't know?
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