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CRITICAL CARE NURSING DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT UPDATED EXAM STUDY GUIDE TESTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

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CRITICAL CARE NURSING DIAGNOSIS AND
MANAGEMENT UPDATED EXAM STUDY GUIDE
TESTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

◉ Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP).
Answer: Device used to support failing hearts during shock.


◉ Ventilator Modes.
Answer: Different settings for mechanical breathing support.


◉ Assist-Control (AC) Mode.
Answer: Full ventilatory support for patients.


◉ Synchronized Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation (SIMV).
Answer: Partial support allowing patient breaths.


◉ Pressure Support Ventilation (PSV).
Answer: Assists with weaning from mechanical ventilation.


◉ End-Tidal CO₂ Monitoring.
Answer: Measures exhaled CO₂ for ventilation assessment.

, ◉ Intubation Indications.
Answer: Reasons include airway protection and respiratory failure.


◉ Central Venous Catheter Complications.
Answer: Risks include infection and pneumothorax.


◉ Arterial Blood Gas Normal Ranges.
Answer: pH: 7.35-7.45; PaCO₂: 35-45 mmHg.


◉ Central Venous Pressure (CVP).
Answer: Indicates right ventricular preload and volume status.


◉ Central Venous Pressure (CVP).
Answer: Low CVP indicates hypovolemia; high suggests overload.


◉ Pulmonary Artery Wedge Pressure (PAWP).
Answer: Estimates left atrial pressure; normal is 6-12 mmHg.


◉ Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP).
Answer: Monitors intake/output to detect renal dysfunction.

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