Tutorial Systems RRT decision making (clin sims) | 89 Questions with 100 % correct answers | verified

SpO2 and PaO2 - 4,5,6 - 7,8,9 mild hypoxemia (PaO2 : 75) - 2L Nasal cannula, recheck SpO2 atelectasis - incentive spirometry SOB - bronchodilator treatments CHF - digitalis, diuretics impending hypercapnic respiratory failure - initiate NPPV Acute Hypercapnic Respiratory Failure - pH: 7.30, PaCO2: >50 - intubate and initiate MV COPD - avoid high FiO2 "marked" - severe/emergency condition, requires immediate and maximal response (usually 100% FiO2) significant Q wave, elevated ST segment - acute MI ventricular tachycardia - defibrillation steps for defibrillation - -CPR until available turn the defibrillator on-select energy level (200 joules) -check if synchronizer of turned off -apply conductive materials to the chest (right sternum just below the clavicle and the other to the left on the apex) progressive cyanosis and asymmetrical chest movement - right mainstem intubation