Kettering Practice CSE Qs&As

Kettering Practice CSE Qs&As When should you initiate nasal CPAP on a neonate? - Correct Ans-after increasing FIO2 to approximately 50-60% What are two important information gathering points when assessing an MI patient? - Correct Ans-ABG and ECG What parameter should initially be changed on this ABG? pH 7.50 PCO2 30 PO2 150 - Correct Ans-RR or Vt (VOCP) What parameter should initially be changed on this ABG? pH 7.45 PCO2 38 PO2 145 - Correct Ans-decrease FIO2 (VOCP) What is the primary contraindication for use of LMA? - Correct Ans-patient with risk of aspiration Is PPV possible with an LMA? - Correct Ans-no When is LMA indicated? - Correct Ans-short term ventilation when both nasal and oral intubation are not possible due to facial injuries Which type of therapy is indicated for CF? IPPB or PEP - Correct Ans-PEP What assessment parameter (info gathering) should always be included when given the option? - Correct Ans-capillary refill What assessment parameter should always be included with a sputum culture? - Correct Ans-sputum gram stain Can you get clinical symptoms from a patient who is unconscious? - Correct Ans-no (that is not possible) Do you get an L/S ratio for TTNB? - Correct Ans-no (it is only for IRDS) What info gathering parameter should always be done on a neonate? - Correct Ans-glucose What is the info gathering point that is unique to shock? - Correct Ans-urine output What are the four treatments for shock? (they vary depending on the type of shock) - Correct Ans-vasopressors. digitalis and digoxin. antibiotics. IV fluid and blood transfusions. What should you do if the ETT cuff is damaged? - Correct Ans-replace the tube (do NOT clamp the pilot balloon) You should always auscultate, unless... - Correct Ans-patient does not have a pulse or is not breathing CONTINUES...