Star RN Final Exam Questions and Answers

How is auscultation of the lungs achieved? side to side & top to bottom Lung Sounds: Rub loud, dry, coarse Lung Sounds: Rhonci indicated consolidation, continuous balloon rubbing, snoring sound, low pitched rumbling Lung Sounds:Wheezing *** continuous high-pitched musical sounds Lung Sounds: Coarse Crackle non-continuous popping, moist, low-pitched bubbling sounds, soda bottle popping :Lung Sounds: Fine Crackles *** short (non-continuous), high-pitched crackling and popping sounds, rubbing hair Oxygen delivery: Nasal Canula 2-5L, if higher need humidifier (21%) Oxygen delivery: Venturi Mask 4L (45%) Oxygen delivery: Non-Rebreather/Partial Non-Rebreather Set flow meter at 10-15L (90-100%) Oxygen delivery:Nasopharyngeal Airway (Nasal Trumpet/NPA) put into nasal cavity for suction Oropharyngeal Airway (OPA) put into patient who bites on tube, keeps tongue from falling back Oxygen delivery: Bi-pap needs closed system, 100% O2, used in hospital, inspiratory, expiratory and peep level, use for CHF Oxygen delivery: C-pap least invasive, air pushed in one way, inspiratory Peep keeps avolei open for better oxygenation Standard of care intubated patient CO2 monitor, monitor placement, listen for breath sounds, check tube position