Chapter 67: Acute Respiratory Failure and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome 2024/2025

Chapter 67: Acute Respiratory Failure and Acute Respiratory Distress SyndromeWhich diagnostic test will provide the nurse with the most specific information to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions for a patient with ventilatory failure? A. Chest x-ray B. O2 saturation C. Arterial blood gas analysis D. Central venous pressure monitoring - correct answer C. Arterial blood gas analysis Which actions should the nurse start to reduce the risk for ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP)? (Select all that apply.) A. Obtain arterial blood gases daily. B. Provide a "sedation holiday" daily. C. Give prescribed pantoprazole (Protonix). D. Elevate the head of the bed to at least 30 degrees. E. Provide oral care daily with chlorhexidine (0.12%) solution. - correct answer B. Provide a "sedation holiday" daily. C. Give prescribed pantoprazole (Protonix). D. Elevate the head of the bed to at least 30 degrees. E. Provide oral care daily with chlorhexidine (0.12%) solution. While caring for a patient who has been admitted with a pulmonary embolism, the nurse notes a change in the patient's oxygen saturation (SpO2) from 94% to 88%. Which action should the nurse take?