Capa Questions and Correct Solutions
Graded A+
STOP BANG - Answer: snoring tired observed pressure bmi age neck size gender
therapeutic level of digoxin - Answer: 0.5-2.0
therapeutic level of dilantin - Answer: 10-20
what is dig toxicity worsened by - Answer: hypokalemia
s/s of dilantin toxicity - Answer: nystagmus
Aldrete Score - Answer: activity respiration circulation neuro oxygenation
phase 1 nurse ratio - Answer: 1 rn : 2 conscious patients
or 1 rn : 1 unconscious, stable patient over 8 y/o and 1 conscious stable patient
or 1 RN: 1 patient at time of admit until critical elements are met or unstable, under 8 y.o, contact
precautions
phase 2 patient ratio - Answer: 1 rn:3 patients over 8 y/o or under 8 with family
or
1:2 under 8 without family
what herbal medication increases bleeding - Answer: chamomile, garlic, ginger, gingko, ginseng
ginseng can cause what - Answer: bleeding, increase in heart rate and blood pressure
, what herbal medication may cause drowsiness - Answer: st johns wort
how long before surgery do you hold herbals for - Answer: 2 weeks
phase 3 nurse ratio - Answer: 1:3-5 patients awaiting transport home or inpatient bed
when would a patient require advanced airway management - Answer: inability to maintain airway
depressed LOC
diminished or absent breath sounds
bradypnea, tachypnea, shallow breathing
pulse ox or capnography measurements
they literally can't breathe
risks of hypoxemia - Answer: OSA, pregnancy, atelectasis, hypoventilation
S&S of hypoxemia - Answer: PAO2 <60
Sat <90%
agitation, somnolence
interventions of hypoxemia - Answer: identify cause
stir up regimen
CPAP,BIPAP, Vent
position
what is laryngospasm - Answer: spasm of vocal cords that makes it difficult to breathe
first symptom of laryngospasm - Answer: high pitch inspiratory stridor
Graded A+
STOP BANG - Answer: snoring tired observed pressure bmi age neck size gender
therapeutic level of digoxin - Answer: 0.5-2.0
therapeutic level of dilantin - Answer: 10-20
what is dig toxicity worsened by - Answer: hypokalemia
s/s of dilantin toxicity - Answer: nystagmus
Aldrete Score - Answer: activity respiration circulation neuro oxygenation
phase 1 nurse ratio - Answer: 1 rn : 2 conscious patients
or 1 rn : 1 unconscious, stable patient over 8 y/o and 1 conscious stable patient
or 1 RN: 1 patient at time of admit until critical elements are met or unstable, under 8 y.o, contact
precautions
phase 2 patient ratio - Answer: 1 rn:3 patients over 8 y/o or under 8 with family
or
1:2 under 8 without family
what herbal medication increases bleeding - Answer: chamomile, garlic, ginger, gingko, ginseng
ginseng can cause what - Answer: bleeding, increase in heart rate and blood pressure
, what herbal medication may cause drowsiness - Answer: st johns wort
how long before surgery do you hold herbals for - Answer: 2 weeks
phase 3 nurse ratio - Answer: 1:3-5 patients awaiting transport home or inpatient bed
when would a patient require advanced airway management - Answer: inability to maintain airway
depressed LOC
diminished or absent breath sounds
bradypnea, tachypnea, shallow breathing
pulse ox or capnography measurements
they literally can't breathe
risks of hypoxemia - Answer: OSA, pregnancy, atelectasis, hypoventilation
S&S of hypoxemia - Answer: PAO2 <60
Sat <90%
agitation, somnolence
interventions of hypoxemia - Answer: identify cause
stir up regimen
CPAP,BIPAP, Vent
position
what is laryngospasm - Answer: spasm of vocal cords that makes it difficult to breathe
first symptom of laryngospasm - Answer: high pitch inspiratory stridor
