CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES
in an emergency is ventilation or oxygenation treated first? - CORRECT
ANSWERSventilation
objective information is referred to as ______, and subjective info is referred to as
________. - CORRECT ANSWERSsigns; symptoms
what is normal urine output? - CORRECT ANSWERS40 mL/hour
if a patient is feeling lethargic, somnolent, and sleepy what is considered? - CORRECT
ANSWERSsleep apnea or excessive O2 therapy for COPD pt
define obtunded: - CORRECT ANSWERSdrowsy state; may have decreased cough or
gag reflex (INTUBATE)
which of the following are activities of daily living:
bathing
eating
dressing
toilet use
transferring
urine and bowel continence - CORRECT ANSWERSall are ADL
define orthopnea: - CORRECT ANSWERSdifficulty breathing except in the upright
position (CHF)
what are the 2 main treatments for CHF? - CORRECT ANSWERSO2 and furosemide
if pt has general malaise what test should be run? - CORRECT ANSWERSelectrolytes
peripheral edema occurs primarily where? - CORRECT ANSWERSarms and ANKLES
what causes peripheral edema and how should you treat it? - CORRECT
ANSWERSCHF: diuretics
define ascites - CORRECT ANSWERSaccumulation of fluid in the abdomen generally
caused by liver failure
, clubbing is suggestive of: - CORRECT ANSWERSCOPD
who has jaundice often, and how is it treated: - CORRECT ANSWERSpreterm;
phototherapy (bilirubin light)
define erythema: - CORRECT ANSWERSredness of skin
barrel chest and increased AP diameter indicate: - CORRECT ANSWERSCOPD
what ventilator mode might be used if flail chest is present? - CORRECT ANSWERSVC
with PEEP
define eupnea: - CORRECT ANSWERSnormal RR depth and rhythm
describe Kussmaul's breathing pattern: - CORRECT ANSWERSincreased respiratory
rate, increased depth
normal adult heart rate: - CORRECT ANSWERS60-100/ minute
tachycardia indicates: - CORRECT ANSWERShypoxemia
what way is the trachea deviated from a tension pneumothorax or pleural effusion? -
CORRECT ANSWERSpushed away from affected side toward the normal side
primary tx for atelectasis - CORRECT ANSWERSIS
tympanic or hyperresonant would be heard over what type of lung abnormality? -
CORRECT ANSWERSair-filled, pneumothorax or emphysema
egophony would indicate what may be present - CORRECT ANSWERSpneumonia;
treat with antibiotics
coarse crackles indicates what tx - CORRECT ANSWERSsuction
medium crackles indicate what tx - CORRECT ANSWERSbronchial hygiene
fine crackles indicate what tx - CORRECT ANSWERSCHF/pulmonary edema present;
O2, positive pressure therapy, positive inotropic agents, diuretics
wheeze is most commonly caused by _________; treat with: - CORRECT
ANSWERSbronchospasm; bronchodilator
a unilateral wheeze is indicative of:
treat with: - CORRECT ANSWERSforeign body obstruction; recommend rigid
bronchoscopy