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Clinical Assessment Definitions 319 Questions with Verified Answers Acid-Fast Bacillus (AFB) Staining (Ziehl - Neelsen) - CORRECT ANSWER Used in diagnosis of Tuberculosis, tuberculous infections and leprosy. Organisms will appear red against a blue background when stained by this method. Usually takes 2 -3 weeks to culture tubercle bacilli; results of the AFB stain can indicate the need for the immediate initiation of therapy. Airway Resistance (Raw) - CORRECT ANSWER Estimated by determi...

PATIENT ASSESSMENT: All the following could cause capnography to go from 3 6 to 30 EXCEPT: A. Endotracheal tube positioned in the right mainstream bronchus B. Hyperventilation C. pulmonary emboli D. Hypovolemia Endotracheal tube positioned in right mainstem bronchus is a problem but the co2 reading would not change, so ANSWER is A. What is the target Vt for individual on mechanical ventilation 6-8 ml/kg (of ideal body weight) This is new strategy as of January 2015 Is the...

CFRN Practice Test 210 Questions with Verified Answers Which of the following is the MOST commonly injured organ in the abdominal cavity? A. Pancreas B. Spleen C. Liver D. Kidneys - CORRECT ANSWER B. Spleen Liver injuries will cause pain in the right upper quadrant along with right shoulder pain as blood accumulates around the diaphragm. The pain in the right shoulder is called: A. Gourd's sign B. Kehr's sign C. Vagal's sign D. Hobb's sign - CORRECT ANSWER B. Kehr...

When caring for a patient who takes numerous medications, it is best to: A. Let the hospital staff retrieve the patient's medical records, which should show a list of his or her current medications B. Send the patient's medications to the hospital with a family member or other person who will safeguard them. C. Document the medications on your patient care report, but leave them at home so they do not get misplaced. D. Take all of the patient's medications with you to the hospital and d...

Apneustic breathing - Correct answer-Prolonged inspiration followed by extremely short, ineffective exhalation. Brainstem insult Kussmaul breathing - Correct answer-Deep, rapid respirations associated with diabetic keto acidosis Often leads to low ETCO2 Cheyenne-Stokes breathing - Correct answer-a distinct pattern of breathing characterized by quickening and deepening respirations followed by a period of apnea Cause- brain stem insult Cystic Fibrosis - Correct answer-A genetic disorder ...

Paramedic National Test Prep: Obstetrics & Pediatrics, Questions and answers, Graded A+ Document Content and Description Below Paramedic National Test Prep: Obstetrics & Pediatrics, Questions and answers, Graded A+ A 6-year-old boy fell off his bike and injured himself. His mother tells you that he was wearing a helmet at the time of the incident. The boy is sitting next to his mother on the couch, holding his left arm against his chest. He is conscious and alert, but appears scared. You do no...

NURS 2115 Exam 1 Study Guide Ch. 14, 62, 72 Questions with Answers 1. Primary survey: you must know A-G assessment and interventions • A: airway and alertness/c-spine stabilization o Alertness assessment: ▪ AVPU method: A: alert V: responds to voice P: responds to pain U: unresponsive o Airway assessment: ▪ Assess for partial or complete obstruction, we need to know whether their airway is effective or ineffective ▪ Assess for hypoxia, brain damage, hypercarbia, respirator...

What is the most important sign in a critically ill pt? Why? - ANSWER-Tachypnea Indicates metabolic acidosis (often w/ respiratory alkalosis compensation) A pt misses dialysis for a few days and comes in with fluid overload. He's tachycardic and tachypneic. On physical exam, you find JVD, pulsus paradoxus (20 mmHg drop during inspiration), and HoTN (80/40) with distant, muffled heart sounds. Lungs are clear to auscultation. What is the dx? - ANSWER-Cardiac tamponade; obstructive shock ...

CFRN Exam 325 Questions with Verified Answers What htz would you expect to see flicker vertigo? - CORRECT ANSWER 5-20 htz Will see at slower speeds such as shutdown & idle. At 18,000 ft, mean sea level 380 tore, what is the partial pressure of oxygen? - CORRECT ANSWER 80 Atmospheric pressure * 0.21 = partial pressure of O2 360 * .21 PO2 - CORRECT ANSWER Partial pressure of O2 in the ENVIRONMENT. PAO2 - CORRECT ANSWER Partial pressure of O2 in ALVEOLI. PaO2 - CORRECT ANSWE...

Apneustic breathing - Answer - Prolonged inspiration followed by extremely short, ineffective exhalation. Brainstem insult Kussmaul breathing - Answer - Deep, rapid respirations associated with diabetic keto acidosis Often leads to low ETCO2 Cheyenne-Stokes breathing - Answer - a distinct pattern of breathing characterized by quickening and deepening respirations followed by a period of apnea Cause- brain stem insult Cystic Fibrosis - Answer - A genetic disorder that is prese...