Pac02 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

RRT Why do you place someone on a ventilator! ANSWER- 1. Apnea- not breathing at all 2. Acute Respiratory Failure- > PaCo2 < Ph only one ABG needed 3. Impending Respiratory Failure- >PaCo2 < Ph 4. Oxygenation- Only a last resort. Why? Because there are other means of increasing a patients oxygenation. How? Bi-PAP and CPAP. Always assess the situation using your 4 Life Functions! ANSWER- 1. Ventilation 2. Oxygenation 3. Circulation 4. Perfusion How do you assess V...

1. A nurse is assessing a client who is 12hr postoperative following a colon resection. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the surgeon? a. Heart rate 90/min b. Absent bowel sounds c. Hgb 8.2 g/dl d. Gastric pH of 3.0 (normal 0-4) ANS c 2. A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes insipidus. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer? a. Desmopressin b. Regular insulin c. Furosemide d. Lithium carbonate ANS a 3. A nurse i...

A nurse is assessing a client who is 12hr postoperative following a colon resection. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the surgeon? a.Heart rate 90/min b. Hgb 8.2 g/dl b.Absent bowel sounds d.Gastric pH of 3.0 Rationale: Normal Hgb is 13-18M g/dl, 12-16 g/dl. This may indicate a possible hemorrhaging. A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes insipidus. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer? a. Desmopressin b. Re...

PEDIATRIC HESI STUDY GUIDE FOR HESI EXAM A 10 year old boy is admitted to the ED. He is unresponsive and his laboratory values include a blood sugar of 800, potassium of 5, and arterial blood gas of pH 7.30, HCO3 15, PaC02 37. Which intervention has the highest priority? Administer IV of normal saline and insulin Frequently assess the child's respiratory effort Maintain strict intake and output records Give subq regular insulin by protocol - CORRECT ANSWER-Administer IV of normal ...

ALBANY STATE UNIVERSITY NURS 2115 SURGICAL CASE 4: VERNON WATKINS 2024 1. How did the scenario make you feel? The scenario made me feel a sense of urgency due to Mr. Watkins condition signs and symptoms. 2. Discuss your use of adjunct oxygen therapy for this patient, including why you chose a particular oxygen device, rate, and flow. I chose a non-rebreather mask (High Flow) 02 due to the Pt complaint, condition, and clinical findings, and the Dr standing orders. 2. Discuss Vern...

On an electrocardiogram (EKG), the P wave represents which of the following? A) Atrial depolarization B) Ventricular depolarization C) Atrial repolarization D) Ventricular repolarization - ANSWER-A) Atrial depolarization Select all that apply. Which lab values are incorrect? A. Na+ 135-145 B. K+ 2.3-2.9 C. Mg 1.8-2.4 D. Calcium 2-3 - ANSWER-B. K+ 2.3-2.9 D. Calcium 2-3 What electrolyte, if too high or low, can cause cardiac arrhythmias? A. Mg B. Na+ C. K+ D. Ca - ANSWER-C. K+ A p...

Which type of calibration is based on a series of patient instructions intended to verify the signal response and quality? - ANSWER Physiological What is the MOST LIKELY effect of zolpidem and zaleplon on sleep architecture? - ANSWER Increased Sleep Efficiency What best describes a referential montage? - ANSWER There is a potential for electrode contamination. What is most important to document during a PSG? - ANSWER Position Changes When reviewing a patients history in preparation f...

ATI ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL NGN TEST BANK| Complete Solution Guide|Questions and Answers, 100% Correct|Updated 2024 1. A nurse is assessing a client who is 12hr postoperative following a colon resection. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the surgeon? a. Heart rate 90/min b. Absent bowel sounds c. Hgb 8.2 g/dl d. Gastric pH of 3.0 c. Hgb 8.2 g/dl 2. A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes insipidus. Which of the following medications should the nurse p...

A nurse is assessing a client who has dehydration. Which of the following assessments is the priority? - Answer-Mental status A nurse is assessing a client who is using PCA following a thoracotomy. The client is short of breath, appears restless, and has a respiratory rate of 28/min. The client's ABG results are pH 7.52, PoO2 89 mm hg, and HCO3- 24 mEq/L. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - AnswerProvide calming interventions A nurse is caring for a client who has a sod...

NRNP 6566 final prep 6-12 Normal pH 7.35-7.45 <7.35 Acid >7.45 alkalosis respiratory aklalosis pH> 7.45, PaC02 low, HC03 low respiratory acidosis pH < 7.35 PaCO2 > 45 Hc03 normal 22-26 Metabolic alkalosis pH > 7.45 HCO3 > 26 PaC02 45-35 normal oxygen levle 80-100 mild hypoxemia 60-80 moderate hypoxemia 40-60 severe hypoxemia <40 A-a gradiatian calculation is a calculation of what? level of hypoxia PA02-Pa02 A-a gradiant varies with age, calcula...