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List 4 critical life functions - correct answers Ventilation Oxygenation Circulation Perfusion What life function is first priority? - correct answers Ventilation What assessments would determine how well a patient is ventilating? - correct answers -RR -Vt -Chest Movement -Breath Sounds -PaCo2 -EtCO2 How would the therapist determine if a patient has a problem with oxygenation? - correct answers -HR -Color -Sensorium -PaO2/SpO2 What information would help the therapist de...

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Progressive Care RN A | 65 Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Latest Update | Verified Which of the following medications is MOST commonly indicated for patients with CHF? - Ace inhibitors A patient was involved in a motor vehicle accident and CAT scan results reveal a right sided SDH. What would be an expected neurological assessment finding in this patient? - Dilated right pupil What is the most common symptom of SIADH? - Fluid retention Upon arrival to the unit, you receive report ...

Progressive Care RN A v1 Exam 2024 Which of the following medications is MOST commonly indicated for patients with CHF? -Answer-Ace inhibitors A patient was involved in a motor vehicle accident and CAT scan results reveal a right sided SDH. What would be an expected neurological assessment finding in this patient? -Answer-Dilated right pupil What is the most common symptom of SIADH? -Answer-Fluid retention Upon arrival to the unit, you receive report on four PCU patients. Which patient sh...

Respiratory Therapy - Lindsey Jones/Clinical Simulations 459 Questions with Verified Answers Information Gathering - Emphysema: (Abnormal condition of the alveoli resulting destruction and loss of elasticity) - CORRECT ANSWER LEVEL I : Cyanosis, Barrel chest, increased A-P diameter, Accessory muscle use, Digital clubbing of the nail beds, Significant history of smoking and/or occupational exposure to smoke or other pulmonary irritant LEVEL II : Dyspnea, Wheezing breath sounds LEVEL III ...

CARDIAC- HEALTHSTREAM TELEMETRY TEST EXAM 2023 along what axis is time measured in an EKG paper? - CORRECT ANSWER-across a horizontal axis what does each small square on an EKG strip represent? - CORRECT ANSWER-1 mm in length 0.04 seconds what does each large square on an EKG strip represent? - CORRECT ANSWER-5 mm in length 0.2 seconds how can a regular rhythm be calculated on an EKG strip? - CORRECT ANSWER-when the rhythm is regular, the heart rate is 250 divided by the number o...

The nurse is caring for a 3 year old child who is 2 hours postop from a cardiac catheritization via the right femoral artery. Which assessment finding is an indication of arterial obstruction? - Correct answer-Right foot is cool to the touch and appears pale and blanched During fundal massage, place one hand at the fundus, what is the second hand used for - Correct answer-to anchor fundus Following a motor vehicle collision, a 3 year old girl has a spica cast applied. Which toy is best fo...

minimum urine output for adult 0.5mL/kg/hr ADH (antidiuretic hormone) - water retainer - vasoconstrictor (also called Vasopressin) - produced by hypothalamus - store and released from posterior pituitary ADH pathway - hypothalamus senses low blood volumed and increased serum osmolality - signal pituitary to release ADH - ADH causes kidney to retain water - water retention increases blood volume and decreases serum osmolality ANP (atrial natriuretic peptide) -...

Progressive Care RN A Exam: Answered correctly Progressive Care RN A v1 Questions and Answers 100% Pass Which of the following medications is MOST commonly indicated for patients with CHF? Ace inhibitors A patient was involved in a motor vehicle accident and CAT scan results reveal a right sided SDH. What would be an expected neurological assessment finding in this patient? Dilated right pupil What is the most common symptom of SIADH? Fluid retention Upon arrival to the unit, you receive report...

Progressive Care RN A v1 Questions and Answers 100% Pass 2023/2024 Which of the following medications is MOST commonly indicated for patients with CHF? - Correct Answer Ace inhibitors A patient was involved in a motor vehicle accident and CAT scan results reveal a right sided SDH. What would be an expected neurological assessment finding in this patient? - Correct Answer Dilated right pupil What is the most common symptom of SIADH? - Correct Answer Fluid retention Upon arrival to the u...