Often leads to low etco2 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Chapter 10: Assessment of Respiratory Function MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A pulse oximeter differentiates oxyhemoglobin from deoxygenated hemoglobin by which of the following methods? a. Relating cyclical changes in light transmission through the sampling site. b. Shining and comparing two wavelengths of light through the sampling site. c. Direct measurement by a heated polarographic electrode applied to the skin. d. Using a color sensing device that absorbs one wavelength of light through the ski...

AEMT NREMT EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS; DUE 10TH OCTOBER 2023. atelectasis - CORRECT ANSWER-collapsed lung; incomplete expansion of alveoli VQ mismatch - CORRECT ANSWER-Vent/Perfusion Imbalance COPD, asthma, atelectasis, emphysema, hypoventilation, pulm edema, pulm embolism, aspiration, sepsis. Sudden Cardiac arrest - CORRECT ANSWER-due to sudden arrhythmia most likely due to CAD. Need defibrillation. After 10-15 min pt transitions into metabolic phase, cells will lysis. ...

Paramedic FISDAP Final Exam mega review, all study guides GRADED A+ Apneustic breathing - ANSProlonged inspiration followed by extremely short, ineffective exhalation. Brainstem insult Kussmaul breathing - ANSDeep, rapid respirations associated with diabetic keto acidosis Often leads to low ETCO2 Cheyenne-Stokes breathing - ANSa distinct pattern of breathing characterized by quickening and deepening respirations followed by a period of apnea

304 ACLS Exam Study Questions COMPILED IN 2022 – COMPLETE SOLUTION Concept that helps to promote effective/efficient teamwork & reduces likelihood of errors is called _____. - Problem solving In 6-person high-performance resuscitation team, which tasks are responsibilities of team members? (3) - Recoding key data, sharing pertinent observations, & performing chest compressions Which assessments would be included in primary assessment? - Checking for life-threatening injuries & checki...

Kettering National Seminars Comprehensive Review: Therapeutic Procedures C Ventilation - ANS moving air in and out of the lungs Oxygen - ANS getting oxygen into the blood Circulation - ANS moving the blood through the body Perfusion - ANS getting oxygen into the tissue 4 Life functions - ANS Ventilation, oxygenation, circulation, perfusion Ventilation ( vital signs) - ANS chest movement, breath sounds, vt, resp. rate PaCo2, ETCO2 Oxygenation ( vital signs...

CFRN Exam 609 Questions with Verified Answers What is atmospheric pressure at sea level? - CORRECT ANSWER 760mmHg (or 760 torr) T/F: Atmospheric pressure and barometric pressure are essentially the same thing, just using a different unit of measure. - CORRECT ANSWER True (think measuring same item in inches and then measuring it in cm) How many atmospheres (or ATMs) are at sea level? - CORRECT ANSWER 1 atmosphere/ATM at sea level What is barometric pressure? - CORRECT ANSWER The co...

CFRN Exam 706 Questions with Verified Answers Antidote for alkais - CORRECT ANSWER copious water antidote for anticholinergics - CORRECT ANSWER Physostigmine *keep atropine nearby antidote for atropine - CORRECT ANSWER Physostigmine *same as for all anticholinergics antidote for phenergan overdose - CORRECT ANSWER physostigimine same as for all anticholinergics have atropine nearby antidote for benadryl overdose - CORRECT ANSWER physostigmine same as for all anticholinergics...

CPC Study Guide A morbidly obese male with an unstable cervical fracture and a history of a difficult intubation (Mallampati class IV airway with mouth opening <15 mm) is scheduled for a C3-4 cervical fusion. Which intubation technique with in-line stabilization is MOST appropriate? Asleep direct laryngoscopy Awake fiberoptic bronchoscopy Asleep fiberoptic bronchoscopy Awake video laryngoscopy - ANS Awake fiberoptic bronchoscopy Justification An awake fiberoptic bro...

Appropriate airway management - Answer *Steps must be performed in order. Bypass steps that do not apply.* a. Open and maintain a patent airway. b. Recognize and treat airway obstructions. c. Assess ventilation and oxygenation status. d. Administer supplemental oxygen. e.Provide ventilatory assistance. Upper airway - Answer Consists of all anatomic airway structures above the glottic opening. *1. Tongue* a. Must be manipulated b. Tends to fall back into the posterior pharynx in unresp...

FPC / CFRN - Review Exam - Version B Myxedema coma is also known as.. A. Thyroid storm B. Adrenal insufficiency C. Hypothyroidism D. Hyperaldosteronism - Correct answer Hypothyroidism" "Most common presentation of a patient with hypothyroidism are all of the following, Except... A. Cold intolerance with coarse hair B. Almost exclusively over the age of sixty C. >90% of cases occur in the winter D. Primarily in men - Correct answer Primarily in men Hypothroidism occurs p...