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What is the most reliable method of confirming and montioring correct placement of an ET tube? - Answer- Continuous waveform capnography The upper airway consists of... - Answer- Nose, Mouth, Jaw, Oral Cavity, Pharynx, and Larynx No gas exchange occurs here __________, it's called ____________. - Answer- Nose to terminal bronchioles, anatomical dead space. (2ml/kg of inspired tidal volume) They conduct airflow towards gas exchange units. Crycothyroid membrane - Answer- between thyroid a...

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...

RQI 2025 ACLS Healthcare Provider Complete Q&A 2023. Within the first 10 minutes, on the basis of the patient showing symptoms suggestive of myocardial ischemia, what will your first actions include (if not completed by EMS before arrival)? o Obtain a 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) o Administer a blood thinner o Administer aspirin and establish IV access o Activate the ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) team o If SPO2 is less than 90%, start oxygen o Assess airway, breath...

PLATINUM FINAL EXAM EMTP 3.3 REVIEW 2023 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS COMPLETE What is the best airway device to use for smoke inhalation? Endotracheal intubation is frequently needed for supportive therapy in the management of inhalation injury. Most pertinent piece of information in evaluating a patient's ventilatory status? Ventilation is the movement of air in and out of the lungs through a patent airway. The majority of observations regarding ventilation focus on the movements of the chest....

NGN HESI HEALTH ASSESSMENT NURSING RN 2023/2024/2025 100 Questions with answers GRADED A+ PASS SOAP modified format - correct answer Subjective Objective Assessment Plan What color ink should be used when documenting on paper - correct answer Permanent black ink What is the correct order for vital signs - correct answer T, P, RR, BP, extremity, pt position, SPO2 What should be at the top of every page of documentation - correct answer Patient initials and date and time of entr...

What is the most important sign in a critically ill pt? Why? - ANSWER-Tachypnea Indicates metabolic acidosis 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 If a pt ...

AEMT FISDAP Comprehensive Exam An 18 year old male was kicked in the left side of his face. He tells you that he cannot look up or feel his cheek, nose, or upper lip. Which type of fracture should you suspect? - ANSWER Zygomatic A 26 year old has been stabbed in the left side of his chest. He presents with pale, cool skin and JVD. Vital signs are BP: 140/120, P: 140, R 32 breath so...

1. A 30-year-old climber is experiencing sever shortness of breath after reaching an elevation of 12000feet. The PT is very anxious and has rales noted to all quadrants but is otherwise healthy. He is not accustomed to high altitudes. What should you do? - ANSWER Administer oxygen while descending to a lower altitude. 2. A 26-year-old female does not respond to verbal stimuli but moans in response to pain. A friend states the patient has ingested approx. 150 amitriptyline tables. Vital Signs ...

RQI 2025 ACLS Healthcare Provider Exam Questions And Answers Within the first 10 minutes, on the basis of the patient showing symptoms suggestive of myocardial ischemia, what will your first actions include (if not completed by EMS before arrival)? o Obtain a 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) o Administer a blood thinner o Administer aspirin and establish IV access o Activate the ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) team o If SPO2 is less than 90%, start oxygen o Assess air...

FCCS Exam Questions with All Correct Answers 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...