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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...

Green River College: BIOL 100 Unit 3 Notes Latest Updated Chapter 6: Energy for life Learning Objectives: 1. Identify the cellular structure where photosynthesis occurs and describe its function. 2. State the overall chemical equation for photosynthesis. 3. Recognize what is meant by the terms reduction and oxidation. 4. Describe the function of photosynthetic pigments. 5. Explain the flow of electrons in the light reactions. 6. Explain how ATP and NADPH are generated in the light reac...

Drones may be equipped with cameras that relay data in real-time Which one of the following uses infrared light to detect nearby objects? - Answer- Lidar AMRM Insurance Company sells insurance in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. The company has compiled a policyowner data base that can be used to send text messages when hurricanes approach. The company provides early warnings, storm updates from the National Weather Service, and hurricane safety measures. The company ...

Which of the following EKG machine functions should an EKG technician use to control and regulate the height of EKG waveforms on the tracing? a. Speed b. Output display c. Artifact filter d. Gain - Answer- d. Gain Which of the following methods should a EKG technician use when removing hair from electrode placement sites for telemetry monitoring? a. Dry shave b. Wet shave c. Tape d. Clippers - Answer- d. Clippers An EKG technician notes periods of sinus arrest on a patient's EKG t...

Following discharge teaching, a male client with duodenal ulcer tells the nurse the he will drink plenty of dairy products, such as milk, to help coat and protect his ulcer. What is the best follow-up action by the nurse? • Review with the client the need to avoid foods that are rich in milk and cream 2. A male client with hypertension, who received new antihypertensive prescriptions at his last visit returns to the clinic two weeks later to evaluate his blood pressure (BP). His BP is 15...

TNCC Test prep 8th Edition Questions and Answers 100% Pass A 56 y/o M involved in a MVC is brought to the ED. He complains of neck pain, SOB, and diffuse abdominal pain. His GCS is 15, VS: BP 98/71, HR 125, RR 26, SpO2 94% on high-flow O2 via NRB mask. Which is the priority intervention for this patient? Expedite transfer to the closest trauma center Which of the following considerations is the most important when caring for a geriatric trauma pt? a pertinent medical hx is crucial Following a...

ATI Detailed Answer Key Student Success.N4581 Airway. Chest Tube Mgmt QUESTIONS AND RATIONALE 1. A nurse is observing the closed chest drainage system of a client who is 24 hr post thoracotomy. The nurse notes slow, steady bubbling in the suction control chamber. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Check the tubing connections for leaks. Rationale: This action is used to determine why a water seal chamber has continuous bubbling, not slow, steady bubbling. B. Check ...

1) When caring for a patient who has septic shock, which assessment finding is most important for the nurse to report to the care provider? (a) BP 92/56 (b) Skin cool and clammy- means progression (c) Apical pulse 118 beats/min (d) Arterial oxygen saturation 91% 2) Calculate the mean arterial pressure (MAP) in mmHg for a patient with a blood pressure of 84/46mmHg. (Record answer to the nearest whole number) MAP = SBP + 2 (DBP)/ 3 84+2(46)/3=59 3) The emergency department nurs...

These notes cover everything in Module 2 (Chapters 6-10) of BIOL1020 in depth with descriptions and diagrams. Chapter 6 starts with cells and covers prokaryotes, eukaryotes, all of the organelles, and different types of microscopy that is used to view cells. There is especially thorough information on each of the organelles and their structure and function. Chapter 7 goes in depth on the structure and function of membranes and membrane proteins. It also covers the different types of transport, p...

. A 45-year-old patient is found supine on the floor. Healthcare providers note pinpoint pupils, shallow respirations, and vomitus in and around the mouth. What course of action should be taken next? a. Initiate an IV and administer naloxone b. Supplemental oxygen and suction c. Obtain a blood glucose level d. Begin BVM ventilations - ANSWER b. Supplemental oxygen and suction 2. Patients with a history of COPD that present with an acute onset of shortness of breath are likely to have wh...