NCLEX Critical Care & Pharmacology: Air Embolism, Hyperkalemia, COPD,
and More
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1. What is the first action for a pa- Position the patient in Left Lateral Trendelenburg.
tient with an air embolism?
2. What is the first medication given Calcium gluconate.
for hyperkalemia?
3. What are the 6 P's of compart- Pain, Pallor, Paresthesia, Paralysis, Poikilothermia, Pulse-
ment syndrome? lessness.
4. What is the target SpO₂ for a 88-92%.
COPD patient?
5. What is the first step in tra- Hyperoxygenate with 100% O₂.
cheostomy suctioning?
6. What should you assess be- The gag reflex.
fore giving water post-bron-
choscopy?
7. What precautions are required Airborne precautions, negative-pressure room, N95 for
for TB patients? staff, surgical mask for patient when leaving room.
8. What are the RIPE drugs for TB Rifampin, Isoniazid, Pyrazinamide, Ethambutol.
treatment?
9. What is the first action for a pa- Place the patient in Left Lateral Trendelenburg position.
tient with a central line develop-
ing chest pain and dyspnea?
10. What is the best indicator of fluid Daily weight.
status?
11. Peaked T waves and dysrhythmias.
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and More
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_jovju1
1. What is the first action for a pa- Position the patient in Left Lateral Trendelenburg.
tient with an air embolism?
2. What is the first medication given Calcium gluconate.
for hyperkalemia?
3. What are the 6 P's of compart- Pain, Pallor, Paresthesia, Paralysis, Poikilothermia, Pulse-
ment syndrome? lessness.
4. What is the target SpO₂ for a 88-92%.
COPD patient?
5. What is the first step in tra- Hyperoxygenate with 100% O₂.
cheostomy suctioning?
6. What should you assess be- The gag reflex.
fore giving water post-bron-
choscopy?
7. What precautions are required Airborne precautions, negative-pressure room, N95 for
for TB patients? staff, surgical mask for patient when leaving room.
8. What are the RIPE drugs for TB Rifampin, Isoniazid, Pyrazinamide, Ethambutol.
treatment?
9. What is the first action for a pa- Place the patient in Left Lateral Trendelenburg position.
tient with a central line develop-
ing chest pain and dyspnea?
10. What is the best indicator of fluid Daily weight.
status?
11. Peaked T waves and dysrhythmias.
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