KETTERING CSE PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION

KETTERING CSE PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION When should you initiate nasal CPAP on a neonate? Ans- after increasing FIO2 to approximately 50-60% What are two important information gathering points when assessing an MI patient? Ans- ABG and ECG What parameter should initially be changed on this ABG? pH 7.50 PCO2 30 PO2 150 Ans- RR or Vt (VOCP) What parameter should initially be changed on this ABG? pH 7.45 PCO2 38 PO2 145 Ans- decrease FIO2 (VOCP) What is the primary contraindication for use of LMA? Ans- patient with risk of aspiration Is PPV possible with an LMA? Ans- no When is LMA indicated? Ans- short term ventilation when both nasal and oral intubation are not possible due to facial injuries Which type of therapy is indicated for CF? IPPB or PEP Ans- PEP What assessment parameter (info gathering) should always be included when given the option? Ans- capillary refill What assessment parameter should always be included with a sputum culture? Ans- sputum gram stain Can you get clinical symptoms from a patient who is unconscious? Ans- no (that is not possible)