TEST BANK FOR Understanding the Essentials of Critical Nursing Care 2nd Edition By Kathleen Perrin

Chapter 1 What Is Critical Care? 1) Identify who of the following patients suffers from critical illness. A patient: 1. With chronic airflow limitation whose VS are: BP 110/72, P 110, R 16. 2. With acute bronchospasm and whose VS are: BP 100/60, P 124, R 32. 3. Who was involved in a motor vehicle accident whose VS are: BP 124/74, P 74, R 18. 4. On chronic dialysis with no urine output and whose VS are: BP 98/50, P 108, R 12. Answer: 2 Explanation: 1. Acute bronchospasm can present a life-...