Vt 2 Samenvattingen, Aantekeningen en Examens

What is the most important sign in a critically ill pt? Why? - Correct 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 the dx? - Correct answer-Cardiac tamponade; obstru...

Correct Answer is C Rationale: A common complication of acetylcysteine administration is bronchospasm. When respiratory difficulties occur during a Mucomyst treatment, suspect bronchospasm and administer a bronchodilating agent. 4) An intubated patient's secretions tend to become thicker and harder to mobilize in which of the following conditions? 1. Absolute humidity of 18 mg H2O/L of gas 2. 48 mg of H2O/L of gas 3. Relative humidity of 100% at 25° C 4. A H2O vapor pressure of 47 ...

Nitroprusside purpose - Answer- decreases preload and afterload by vasodilation (mainly afterload) Dobutamine mechanism of action - Answer- contractility Dopamine at a low-end dose "renal dose" - Answer- 0.5-4mcg/kg/min increases renal and mesentric perfusion Dopamine at a mid-range dose - Answer- 4-10mcg/kg/min increases contractility and heart rate Dopamine at a high-range dose - Answer- greater than 10mcg/kg/min vasoconstriction and increases BP Dopamine and Levophed inf...

GOVT 2306 Final Exam - Questions and Answers In 2018, approximately how many students were enrolled in public schools in Texas? a. 5 million b. 3 million c. 8 million d. 1 million Which of the following is a challenge facing education policy in Texas? a. high level of public spending per pupil b. low dropout rates c. high teenage pregnancy rates among Hispanic students d. changing demographics of students enrolled in Texas schools The debate over public education in Texas goes back to the a. C...

TMC Practice Exam with 100% Correct Questions and Answers 2023/2024 A+ Grade. A 48 year-old female is admitted to the ED with diaphoresis, jugular venous distension, and 3+ pitting edema in the ankles. These findings are consistent with A. liver failure. B. pulmonary embolism. C. heart failure. D. electrolyte imbalances - Correct answer-Heart failure A patient is admitted to the ED following a motor vehicle accident. On physical exam, the respiratory therapist discovers that breath sound...

What legal principle holds that evidence collected during an unconstitutional search cannot be used in trial? Exclusionary rule Incorporation clause Fifth Amendment Equal protection clause Selective incorporation The Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of flag burning in which case? Chaplinsky v. New Hampshire Miller v. California Texas v. Johnson Reno v. Johnson Schenck v. United States In which decision did the Supreme Court rule that the establishment clause forbids pray...

Which of these is the best explanation of how a smooth round stone became smooth? - It was in a stream for a long When a lobster grows a claw to replace one that was lost, the process is called - regeneration. Any astronomical body that revolves around a larger body is called - a satellite. In chemistry, to be classified as an organic substance, a substance must contain - Carbon atoms. Which element does NOT contain any neutrons? - hydrogen The chemical formula of a compound describes the ...

Intrinsic rates - ANSWER-SA node - 60 - 100 bpm AV junction - 40 - 60 bpm Purkinje network - 20 - 40 bpm Lidocaine doses - ANSWER-1-1.5 mg/kg, second dose 0.5-0.75 mg/kg Unstable VT tx - ANSWER-Should be treated with synchronized cardioversion Hypotension, decreased LOC, shock, chest pain Stable VT tx - ANSWER-IV/IO Adenosine 6mg; 12mg (followed by rapid saline flush) If ineffective, procainamide (20-50mg/min or amiodarone (150mg IV/10min) Consider antiarrhythmic infusion Defi...

Exam 2: NUR265 / NUR 265 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Advanced Concepts of Medical–Surgical Nursing Exam Review | Grade A | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Galen Q: What should be done when a patient is in respiratory distress? Answer: *Call for help, disconnect the vent, start bagging the patient, then reassess* Q: What are ways to prevent VAP? Answer: *Remove water from circuits* *HOB up to 30 degrees* Turn Q2h Suction Oral care Q2H Prevent aspiration Lip moisturizer Percussio...

GOVT 2306 Exam 4 - Questions and Answers Which of the following statements about county government in Texas is accurate? a. County government in Texas varies in importance; some areas rely on it heavily, others much less so. b. County government in Texas is fairly consistent in its size and duties. c. County government is the most important level of government in urban areas in Texas. d. The main roles of county government have to do with running school districts and coordinating across multip...