NR 341

Exam (elaborations) NR 341 Exam 1 Study Guide primary Critical Care Exam 1 Guide Nursing Assessments Acute respiratory failure

• Diagnostic Tests Acute respiratory failure o ABGs, Chest x-rays, CT, pulmonary function tests, end tidal CO2 monitoring, bronchoscopy. • Assessments o Lung sounds, work of breathing, use of accessory muscles, chest expansion, nasal flaring, respiratory rate, pulse ox • Interventions o Ineffective airway clearance  reposition patient o ARF ▪ Causes: pulmonary edema, atelectasis, pneumonia, COPD, asthma, ARDS, thoracic, spinal or head injuries, drug overdose, neuromuscul...