Hypercapnia Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

How do you diagnose airway obstruction? - Correct answer-FEV1/FVC <70% Once airway obstruction is diagnosed, how do you determine whether it is d/t asthma or COPD? - Correct answer-Give pt bronchodilator. if >12% improvement of FEV1 then asthma The *Global* initiate for Chronic *Obstructive Lung Disease* (GOLD) categorizes airflow limitation into how many stages? - Correct answer-4 stages of COPD GOLD 1 spirometric findings - Correct answer-mild: FEV1/FVC = <70% FEV1 >80% pre...

HESI Exit Exam 2024, Question Bank. 804 Questions and Correct Answers With Rationale. Actual Exam Questions Included. Verified Solution, Guaranteed Acing Of Your Exam. What PO2 value indicates respiratory failure in adults? PO2 < 60 mmHg What blood value indicates hypercapnia? PCO2 > 45 mmHg What condition occurs when the PO2 is < 60 mmHg (acute hypoxemia), the CO2 tension rises > 50 mmHg (acute hypercarbia, hypercapnia) & the pH drops < 7.35, or both? Acute respiratory fa...

AG-ACNP – Respiratory Questions and Answers Graded A+ 58 yo. M presents to ED with complaints of dry cough. CXR revealed generalized, inflamed film throughout. What is the most likely diagnosis? Pneumonitis What drug has been known to prevent nosocomial PNA? Sulcarafate (Carafate) - Mucosal Protective Agent What is an initial finding associated with a pulmonary embolism? Respiratory Alkalosis - secondary to increased RR and blowing off CO2 What is diagnostic of pulmonary HTN? 2D echo Your...

2022 / 2023 NRNP 6566 Final Exam Study Guide Week 6 – 11 Fully Covered   Week 6 and 7 1. Interpret arterial blood gases (ABG). Differentiate alkalosis/ acidosis and respiratory / metabolic 2. Identify a ventilation – perfusion mismatch and how to treat it If there is a mismatch between the alveolar ventilation and the alveolar blood flow, this will be seen in the V/Q ratio. If the V/Q ratio reduces due to inadequate ventilation, gas exchange within the affected alveo...

Health Assessment Exam 2 Review Questions A palpable vibration increased with lobar pneumonia is also known as: A. Rhonchi B. Resonance C. Fremitus D. Crackles - ANSWER C. Fremitus (key term is "palpable" Your patient is exhibiting rapid shallow breathing, with a respiratory rate >24 respirations per minute. Which of the following conditions are they experiencing? A. hypoxemia B. tachypnea C. fremitus D. resonance - ANSWER B. tachypnea ...

2022/2023 NRNP 6566 Final Exam Study Guide | Week 6-11 Fully Covered. Final Exam-Study Guide Week 6 and 7 1. Interpret arterial blood gases (ABG). Differentiate alkalosis/ acidosis and respiratory / metabolic 2. Identify a ventilation – perfusion mismatch and how to treat it If there is a mismatch between the alveolar ventilation and the alveolar blood flow, this will be seen in the V/Q ratio. If the V/Q ratio reduces due to inadequate ventilation, gas exchange within the affected alve...

What is the priority medical-surgical concept for patients with noninfectious lower respiratory problems such as emphysema? a. perfusion b. gas exchange c. cellular regulation d. tissue integrity Answer b. gas exchange Which of the following are characteristics of chronic pulmonary emphysema? Select all that apply. a. Decreased surface area of alveoli b. chronic thickening of bronchial walls c. high arterial oxygen level d. hypercapnia e. ABGs show chronic respiratory acidosis f...

The purpose of an intentional mask leak is to... - ANSWER Wash out CO2 and prevent rebreathing Recommended guidelines state that HSV can be considered when.... - ANSWER Cheyne Stokes and central Apneas have not been eliminated. What is aerophagia? - ANSWER The swallowing of air What is maxillomandibular advancement? - ANSWER Treatment that involves cutting and advancing the upper and lower jaw bones; enlarging and stabilizing the posterior airway. What is the PRIMARY function of the ...

AANP FNP certification 2022/ 2023 (100% Verified Q&A) All diastolic murmurs are pathological. Murmurs Grades I-barely II-audible IIIclearly audible. IV- first time thrill V-Steth edge VI-entire steth. EXAM - ANS III first time audible, IV first time thrill Fundal height 12 weeks - ANS Fundal Height 12 weeks above symphysis pubis. EXAM Fundus 16 weeks between symphysis pubis and umbilicus. Fundus at 20 weeks is at umbilicus. 2 cm more of less from # of wk gestation is normal if more or le...

The purpose of an intentional mask leak is to... - Answer- Wash out CO2 and prevent rebreathing Recommended guidelines state that HSV can be considered when.... - Answer- Cheyne Stokes and central Apneas have not been eliminated. What is aerophagia? - Answer- The swallowing of air What is maxillomandibular advancement? - Answer- Treatment that involves cutting and advancing the upper and lower jaw bones; enlarging and stabilizing the posterior airway. What is the PRIMARY function of ...