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Why is a measure of serum lactate obtained in the initial assessment of the trauma patient? Answer: c correct answera) to measure oxygenation and ventilation b) to quantify the base deficit for the adequacy of cellular perfusion c) *to gauge end-organ perfusion and tissue hypoxia ** d) to determine the underlying cause of shock A trauma patient is restless and repeatedly asking "where am I?" vital signs upon arrival were BP 100/60 mm Hg, HR 96 beats/min, and RR 24 breath...

Rasmussen College MDC 3 FINAL Exam | 100% Correct Answers | Latest 2024 Version 1. The nurse is arriving at the beginning of her shift and has taken report on four clients on a medical-surgical unit. Which client should the nurse see first? A. A client with hypertension with a blood pressure of 172/92 mm Hg. B. A client with pain that is two days postoperative from a prostatectomy. C. A client ready for discharge education after treatment of an acute kidney injury. D. A client with a histo...

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Relias ED RN A, Complete Test Fall 2023 What is the current recommended dose of intravenous or intraosseous epinephrine in adult patients with cardiac arrest? 10 mg every 10 minutes 1 mg every 3-5 minutes 1 mg every 7 minutes 0.1 mg every 2 minutes A patient with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is MOST likely to suffer from what condition? Diabetes mellitus Cerebral palsy Diabetes Insipidus Myxedema coma A patient presents after sustaining a roll-over motor vehicle accident. Th...

What types of things does the Behavioral Pain Scale (BPS) assess and what score indicates significant pain? correct answer: 1. Facial expression (relaxed vs. grimacing) 2. Upper limbs (no movement vs. permanently retracted) 3. Compliance with ventilation (tolerating movement vs. unable to control ventilation/fighting vent) >5 What types of things does the Critical-Care Pain Observation Tool (CPOT) assess and what score indicates significant pain? correct answer: 1. Body movements (a...

Which quality improvement component of systems of care best describes the capture and review of data related to resuscitation education, processes, and outcomes? Measurement Which one of the following is an interdependent component of systems of care? Structure Science of Resuscitation. What is an effect of excessive ventilation? decreased CO Which is the maximum interval you should allow for an interruption in chest compressions? 10 s Which is the recommended next step after a defibrill...

Ventilation, Oxygenation, Circulation, and Perfussion. Answer What are the 4 critical life function? RR, Vt, Chest movement, breath sounds, PaCO2, and EtCO2 Answer What vital signs should a RT examine to evaluate ventilation? (6) HR, Color, sensorium, PaO2, and SpO2 Answer What vital signs should a RT examine to evaluate oxygenation? (5) BP, sensorium, temperature, urine output, and hemodynamics Answer What vital signs should a RT examine to evaluate perfusion? (5) HR, heart strength...

PALS Post Test Questions and Answers 2023 (Verified Answers)PALS Post Test Questions and Answers 2023 (Verified Answers) 10 seconds - ANSWER-A 6 month old infant is unresponsive. You begin checking for breathing at the same time you check for the infants pulse. Which is the maximum time you should spend when trying to simultaneously check for breathing and palpate the infants pulse before starting CPR? Disordered Control of Breathing - ANSWER-A 4 year old child is brought to the emergency de...

FCCS (Fundamentals of Critical Care Support) Exam Questions Guide with Verified Answers | Latest 2023/2024 What is the single most important indicator in critical illness? tachypnea Beck's Triad hypotension, JVD, muffled heart sounds - a/w cardiac tamponade What is the thyromental distance? It is the distance in finger breadths between the anterior prominence of the thyroid cartilage (adam's apple) and the tip of the mandible (chin). It is an estimate of the length of the mandible an...

IFSTA Chapter 20, 21 & 22 Exam | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct Q: Which duty would a firefighter perform if he or she were acting as crew leader? Select one: a. Coordinating resources with other resources at the scene b. Investigating the cause of the fire c. Acting as the point of communication between the IC and the dispatch center d. Determining whether the incident is approached with a defensive or offensive strategy Answer: Coordinating resources with other reso...