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What are the 4 foundational Structured Analytic Techniques - ANSWERIdea Generation Argument Mapping Four Ways of Seeing Key Assumptions Check What is Idea Generation - ANSWERintroduces creativity into analysis Idea Generation Mind Mapping - ANSWERCreates visualization of ideas connected to topic in tree-style diagram. Mind Mapping Best Practice - ANSWERUse in early stages to develop topics, relevant subquestions in framing/knowledge review Idea Generation Domain Heuristics - ANSWE...

Respiratory... correct answer: Pleural Space correct answer: The tiny area between the two layers of the pleura (the thin covering that protects and cushions the lungs) between the lungs and chest cavity. The pleural space is normally filled with a small amount of fluid. Which muscles do you use to breathe at rest? correct answer: diaphragm and external intercostal; passive at rest What muscles do you use to run? correct answer: diaphragm, intercostal, and accessory (scalene, stern...

SATSANG VIHAR 3 PRE-TEST ANSWER QUESTIONS GRADED A+

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...

SHORTNESS OF BREATH EXAM WITH SATSFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS TIPS for Assisting Patients who are Short of Breath Shortness of breath or shortness of air is called dyspnea. This is a common symptom in patients with advanced disease. Dyspnea is similar to pain in that we cannot see or measure how short of breath the patient is feeling. We must listen to the patient when he/she tells us he/she is ‘short of breath.’ Counting respirations or using a pulse oximetry cannot tell us if ...

SHORTNESS OF BREATH EXAM WITH SATSFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS TIPS for Assisting Patients who are Short of Breath Shortness of breath or shortness of air is called dyspnea. This is a common symptom in patients with advanced disease. Dyspnea is similar to pain in that we cannot see or measure how short of breath the patient is feeling. We must listen to the patient when he/she tells us he/she is ‘short of breath.’ Counting respirations or using a pulse oximetry cannot tell us if ...

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NUR 265 EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Graded A What is ARDS? - Acute Resp. Failure with these features: -Refractory hypoxemia -Decreased pulmonary compliance -Dyspnea What is refractory hypoxemia? - No matter how much oxygen the patient is on, the O2 sats are not getting any better Is ARDS reversible? - Yes, it is reversible but it needs to e caught early. It can progress to Resp. Failure! What are some common causes of an acute lung injury? - Shock Trauma Serious nervous...

“Herbie Saunders is a 62-year-old male who came in last night for a CHF exacerbation. His doctor is Dr. Davis and he’s a full code. He’s alert and oriented and can make his needs known. He’s on tele, normal sinus rhythm with occasional PVCs. His pressures are fine, heart rate is in the 70s. Lungs are clear in the uppers with crackles in the bases. He’s coughing up a small amount of white frothy secretions. He’s been on room air since he arrived, oxygen sats are in the low-mi...

SBAR : S: Situation: Concise statement of the problem B: Background: Pertinent & brief information related to the situation A: Assessment: Analysis & consideration of options (what you found/think) R: Recommendation: uAction requested/recommended (what you want) situation of SBAR : •Identify yourself, unit •Identify client & reason for calling •Describe concern Background of SBAR : •Reason for admission •Significant medical history (admitting diagnosis, procedures, current m...