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Test Bank for Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology Essentials of Respiratory Care 7th Edition by Des Jardins
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Test Bank for Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology Essentials of Respiratory Care 7th Edition by Des Jardins Chapter 2 Ventilation 
MULTIPLE CHOICE 
1. What instrument is used to measure P 
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a. dynameter c. barometer 
b. altimeter d. hygrometer 
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What is the most reliable method of confirming and montioring correct placement of an ET tube? - Answer- Continuous waveform capnography 
 
The upper airway consists of... - Answer- Nose, Mouth, Jaw, Oral Cavity, Pharynx, and Larynx 
 
No gas exchange occurs here __________, it's called ____________. - Answer- Nose to terminal bronchioles, anatomical dead space. (2ml/kg of inspired tidal volume) They conduct airflow towards gas exchange units. 
 
Crycothyroid membrane - Answer- between thyroid a...
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NSG233 / NSG 233 Exam 1 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update): Medical-Surgical Nursing III | Guide with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Herzing
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Exam 1: NSG233 / NSG 233 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Medical-Surgical Nursing III / Med Surg 3 Exam | Guide with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Herzing Q: Triage patients in the ED Answer: Use ESI (emergency severity index) tool Responsibilities of triage nurse: Assess, reassess, initiate treatment, manage and communicate, edu tients, transport them Q: Meds for managing sexual assault Answer: Prophylaxis for gonorrhea Ceftriaxone + 1% lidocaine Prophylaxis for syphilis and chlam...
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ATI TESTING: Engage Adult Medical Surgical RN- RN Critical Alterations in Gas Exchange Assessment
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ATI TESTING: Engage Adult Medical Surgical RN- RN Critical Alterations in Gas Exchange Assessment 
A nurse is assessing a client who has tension pneumothorax. Which of the following findings is a sign of distress that may compress the heart? A nurse is providing teaching to a client admitted who has a flail chest. Which of the following will the nurse include in the teaching to prevent respiratory complications? Select all that apply.
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POST TEST ATLS 2021| 2022| 2023 With Correct and Verified ANSWERS (SOAL POST TEST).
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POST TEST ATLS 2021| 2022| 2023 With Correct and Verified ANSWERS (SOAL POST TEST). SOAL POST TEST 
1. Cardiac tamponade after trauma 
a. is seldom life-threatening 
b. can be excluded by an upright, AP chest x-ray 
c. can be confused with a tension pneumothorax 
d. causes a fall in systolic pressure of > 15 mm Hg with expiration 
e. most commonly occurs after blunt injury to the anterior chest wall 
2. Which one of the following statements regarding patients with thoracic spine 
injuries i...
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SOAL POST TEST {Post-Test-ATLS 2023} LATEST UPDATESQUESTION AND ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED 100%VERIFIED
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SOAL POST TEST {Post-Test-ATLS 2023} LATEST UPDATESQUESTION AND ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED 100%VERIFIED 
1)	Cardiac tamponade after trauma 
a.	is seldom life-threatening 
b.	can be excluded by an upright, AP chest x-ray 
c.	can be confused with a tension pneumothorax 
d.	causes a fall in systolic pressure of > 15 mm Hg with expiration 
e.	most commonly occurs after blunt injury to the anterior chest wall
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PHTLS Pre-Test 9th Edition (Latest 2023/ 2024) Questions and Verified Answers| Grade A
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PHTLS Pre-Test 9th Edition (Latest 2023/ 2024) Questions and Verified Answers| Grade A 
 
Q: When verifying ET tube placement on a perfusing patient, the "gold standard" of monitoring is considered to be? 
a) Colorimetric carbon dioxide detector 
b) Pulse oximetry 
c) Listening to lung sounds 
d) Waveform capnography 
 
 
Answer: 
Waveform capnography 
 
 
 
Q: A patient presents with a blunt trauma injury to the chest. On exam, he has absent breath sounds on one side of his chest and respirat...
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A&E II Exam 1 QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
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What is the difference between pneumothorax, tension pneumothorax, and hemothorax? correct answer: pneumothorax = air or gas in pleural space causing lung collapse (but some air is escaping on expiration) 
 
tension pneumothorax = air or gas in the lungs THAT CANNOT EXIT ON EXPIRATION 
 
hemothorax = blood in plural space 
 
(hemopneumothorax = blood and air) 
 
In a tension pneumothorax, air cannot escape: 
 
(+/-) pressure compresses makes lungs not be able to inflate 
 
How does this affect...
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Air Methods Critical Care Exam 2023/2024 Questions and Answers
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Air Methods Critical Care Exam 2023/2024 Questions and Answers 
 
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Air Methods Critical Care Exam 2023/2024 Questions and AnswersWhat is the most reliable method of confirming and montioring correct placement of an ET tube? - ANSWER-Continuous waveform capnography 
 
The upper airway consists of... - ANSWER-Nose, Mouth, Jaw, Oral Cavity, Pharynx, and Larynx 
 
No ...
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ATI RN Comprehensive Online Practice 2019 B with NGN / RN ATI Capstone Proctored Comprehensive Assessment 2019 B/ ATI Comprehensive 2019 B QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
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ATI RN Comprehensive Online 
Practice 2019 B with NGN / RN 
ATI Capstone Proctored 
Comprehensive Assessment 
2019 B/ ATI Comprehensive 2019 
B QUESTIONS AND CORRECT 
DETAILED ANSWERS WITH 
RATIONALES (VERIFIED 
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED 
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An antepartum nurse is caring for four clients. For which of 
the following clients should the nurse initiate seizure 
precautions? 
A client who is at 33 weeks of gestation and has severe 
gestational hypertension 
A client who is at 16 weeks of gestation a...
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ATLS Post Test 2023 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (100% CORRECT).
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ATLS Post Test 2023 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (100% CORRECT). 
1. The primary indication for transferring a 
patient to a higher-level trauma center is: 
4. Which one of the following statements 
regarding patients with thoracic spine injuries is 
TRUE? 
unavailability of a surgeon or operating room 
staff. 
multiple system injuries, including severe 
head injury. 
resource limitations as determined by the 
transferring doctor. 
resource limitations as determined by the 
hospital administration. 
wi...
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