Basal atelectasis Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

ATI RN Comprehensive Online Practice 2019 B 1. A nurse is assessing a client who received 2 units of packed RBCs 48 hr. ago. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the therapy has been effective? a. Hemoglobin 14.9 g/dl b. WBC count 12000/mm3 c. Potassium 4.8 mEq/L d. BUN 18 mg/dl 2. A nurse working in an emergency department is triaging four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse recommend for treatment first? a. An older adult client w...

NR224 / NR 224: Fundamentals Exam 2 (Latest 2023 / 2024) What is atelectasis and how do we prevent it? A collapse of the alveoli that prevents normal exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide. To prevent it, you can do deep breathing exercises, coughing, stop smoking, and ensuring positive airway pressure. What is the function of the following: a. Kidneys: filter waste products of metabolism from the blood. b. Ureters transport urine from the kidneys to the bladder. c. Bladder: holds urine unti...

Bates' Guide To Physical Examination and History Taking - Chapters for Midterm A 54‐year‐old diplomat working at the United Nations reports occasional chest pain and a sense of tightness in his chest when particularly stressed over work deadlines. The patient is 6 feet 4 inches tall. He has a temperature of 98.6ºF and blood pressure of 140/78. He has a cut over one eye that he says is "from shaving."Which of the following represents subjective information about this patient? a) Blood ...

AGACNP ANCC BOARD REVIEW- COMMON PROBLEMS/ EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A+ Cutaneous Pain - --localized on the skin or body surface -eg bad sunburn or blister Visceral Pain - --poorly localized such as with internal organs eg. gallbladder pain, PUD pain Somatic Pain - --non localized -originates in muscle, bone, nerves, blood vessels eg. soft tissue injury Neuropathic pain - -involves nerve pathway injury or compression WHO Pain Ladder - -Step 1: ASA, NSAIDs, tylenol +/- ad...

WGU Pathophysiology Study Guide: D236 Pathophysiology Lesson 1 TO Lesson 11 WGU Pathophysiology Study Guide: D236 Pathophysiology Lesson 1 TO Lesson 11: Pathophysiology Remediation Lesson 1: Homeostasis Concepts 1. Starling's Law of Capillary forces is the force behind the movements of fluid in capillary beds throughout the body. The two forces at work are hydrostatic and osmotic pressures. Homeostasis is achieved when these two forces are equal in the capillary- cell interfaces. When...

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NPTEFF Cardiopulmonary Intervention Exam Questions with Correct Answers A patient comes into an outpatient clinic with symptoms of anxiety, hyperventilation, pain and cramping of the hand. Upon evaluation, the physical therapist respiratory rate of 40. Based on the symptoms and findings, what is the MOST appropriate treatment? A. Use a bronchodilator to decrease respiratory acidosis B. Have the patient to breath into a re-breathing mask to decrease respiratory alkalosis C. Paced breathing ...

Acute Pain - Pain caused by tissue damage, usually < 6 months Chronic Pain - Continual or episodic pain of longer duration (> 6 months); combination therapy usually needed Cutaneous Pain - Localized on skin or surface of body. Herpes or sunburn. Visceral Pain - Poorly localized such as with internal organs. Gallbladder. Somatic Pain - Non localized; originates in muscle, bone, nerves, blood vessels and supporting tissue. Neuropathic Pain - Frequently caused by a tumor; involves nerv...

NBME -OB/Gyn F2 (2023/ 2024 Update) Questions and Verified Answers|100% Correct| Grade A Q: 28 yo - G2P1 LMP: 10 wks ago 1st child: 10 lb male newborn - born by C-section due to arrest of descent during this pregnancy, she's at an inc risk for what? Answer: gestational diabetes since her first child was clearly had macrosomia (10 lb) - there had to be a reason why the baby got this big aka DM macrosomia - birth weight > 4500 g *most classically associated risk factor: preex...

A 65 kg spinal cord injured patient has developed atelectasis. His inspiratory capacity is 30% of his predicted value. What bronchial hygiene therapy would be most appropriate initially? correct answer: IPPB with normal saline A patient on VC ventilation has demonstrated auto-PEEP on ventilator graphics. Which of the following controls, when adjusted independently, would increase expiratory time? (select all that apply) 1. Tidal volume 2. Respiratory Rate 3. Inspiratory flow 4. Sen...

Fisdap trauma practice 1-50 Questions and Answers 100% Accurate 1. A 24 year old female was burned in a fire. She has third degree burns to her anterior chest, both her arms and hands, and burns to her face and head. What percentage of her body is burned? A. 27% B. 45% C. 18% D. 36% D. 36% 2. A 19 year old male has a traumatic chest injury. You discover that his trachea deviates away from the injury. What should you suspect? A. Tension pneumothorax B. Atelectasis C. Flail chest...