Pulmonary circuit Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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...

m   1. Which of the following is the mRNA start codon in most cases? A. UAA B. AGU C. AUG D. UGA 2. Which of the types of RNA is the smallest? A. mRNA B. tRNA C. rRNA D. 3. Which of the following is not considered a pyrimidine? A. C B. T C. U D. G 4. Which of the following is paired correctly? A. A-G B. C-G C. A-U D. G-T 5. Which of the following characterizes a Western blot? A. Antibody/protein hybridization B. DNA/RNA combination C. RNA ...

LINDSEY JONES- TMC ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2023 (VERIFIED ANSWERS) 1. Which is the preferred order to manipulate a mechanical ventilator in order to gradually increase alveolar minute ventilation while limiting MAP? ANSWER - Decrease mechanical deadspace, increase VT, increase RR 2. An air-entrainment jet nebulizer is set at 50%. The respiratory therapist analyzes the oxygen coming from the end of the tubing and finds it is 60%. Which of the following most likely explains this ...

platelets small fragments of larger cells produced in bone marrow that initiate clotting Leukocyte (wbc) Protect against invading microorganisms Erythrocyte (rbc) Contain hgb and enables cell to bind oxygen molecules Plasma Fluid medium that allows transport of blood components Capillaries Smallest vessels Veins (except pulmonary) Carry deoxygenated blood back to heart Pulmonary Vein Carries oxygenated blood from lungs to heart Arteries (except Pulmonary) Carry oxygenated blood aw...

What is the most reliable method of confirming and montioring correct placement of an ET tube? Continuous waveform capnography The upper airway consists of... Nose, Mouth, Jaw, Oral Cavity, Pharynx, and Larynx No gas exchange occurs here __________, it's called ____________. Nose to terminal bronchioles, anatomical dead space. (2ml/kg of inspired tidal volume) They conduct airflow towards gas exchange units. Crycothyroid membrane between thyroid and cricoid, avascular structu...

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 and cr...

Anatomy and Physiology HESI A2 Admission Assessment 4th edition 154 Questions with Verified Answers Medial -CORRECT ANSWER toward the midline Lateral -CORRECT ANSWER away from the midline Proximal -CORRECT ANSWER closer to point of attachment Distal -CORRECT ANSWER farther away from point of attachment What plane divides the body into superior and inferior portions? -CORRECT ANSWER transverse plane What plane divides the body into left and right halves? -CORRECT ANSWER Sagitt...

NEONATAL NURSING QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED Neonatal Period -Defined as the first 28 days after birth -Newborn adapts to a brighter & cooler environment -Physiologic & behavioral changes occur quickly -The nurse & parents must be aware of any deviations from the norm for early identification & prompt interventions Assessment Findings -Transition -6-10 hours -Physiological changes -Periods of reactivity -Physical assessments -Reflexes Umbilical cord Vein carries oxyg...

Nitroprusside purpose - Answer- decreases preload and afterload by vasodilation (mainly afterload) Dobutamine mechanism of action - Answer- contractility Dopamine at a low-end dose "renal dose" - Answer- 0.5-4mcg/kg/min increases renal and mesentric perfusion Dopamine at a mid-range dose - Answer- 4-10mcg/kg/min increases contractility and heart rate Dopamine at a high-range dose - Answer- greater than 10mcg/kg/min vasoconstriction and increases BP Dopamine and Levophed inf...

APHY 102 EXAM 3 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS What are the organs of the respiratory system and where are they located? The organs of the respiratory system can be found in the head, neck, and thoracic cavity and include: -Blood vessels of the pulmonary circuit -Rib cage -Respiratory muscles -Lungs -Respiratory tract What is the respiratory tract, and where does gas exchange occur within it? A system of hollow tubes, and gas exchange occurs in the alveoli. The upper passages are from ...

Convert this number to a decimal 4AF. - Answer- 1199 Natural pacemaker of the heart: - Answer- Sino-Atrial Node (SA Node) Pulmonary Vein carries: - Answer- Deoxygenated blood Systole occurs when: - Answer- Ventricles depolarize What is the typical expected blood volume of a normal adult? - Answer- 6.0 Liters Usual pressure inside the Pulmonary circuit is: - Answer- 35/5 mmHg The T wave represents: - Answer- Refractory period The plane that divides the superior and inferior h...