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A patient is admitted to the ED following a vehicle accident. On physical exam, the RT discovers that breath sounds are absent in the left chest with a hyper resonant percussion note. The trachea is shifted to the right. The patient's heart rate is 45/min, RR is 30/min and BP is 60/40 mmHg. What action should the therapist reccomend first? - ANSWER- Needle aspirate the 2nd left intercostal space A 65kg spinal cord injured patient has developed atelectasis. His inspiratory capacity is 30% ...

Respiratory Therapy - Lindsey Jones/Clinical Simulations 459 Questions with Verified Answers Information Gathering - Emphysema: (Abnormal condition of the alveoli resulting destruction and loss of elasticity) - CORRECT ANSWER LEVEL I : Cyanosis, Barrel chest, increased A-P diameter, Accessory muscle use, Digital clubbing of the nail beds, Significant history of smoking and/or occupational exposure to smoke or other pulmonary irritant LEVEL II : Dyspnea, Wheezing breath sounds LEVEL III ...

What is the pressure as blood enters the right atrium? - 5mmHg What organ system in the body acts on the blood in the vessels to make a pressure of 5mmHg? - Deep skeletal muscle pump system What pressure is the blood under as it goes from the RA through the tricuspid valve? - 5mmHg The bigger the diameter of the valve the __________ pressure is needed to move blood across it. - Less The smaller the diameter of the valve the _________ pressure is needed to move blood acros...

a. manual dexterity - Answer The respiratory therapist should evaluate which of the following to develop a teaching plan for a patient who will be using a small volume nebulizer at home? a. manual dexterity b. highest grade level achieved in school c. spousal support d. English speaking proficiency d. bronchoscopy - Answer Which of the following would be most beneficial in resolving microatelectasis? a. chest tubes b. percutaneous ventilation c. thoracentesis d. bronchoscopy b. oro...

What is the formula for calculating cardiac output? a. CO= PA- 1SVC b. CO= AO x PA c. CO= HR x SV - ANSWERc. CO= HR x SV Stoke Volume is ________? a. Related to preload b. Related to afterload c. The same as ejection fraction - ANSWERa. Related to preload Preload is most impacted by: a. Mean arterial pressure b. Increased filling volumes c. Ejection Fraction - ANSWERb. Increased filling volumes A patient with chronic untreated hypertension would demonstrate a. increase...

ACNP Shock States Latest Update Graded A+ Central Venous Pressure A measure of the pressure exerted by fluid in the right atrium; indicative of right sided heart function Normal: 0-6 CVP Elevation Ex. Fluid overload, cardiogenic shock Conditions that cause an increase in the amount of fluid in the R atrium CVP Decreased Ex. Dehydration, Distributive shock Conditions that cause a decrease in the amount of fluid in the R atrium Pulmonary Artery Pressure a measure of the systolic and diastolic p...

NURS 6560 Midterm Exam Questions and Answers (UPDATED) 2023 Assured A+. Question 1 S. is a 59-year-old female who has been followed for several years for aortic regurgitation. Serial echocardiography has demonstrated normal ventricular function, but the patient was lost to follow-up for the last 16 months and now presents complaining of activity intolerance and weight gain. Physical examination reveals a grade IV/VI diastolic aortic murmur and 2+ lower extremity edema to the midcalf. The A...

What is the formula for calculating cardiac output? CO= HR x SV What is stroke volume related to? preload Preload is most impacted by..... Increased filling volumes A patient with chronic untreated hypertension would demonstrate.... Increased afterload Vascular resistance/pressure is most influenced by.... Radius of the vessel The formula for BP is.... BP = CO x SVR What component of a Pulmonary Capillary Wedge pressure indicates Mitral insufficiency V wave An elevated RVEDP is fou...

Systole is defined as: A: from mitral valve closure to aortic valve closure B: from the opening of the aortic valve to aortic valve closure C: from the end of isovolumic relaxation period to the start of the isovolumic contraction period D: from the end of the isovolumic contraction period to the start of the isovolumic relaxation period A: mitral valve closure to aortic valve closure Feedback: systole is defined as from mitral valve closure to aortic valve closure. It starts at the onset of the...

Air Methods Critical Care Exam Practice Questions And Answers | Latest Updated 2023/2024 (GRADED 100%). PEEP (positive end expiratory pressure) - ANSWER--Causes increased pulmonary vascular resistance -Can cause hypotension over 15 cmH2O -Normal: 5 cmH2O - lowest pressure the lungs will see steps in resuscitation of the neonate - ANSWER-Dry, warm, position to open airway, suction mouth then nose Tactile stimulation (HR<100 or apnea/IR breath rub back and put) Oxygen near the face Bag...