Respiratory 1 Quiz

Patients that receive which medication would need mechanical ventilation?

Which early intervention helps oxygenate clients with ARDS

What is the most likely cause of respiratory alkalosis?

A tracheostomy patient on SIMV should have their cuff deflated.

The most common complications during suctioning are tachy and bradycardia

Positive end expiratory pressure (PEEP) can cause hypertension.

What action should occur first after intubation

Which finding is most concerning for hypoxia?

What is the most likely cause for Metabolic Acidosis?

I know the side effects of steroid medications

What symptom are patients most likely to exhibit when in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome?

Ventilator associated pneumonia can be prevented by pre-oxygenating prior to suctioning

Interpret the following blood gas: Ph 7.35, Co2 50, Po2 80, Bicarb 28

Trach patients should have the same size trach and one size larger at bedside

When open suctioning a trach which action should be preformed first?

Patients receiving Assist Control will receive a set tidal volume for every breath including breaths over their set rate

What should you do first if a client pulls out their trach?

Pressure Support Ventilation provides breaths to clients

What could cause a high pressure alarm on a ventilator?

the nurse taking care of a client with COPD exacerbation is most concerned about which finding?