Final Exam Review 390

CPAP mode on a vent. allows the pt. to:

What is the priority action when the nurse hears a vent. alarm?

Which of the following is the priority while a patient is having a seizure?

The best method for oxygenating a pt. with COPD not in distress with an O2 sat=89% is:

The best way to assist the COPD pt. to clear secretions is:

The cardiac monitor at the nurses' station shows v. fib. The priority nursing action is:

Which of the following IV fluids is most appropriate for a patient with a burn injury during the emergent phase?

The CVP reading from a pulmonary artery catheter is used to guide treatment for:

The best treatment for a pt. who is experiencing chest pain is:

The pt. c/o dizziness and the monitor displays sinus bradycardia. The treatment is:

Which rhythm causes the atria to not contract effectively and decreases cardiac output?

Your priority assessment for a patient suspected of having septic shock is:

ABG: pH=7.32, pCO2=51, HCO3=30 is interpreted as:

What is a late sign of increased intracranial pressure?

What do you assess for a pt. after repair of a AAA?

All of the following are included in the prevention of VAP except:

Which medication is used to prepare a patient for synchronized cardioversion?

What is the priority nursing assessment before giving nitroglycerin?