Question 1

List at least four nursing actions that should be assessed soon after placing a client on a ventilator,exclusive of checking the functioning of the machine itself.

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Any four of these actions is considered ...

Question 2

Match between columns Premises: The balloon is not inflated for more than 30-40 seconds to prevent overwedging. The balloon is deflated by gently withdrawing the air by pulling back on the plunger of the syringe. 2-3 mL of air is injected into the balloon port when obtaining a pulmonary artery wedge pressure. The proximal port of the catheter is used for taking the pulmonary artery pressure readings. The "mean" designation is used on the monitor when obtaining the pulmonary artery wedge pressure.

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The Answer of False and True is...

Question 3

Defibrillation using a monophasic defibrillator requires initial setting at _____________ watt-seconds.

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A)  100
B)  200
C)  360
D)  400E) None of the above
F) All of the above C

Question 4

All of the following nursing measures are carried out while maintaining an arterial line except

Accepted Answer

A)  Level transducer at least every 8 hours.
B)  Maintain visual exposure of catheter insertion site.
C)  Observe the waveform frequently.
D)  Ensure pressure infusion bag is maintained below 300 mm Hg.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 5

Place the following nursing actions in order from 1 to 5 for the skill Withdrawing Arterial Blood Samples.
A)turn stopcock off to client__________
B)attach tube to Vacutainer to establish blood draw for discard__________
C)remove cap from open (blood sampling)port on 3-way stopcock__________
D)turn stopcock off to flush soluion__________
E)attach Vacutainer to open (blood sampling)port on 3-way stopcock__________

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The answer of Place the following nursing actions in order...

Question 6

Which one of the following statements is true regarding cardioversion?

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A)  Vital signs are taken every 1 hour for 8 hours,then every 2 hours for 4 hours,then routinely.
B)  It is always an elective procedure.
C)  It may be used to treat ventricular tachycardia.
D)  The shock is delivered during the T wave of the ECG.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 7

List data that should be charted in the nurses' notes following a cardioversion.

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Preconversion rhythm, number o...

Question 8

The purpose for inflating the tracheostomy tube cuff is to

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A)  Prevent aspiration.
B)  Provide for mechanical ventilation.
C)  Secure the tube.
D)  Allow the client to talk.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Match between columns
                        Premises: A baseline assessment includes vital signs,ECG,serum electrolytes.
The client should not have been receiving anticoagulant-all coagulant laboratory values should be normal.
A consent form is needed for this procedure.
Food and fluids are withheld for 6-12 hours before cardioversion.
The machine is set on the nonsynchronized mode for cardioversion

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The Answer of True and False is...

Question 10

Following defibrillation, the client should be monitored for the following parameters
a.________________________
b.________________________
c.________________________
d.________________________	
e.________________________

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a.Neurologic status
b.Vital si...

Question 11

Match between columns
                        Premises: Epinephrine
Vasopressin
Atropine
Amiodarone
Magnesium sulphate

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The Answer of adrenergic agent may be given per ET is...

Question 12

Allen's test is used for

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Determining peripher...

Question 13

Volutrauma is a complication of mechanical ventilation that can be prevented by reducing the

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A)  Inspiration to expiration (I:
E)  ratio.
B)  Respiratory rate.
C)  Inspired oxygen percent.
D)  Tidal volume.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Even though several readings are obtained,why are only two output readings used to record the client's cardiac output?

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The high and low readings are ...

Question 15

Match between columns Premises: In addition to emergency medications, oxygen equipment, NG tubes, suction catheters, and IV solutions are usually kept in the emergency cart. Equipment should be placed in cart drawers in the order in which it is most commonly needed in an emergency.
The emergency cart is routinely checked only after each use. Dry 4×4 gauze pads are placed on the client’s chest prior to defibrillation to prevent a burn. The defibrillator is placed in the synchronized mode for defibrillation.

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The Answer of False and True is...

Question 16

Initial ventilator settings should include

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A)  Tidal volume of 5 mL/kg.
B)  Respiratory rate of 8-10.
C)  FIO2 of 0.4-1.0
D)  Inspiratory-expiratory ratio of 1:1.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 17

Defibrillation is the treatment of choice for

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A)  Supraventricular tachycardia.
B)  Atrial fibrillation.
C)  Premature ventricular contractions.
D)  Pulseless ventricular tachycardia.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 18

Measures to help prevent ventilator associated pneumonia include

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A)  Keep head of bed elevated 20 degrees.
B)  Open circuitry to remove condensation.
C)  Provide frequent meticulous orophyaryngeal hygiene.
D)  Change ventilator circuitry daily.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C) C

Exam 33: Advanced Nursing Skills

List at least four nursing actions that should be assessed soon after placing a client on a ventilator,exclusive of checking the functioning of the machine itself.

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Circle T if the statement is true or F if the statement is false.

Defibrillation using a monophasic defibrillator requires initial setting at _____________ watt-seconds.

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All of the following nursing measures are carried out while maintaining an arterial line except

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Which one of the following statements is true regarding cardioversion?

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List data that should be charted in the nurses' notes following a cardioversion.

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Preconversion rhythm, number o...
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The purpose for inflating the tracheostomy tube cuff is to

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The following questions refer to the skill Assisting with Synchronized Cardioversion. Circle T if the statement is true or F if the statement is false.

Following defibrillation, the client should be monitored for the following parameters a. b. c. d. e.

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a.Neurologic status
b.Vital si...
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Match the appropriate drug with the correct choice.

Allen's test is used for

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Determining peripher...
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Volutrauma is a complication of mechanical ventilation that can be prevented by reducing the

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Even though several readings are obtained,why are only two output readings used to record the client's cardiac output?

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The high and low readings are ...
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Circle T if the answer is true or F if the answer is false.

Initial ventilator settings should include

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Defibrillation is the treatment of choice for

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Measures to help prevent ventilator associated pneumonia include

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C

Exam 33: Advanced Nursing Skills

List at least four nursing actions that should be assessed soon after placing a client on a ventilator,exclusive of checking the functioning of the machine itself.

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Circle T if the statement is true or F if the statement is false.

Defibrillation using a monophasic defibrillator requires initial setting at _____________ watt-seconds.

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All of the following nursing measures are carried out while maintaining an arterial line except

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Which one of the following statements is true regarding cardioversion?

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List data that should be charted in the nurses' notes following a cardioversion.

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The purpose for inflating the tracheostomy tube cuff is to

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The following questions refer to the skill Assisting with Synchronized Cardioversion. Circle T if the statement is true or F if the statement is false.

Following defibrillation, the client should be monitored for the following parameters a.________________________ b.________________________ c.________________________ d.________________________ e.________________________

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Match the appropriate drug with the correct choice.

Allen's test is used for

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Volutrauma is a complication of mechanical ventilation that can be prevented by reducing the

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Even though several readings are obtained,why are only two output readings used to record the client's cardiac output?

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Circle T if the answer is true or F if the answer is false.

Initial ventilator settings should include

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Defibrillation is the treatment of choice for

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Measures to help prevent ventilator associated pneumonia include

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Following defibrillation, the client should be monitored for the following parameters a. b. c. d. e.

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