Blog

A neonate is admitted to NICU for observation with a diagnosis of probable meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS). The neonate weighs 10 pounds 4 ounces (4650 grams) and is 41 weeks gestation. Which of the following potential problems would be priority for this neonate?

The parents of an infant born at 35 weeks and 5 days receive information about their late preterm infant prior to discharge. Which statement by the parents would warrant further instruction?

The kingdoms in the domain Eukarya include:

An organelle found in plant cells and some members of the kingdom Protista but not in animal cells is:

Members of Archaea are often referred to as extremeophils because they live in conditions of extreme:

In order for a milk protein to be secreted, its mRNA must first be translated on ribosomes:

There are several children in the Emergency Department (ED) waiting room with complaints of asthma.  The triage nurse has only one room left in the ED.  Which child should receive priority admission?  

The patient is receiving continuous IV sedation and is mechanically ventilated with Assist/Control. Which of the following interventions should be prioritized to minimize the risk of complications associated with sedation in this patient?

A 32-year-old patient with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is mechanically ventilated with the following settings: Mode: Assist-Control (AC) Tidal Volume (VT): 450 mL Respiratory Rate (RR): 18 breaths per minute FiO2: 0.80 (80%) PEEP: 12 cm H2O Peak inspiratory pressure: 40 cm H2O The patient’s most recent arterial blood gases (ABGs) show the following: pH: 7.28 PaCO2: 56 mm Hg PaO2: 65 mm Hg HCO3: 28 mEq/L SaO2: 90% Which of the following interventions would the nurse anticipate to improve this patient’s oxygenation and ventilation?

A 68-year-old patient with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is on mechanical ventilation with the following settings: Mode: Assist-Control (AC) Tidal Volume (VT): 400 mL Respiratory Rate (RR): 14 breaths per minute FiO2: 1.0 (100%) PEEP: 10 cm H2O Peak Inspiratory Pressure: 45 cm H2O The most recent arterial blood gases (ABG) show: pH: 7.30 PaCO2: 62 mm Hg PaO2: 72 mm Hg HCO3: 30 mEq/L SaO2: 92% Given these results, which of the following is the priority nursing action?