Blog

Select the correct statement. When working in the lab

According to Shaw and McKay, the neighborhoods that have the highest rates of crime typically have all of the following common problems EXCEPT ______.

A 55-year-old patient is admitted to the ICU with severe pneumonia and develops acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The nurse notes the following assessment findings and diagnostic results: Respiratory rate: 32 breaths per minute Oxygen saturation: 85% on a non-rebreather mask Arterial blood gas (ABG) results: pH: 7.28 PaCO₂: 60 mmHg PaO₂: 55 mmHg HCO₃: 24 mEq/L Chest X-ray: Bilateral infiltrates (ground-glass appearance) Breath sounds: Diminished bilaterally       The provider places the patient on mechanical ventilation with the following settings: Mode: Assist-Control (AC) Tidal volume: 500 mL FiO₂: 100% PEEP: 10 cm H₂O After one hour, the nurse reassesses the patient and notes persistent hypoxia (SpO₂ 87%) and worsening respiratory distress. Which of the following interventions should the nurse anticipate to optimize oxygenation in this patient? Select all that apply.

A 58-year-old patient with acute respiratory failure due to pneumonia is being prepared for endotracheal intubation. The nurse is assisting the provider with the procedure. Which of the following actions is the nurse’s priority before intubation?

Which of the following interventions are recommended for the prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP)? (Select all that apply)

Instructions: Match the blood product in Column A with its most appropriate indication in Column B.

The nurse is monitoring a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who is receiving BiPAP therapy. Which of the following findings should prompt the nurse to notify the healthcare provider?

A nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy. Which of the following findings is most concerning and requires immediate intervention?

A nurse is caring for a patient with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) who is mechanically ventilated. The provider orders an increase in positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) from 8 cm H₂O to 12 cm H₂O to improve oxygenation. Which of the following complications should the nurse monitor for after increasing PEEP?

A 30-year-old patient with a history of severe asthma arrives at the emergency department in respiratory distress despite using their prescribed rescue inhaler at home. The patient is dyspneic, unable to speak in full sentences, and has audible wheezing. After administering high-dose albuterol and IV corticosteroids, the nurse notes that the patient’s wheezing suddenly disappears, and breath sounds are now nearly absent. What is the priority nursing action?