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| This type of ventilator delivers a constant tidal volume regardless of changes in the airway resistance or compliance of lungs |
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| What is bronchopulmonary dysplasia |
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| it is scarring of lung tissue thickened pulmonary arterial walls and ventilation perfusion mismatch. |
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| What is the biggest cause of bronchopulmonay dysplasia |
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| infants who have long term dependence on artificial ventilation |
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| this is a surgical opening into the large intestine |
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| this is a surgical opening into the small intestine |
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| The social security act amendments is known as |
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| Who is the single largest payer of home care services in the US |
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| it is known as comfort care and is designed at providing pain relief for terminally ill patients |
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| What are three sources of O2 for self use by patients |
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| compressed gas, liquid oxygen and oxygen concentrators |
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| This type of oxygen is stored in a thermos like container and uses a regulator |
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| This oxygen device separates oxygen from the air, |
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| it delivers two different levels of positive airway pressure |
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| What physical signs can you see with a patient who has obstructive apnea |
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| pulmonary failure, chronic fatigue and cardiac abnormalities |
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| What are the different types of at home ventilators |
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| volume ventilators, pressure ventilators, and negative pressure ventilators |
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| These types of ventilators are often used for patients with healthy lungs who have muscular inability to inhale |
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| Negative pressure ventilators |
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| This type of ventilator creates negative pressure within the lungs |
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| negative pressure ventilator |
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| What is the standard inital ventilator setting |
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FIO2 100%
Tidal volume 10-15 ml per kg
respiratory rate 10-15 breaths per min |
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| How should you clear secretions from any airway device? |
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| use suctioning and sterile water |
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| Its a valve on a trach that closes during exhale to allow the patient to talk |
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| What is a common problem with VAD's |
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| infection near the exit site |
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| If using a combination of alcohol and iodine to clean an area what is the order they must be used in |
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| Alcohol fist then iodine second. If the iodine is used first the alcohol will be inactivated |
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| what organism is the most common cause of catheter sepsis |
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| What are S&S of circulatory overload |
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| rise in bp, distended neck veins , pulmonary congestion and dyspnea |
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| what are S&S of an embolus |
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| hypotension, cyanosis, weak rapid pulse, and loss of consciousness |
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| What is the major source of anxiety in patients who have tracheostomies |
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| Loss of verbal communication |
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| what organism most likely is to cause catheter sepsis |
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| how do you kill staphyloccoccus bacteria |
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| what is circulatory overload caused by |
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| delivering too much IV fluid in a short amount of time |
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| pain tender redness and warmth at the IV site |
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| describe IV based septicemia |
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| Red and swollen catheter site, chills, fever |
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| it is septic poisoning caused by retention and absorption of urinary products in the tissues |
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| If a UTI is unmanaged it will eventually lead into this septic complication |
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| What do you inflate a catheter balloon with |
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| How should a female patient be positioned for a foley catheterization |
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| knees bent, hips flexed and feet resting 24 inches apart |
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| How far do you normally insert the foley tubing into a female |
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| How far do you normally insert the foley tubing into a male |
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| This is an opening into the large intestine that discharges liquid or solid feces into the bag |
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| How should you clear the tube after a tube feeding |
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| with 50 cc of water after each feeding without delay |
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| what colors are associated with a granular wound bed that indicates healing |
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| what colors are associated with a granular wound bed that indicates infection |
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| A sweet smell from a wound indicates what |
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| a foul odor from a wound may indicate what |
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| How long of a visit in the hospital must health insurance companies cover after a uncomplicated delivery |
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| What are causes of postpartum hemorrhage |
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| incomplete contract of uterine muscle, retained pieces of placenta or membraines in the uterus, vaginal or cervical tears during delivery |
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| Why do babies get jaundice sometimes |
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| its because of immaturity of bilirubin metabolism |
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| What is infantile apnea caused by |
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| immature respiratory control centers in infants |
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| Why is failure to thrive babies such a serious issue |
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| it often results in permanent and irreversible retardation of physical, mental or social development |
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