IPPB Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A 48 year-old female is admitted to the ED with diaphoresis, jugular venous distension, and 3+ pitting edema in the ankles. These findings are consistent with A. liver failure. B. pulmonary embolism. C. heart failure. D. electrolyte imbalances Correct Answer Heart failure A patient is admitted to the ED following a motor vehicle accident. On physical exam, the respiratory therapist discovers that breath sounds are absent in the left chest with a hyperresonant percussion note. The trac...

d. Instruction on deep breathing and coughing techniques Answer A patient with a history of chronic bronchitis is post-operative for an exploratory laparotomy. Review of the medical record suggests the physician has concern about difficulty clearing secretions after the procedure. To assist the patient with mobilization and removal of secretions, the respiratory therapist should recommend a. MDI therapy with an anti-inflammatory corticosteroid b. Administer tetracycline c. Administer cromoly...

A 48 year-old female is admitted to the ED with diaphoresis, jugular venous distension, and 3+ pitting edema in the ankles. These findings are consistent with Answer heart failure A patient is admitted to the ED following a motor vehicle accident. On physical exam, the respiratory therapist discovers that breath sounds are absent in the left chest with a hyperresonant percussion note. The trachea is shifted to the right. The patient's heart rate is 45/min, respiratory rate is 30/min, and bl...

(4) Primary Variables: Mechanical Ventilation correct answer: 1.* Trigger variable 2.* Control or Target Variable 3.* Limit Variable 4.* Cycling Variable Trigger Variable: The parameter that starts the inspiratory phase of a positive pressure breath. correct answer: 1. * Pressure-triggered ( by patient) a. Inspiration is initiated by the pt causing airway pressure to drop below the established baseline. 2.* Flow-triggered ( by patient) a. Inspiration is initiated by the patient ca...

Emphysema CORRECT ANSWER • O2 therapy via nasal cannula at 24-28%. Keep saturations at approx. 88%-93%. • Bronchodilators • Bronchial hygiene as indicated. • NIPPV for acute vent failure (PaCO2>45 torr) Chronic Bronchitis CORRECT ANSWER • O2 therapy via nasal cannula at 24-28%. Keep saturations at approx. 88%-93%. • Bronchodilators • Bronchial hygiene as indicated • Antibiotics as indicated • NIPPV for acute vent failure (PaCO2>45 torr) Chest Trauma/Flail Che...

A 48 year-old female is admitted to the ED with diaphoresis, jugular venous distension, and 3+ pitting edema in the ankles. These findings are consistent with A. liver failure. B. pulmonary embolism. C. heart failure. D. electrolyte imbalances - Answer- Heart failure A patient is admitted to the ED following a motor vehicle accident. On physical exam, the respiratory therapist discovers that breath sounds are absent in the left chest with a hyperresonant percussion note. The trachea i...

MA: NRCMA Exam Questions & Answers 2024 During galvanic electrical stimulation, the patient - ANSWER-must be attended at all times Metastasis refers to: - ANSWER-growth of cancer cells from one tissue to another A tumor that is non-progressive and not life threatening is considered: - ANSWER-benign Drugs used to prevent the clotting of blood are: - ANSWER-anticoagulants Drug agents that neutralize the hydrochloric acid in the stomach are called: - ANSWER-antacids An agent whi...

TMC Practice Exam questions with correct answers A 48 year-old female is admitted to the ED with diaphoresis, jugular venous distension, and 3+ pitting edema in the ankles. These findings are consistent with A. liver failure. B. pulmonary embolism. C. heart failure. D. electrolyte imbalances Answer Heart failure A patient is admitted to the ED following a motor vehicle accident. On physical exam, the respiratory therapist discovers that breath sounds are absent in the left chest wit...

NAHP QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS During galvanic electrical stimulation, the patient must be attended at all times Metastasis refers to growth of cancer cells from one tissue to another A tumor that is non-progressive and not life threatening is considered benign Drugs used to prevent the clotting of blood are anticoagulants Drug agents that neutralize the hydrochloric acid in the stomach are called antacids An agents which affects blood pressure by increasin...

A 48 year-old female is admitted to the ED with diaphoresis, jugular venous distension, and 3+ pitting edema in the ankles. These findings are consistent with A. liver failure. B. pulmonary embolism. C. heart failure. D. electrolyte imbalances - Heart failure A patient is admitted to the ED following a motor vehicle accident. On physical exam, the respiratory therapist discovers that breath sounds are absent in the left chest with a hyperresonant percussion note. The trachea is shifte...