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Place in order the steps of the gas exchange process.
Place in order the steps of the gas exchange process.
Neurons in the brain stimulate contraction of skeletal muscles that expand the chest cavity. Expansion of the chest cavity causes inhalation of oxygen-containing air into the airways and lungs. = 1,2 From the lung alveoli, oxygen diffuses into blood and red blood cells. The oxygen in red blood cells bound to hemoglobin is transported through the blood by cardiac effort to tissue cells. = 3,4 Carbon dioxide is transported to the lungs to diffuse into the alveoli for removal during exhalation. = 5 The high concentration of carbon dioxide waste resulting from cellular metabolism allows diffusion of this gas into the blood and red blood cells. = 6
Which condition would cause decreased ventilation due to bronchospasm?
Which condition would cause decreased ventilation due to bronchospasm?
Which laboratory test would be used to assess gas exchange?
Which laboratory test would be used to assess gas exchange?
Match the term with its definition.
Match the term with its definition.
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Which risk factor for decreased perfusion is nonmodifiable?
Which risk factor for decreased perfusion is nonmodifiable?
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Which intervention would the nurse implement for a finding of sudden absent pedal pulses?
Which intervention would the nurse implement for a finding of sudden absent pedal pulses?
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Which cells play a major role in the clotting process?
Which cells play a major role in the clotting process?
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Which risk factor would increase clotting (hypercoagulability)?
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Which risk factor would increase clotting (hypercoagulability)? SATA
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Which characteristic is indicative of delirium?
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Which characteristic is indicative of delirium?
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Which medication increases the risk of impaired cognition, especially in older adults?
Which medication increases the risk of impaired cognition, especially in older adults?
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Which intervention is the priority when caring for a patient with delirium?
Which intervention is the priority when caring for a patient with delirium?
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Which factor can contribute to both impaired gas exchange and increased clotting?
Which factor can contribute to both impaired gas exchange and increased clotting?
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Which description by the nurse demonstrates an understanding of dementia?
Which description by the nurse demonstrates an understanding of dementia?
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Which factor places the patient at higher risk both for increased clotting and decreased perfusion?
Which factor places the patient at higher risk both for increased clotting and decreased perfusion?
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Which symptom could indicate inadequate clotting?
Which symptom could indicate inadequate clotting?
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Which laboratory test would the nurse expect to be ordered for a patient with a history of atrial fibrillation who is taking warfarin?
Which laboratory test would the nurse expect to be ordered for a patient with a history of atrial fibrillation who is taking warfarin?
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Which symptom would indicate decreased peripheral perfusion?
Which symptom would indicate decreased peripheral perfusion?
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Which teaching would be important for a patient with polycythemia?
Which teaching would be important for a patient with polycythemia?
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Which condition would the nurse suspect when a 72-year-old patient presents to the local Emergency Department (ED) complaining of chest pain and shortness of breath with a heart rate (HR) of 144, blood pressure (BP) of 88/56, respiratory rate (RR) of 44, and pulse oximetry of 98%?
Which condition would the nurse suspect when a 72-year-old patient presents to the local Emergency Department (ED) complaining of chest pain and shortness of breath with a heart rate (HR) of 144, blood pressure (BP) of 88/56, respiratory rate (RR) of 44, and pulse oximetry of 98%?
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Which tool would be used to assess impaired cognition?
Which tool would be used to assess impaired cognition?
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