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Which care setting is NOT mentioned as a place where critically ill patients are now being taken care of?
Which care setting is NOT mentioned as a place where critically ill patients are now being taken care of?
- Acute care (correct)
- Home
- PCU
- ICU
What type of changes have occurred in critical care equipment today?
What type of changes have occurred in critical care equipment today?
- More invasive and less humane equipment
- Smaller equipment (correct)
- No changes in equipment
- Larger equipment
What is one of the stressors on a critical care patient mentioned in the text?
What is one of the stressors on a critical care patient mentioned in the text?
- Overly quiet environment
- Familiar family routines
- Fear of death (correct)
- Too many visitors
What can be an unhealthy coping response for a critical care patient?
What can be an unhealthy coping response for a critical care patient?
How has the blood transfusion levels been affected based on evidence-based practice?
How has the blood transfusion levels been affected based on evidence-based practice?
What has been done to tidal volumes on vents based on evidence-based practice?
What has been done to tidal volumes on vents based on evidence-based practice?
What is the main goal for family care in the ICU?
What is the main goal for family care in the ICU?
What is a common barrier to improved health for patients and families during a critical care hospitalization?
What is a common barrier to improved health for patients and families during a critical care hospitalization?
What type of team has different people during different times and forms quickly to complete an action?
What type of team has different people during different times and forms quickly to complete an action?
What characteristic is important for teams that perform well?
What characteristic is important for teams that perform well?
What is a key focus of the coordinating team in a healthcare setting?
What is a key focus of the coordinating team in a healthcare setting?
Which intervention is recommended to decrease family stress in the ICU environment?
Which intervention is recommended to decrease family stress in the ICU environment?
What is an important characteristic of a core team in patient care?
What is an important characteristic of a core team in patient care?
What vital sign indicates a declining patient status if the value is increased?
What vital sign indicates a declining patient status if the value is increased?
Which condition can cause respiratory acidosis in a patient?
Which condition can cause respiratory acidosis in a patient?
What is the normal range for PaCO2 in arterial blood gases (ABGs)?
What is the normal range for PaCO2 in arterial blood gases (ABGs)?
What lab work is commonly used to assess a patient's electrolyte levels?
What lab work is commonly used to assess a patient's electrolyte levels?
What is the recommended treatment for metabolic alkalosis caused by extreme vomiting?
What is the recommended treatment for metabolic alkalosis caused by extreme vomiting?
What does the Modified Early Warning System (MEWS) assess in a patient?
What does the Modified Early Warning System (MEWS) assess in a patient?
What does a low intake and output rate in a patient indicate?
What does a low intake and output rate in a patient indicate?
What does the pH value indicate in arterial blood gases (ABGs)?
What does the pH value indicate in arterial blood gases (ABGs)?
What action is needed for a patient with impaired lung function leading to respiratory acidosis?
What action is needed for a patient with impaired lung function leading to respiratory acidosis?
