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Which patient state is indicated by a RASS score of +2?
Which patient state is indicated by a RASS score of +2?
- Agitated, frequent non purposeful movements, fights ventilator (correct)
- Anxious but movements not aggressive, vigorous
- Combative, violent, immediate danger to staff
- Drowsy, not fully alert, but has sustained awakening
What is the primary function of an Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)?
What is the primary function of an Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)?
- Delivering mechanical ventilation
- Providing circulatory support by inflating during ventricular diastole (correct)
- Assisting the left ventricle in pumping
- Oxygenating blood
What is a key precaution for patients with femoral access related to ECMO treatment?
What is a key precaution for patients with femoral access related to ECMO treatment?
- Avoiding limb flexion at the hip (correct)
- Increasing physical activity levels
- Reducing sedation levels
- Promoting walking exercises
In the context of LVAD complications, what is a significant concern?
In the context of LVAD complications, what is a significant concern?
What does a RASS score of -1 indicate about the patient?
What does a RASS score of -1 indicate about the patient?
Which scenario would lead to a patient being classified as 'out of bed' based on the provided information?
Which scenario would lead to a patient being classified as 'out of bed' based on the provided information?
What is a common complication associated with the Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)?
What is a common complication associated with the Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)?
'Uncontrolled seizures' are listed as a factor for which condition according to the text?
'Uncontrolled seizures' are listed as a factor for which condition according to the text?
'Decreases afterload and resistance' is a function associated with which life support device?
'Decreases afterload and resistance' is a function associated with which life support device?
'Motor is rotary, not pulsatile' pertains to which consideration regarding blood pressure monitoring?
'Motor is rotary, not pulsatile' pertains to which consideration regarding blood pressure monitoring?
What is one of the effects of immobility on muscle strength in the ICU?
What is one of the effects of immobility on muscle strength in the ICU?
What percentage of overall muscle strength can be lost in the first week of strict bedrest?
What percentage of overall muscle strength can be lost in the first week of strict bedrest?
Which condition can develop in more than 50% of mechanically ventilated patients who are on ventilator support for over 7 days?
Which condition can develop in more than 50% of mechanically ventilated patients who are on ventilator support for over 7 days?
What is a benefit of early mobility in the ICU in the short term?
What is a benefit of early mobility in the ICU in the short term?
What does PICS stand for in the context of post-intensive care syndrome?
What does PICS stand for in the context of post-intensive care syndrome?
Which component is part of the ABCDE Bundle aimed at preventing PICS?
Which component is part of the ABCDE Bundle aimed at preventing PICS?
What should be considered before initiating early ambulation in the ICU?
What should be considered before initiating early ambulation in the ICU?
Which aspect is NOT mentioned as affected by Post Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS)?
Which aspect is NOT mentioned as affected by Post Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS)?
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