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What may interfere with pulse oximeter readings?
What may interfere with pulse oximeter readings?
What is the gold standard for checking blood oxygen?
What is the gold standard for checking blood oxygen?
What is the best way to listen to the lungs according to the text?
What is the best way to listen to the lungs according to the text?
Why should COPD patients not be given too much oxygen?
Why should COPD patients not be given too much oxygen?
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What should be done if a patient is breathing more than 35 bpm?
What should be done if a patient is breathing more than 35 bpm?
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Which medication is known for fast action and the risk of oversedation in ICU settings?
Which medication is known for fast action and the risk of oversedation in ICU settings?
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What is the maximum duration an endotracheal tube should remain in place for a patient?
What is the maximum duration an endotracheal tube should remain in place for a patient?
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What condition can develop after lung injury and if left untreated can lead to multiorgan system dysfunction?
What condition can develop after lung injury and if left untreated can lead to multiorgan system dysfunction?
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What does ARDS resemble on an X-ray?
What does ARDS resemble on an X-ray?
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How can the differentiation between Cardiac induced pulmonary edema and ARDS pulmonary edema be checked?
How can the differentiation between Cardiac induced pulmonary edema and ARDS pulmonary edema be checked?
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If a patient on a ventilator takes the PAFIO2 test and the result is below 100, what does it indicate?
If a patient on a ventilator takes the PAFIO2 test and the result is below 100, what does it indicate?
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What characterizes the acute exudative phase of ARDS?
What characterizes the acute exudative phase of ARDS?
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What are the usual provider's orders for patients with ARDS?
What are the usual provider's orders for patients with ARDS?
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Which of the following is NOT associated with the development of ARDS?
Which of the following is NOT associated with the development of ARDS?
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What is the first phase of ARDS characterized by?
What is the first phase of ARDS characterized by?
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In what situation is ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) used?
In what situation is ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) used?
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What lab testing is required while a patient is on propofol?
What lab testing is required while a patient is on propofol?
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How often should the IV tubing with propofol be changed?
How often should the IV tubing with propofol be changed?
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Which drug is preferred by the provider due to its fast turnaround and decreased chances for delirium?
Which drug is preferred by the provider due to its fast turnaround and decreased chances for delirium?
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What is a typical use of Valium (Diazepam)?
What is a typical use of Valium (Diazepam)?
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What can a mucus plug cause in terms of ventilation and perfusion?
What can a mucus plug cause in terms of ventilation and perfusion?
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Why do we avoid splinting individuals with blunt chest trauma?
Why do we avoid splinting individuals with blunt chest trauma?
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"What can the 5 H's and 5 T's cause?"
"What can the 5 H's and 5 T's cause?"
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What can subcutaneous emphysema lead to if it's pressing on the trachea?
What can subcutaneous emphysema lead to if it's pressing on the trachea?
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When is bubbling considered okay for a chest tube?
When is bubbling considered okay for a chest tube?
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Which diagnostic should be done for a patient with chest trauma?
Which diagnostic should be done for a patient with chest trauma?
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What nursing intervention is recommended for a patient with a pneumothorax?
What nursing intervention is recommended for a patient with a pneumothorax?
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