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What is the primary cause of Metabolic Acidosis in the ICU?
What is the primary cause of Metabolic Acidosis in the ICU?
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Sepsis (correct)
- Aspirin Overdose
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis
What is the effect of vomiting on pH levels?
What is the effect of vomiting on pH levels?
- Increase in pH due to decreased H+ ions (correct)
- Decrease in pH due to increased H+ ions
- Initially decreases pH, then increases it
- No effect on pH levels
What is the treatment for Contraction Alkalosis?
What is the treatment for Contraction Alkalosis?
- Encouraging hyperventilation
- Administering more diuretics
- Stopping diuretics (correct)
- Increasing antacid use
What is the characteristic of Respiratory Acidosis?
What is the characteristic of Respiratory Acidosis?
What is the effect of hyperventilation on PaCO2 levels?
What is the effect of hyperventilation on PaCO2 levels?
What is the treatment for Respiratory Failure?
What is the treatment for Respiratory Failure?
What is the characteristic of Metabolic Alkalosis?
What is the characteristic of Metabolic Alkalosis?
What is the effect of excessive antacid use on pH levels?
What is the effect of excessive antacid use on pH levels?
When removing a chest tube, what is the most important step to take?
When removing a chest tube, what is the most important step to take?
What is the term for a blood clot in the pulmonary artery or its branches?
What is the term for a blood clot in the pulmonary artery or its branches?
What is a common cause of Pulmonary Embolism?
What is a common cause of Pulmonary Embolism?
What is the term for a blood clot in the veins and a blood clot in the lungs?
What is the term for a blood clot in the veins and a blood clot in the lungs?
Why is it important to move patients out of bed in the hospital?
Why is it important to move patients out of bed in the hospital?
What is a risk factor for Pulmonary Embolism?
What is a risk factor for Pulmonary Embolism?
What is the origin of a blood clot that causes Pulmonary Embolism?
What is the origin of a blood clot that causes Pulmonary Embolism?
What is the consequence of a blood clot on the right side of the heart?
What is the consequence of a blood clot on the right side of the heart?
What is the most likely complication of an untreated tension pneumothorax?
What is the most likely complication of an untreated tension pneumothorax?
What is the primary purpose of a water seal in a chest tube system?
What is the primary purpose of a water seal in a chest tube system?
What is the recommended suction pressure for a chest tube?
What is the recommended suction pressure for a chest tube?
Why is it important to use cloth tape to secure the chest tube?
Why is it important to use cloth tape to secure the chest tube?
What is the purpose of xeroforming the gauze on the chest tube insertion site?
What is the purpose of xeroforming the gauze on the chest tube insertion site?
What is the responsibility of the healthcare provider in relation to the chest tube drainage?
What is the responsibility of the healthcare provider in relation to the chest tube drainage?
What is the indication for removing the chest tube from the wall suction?
What is the indication for removing the chest tube from the wall suction?
What is the term for manipulating the chest tube to promote drainage?
What is the term for manipulating the chest tube to promote drainage?
What is the primary consequence of fluid accumulation in the lungs due to ARDS?
What is the primary consequence of fluid accumulation in the lungs due to ARDS?
What is the characteristic chest x-ray finding in ARDS?
What is the characteristic chest x-ray finding in ARDS?
What is the primary mechanism of alveolar damage in ARDS?
What is the primary mechanism of alveolar damage in ARDS?
What is the distinguishing feature between ARDS and pulmonary embolism (PE)?
What is the distinguishing feature between ARDS and pulmonary embolism (PE)?
What is the usual complication of ARDS that leads to death?
What is the usual complication of ARDS that leads to death?
What is the primary cause of small airway constriction in ARDS?
What is the primary cause of small airway constriction in ARDS?
What is the role of surfactant in ARDS?
What is the role of surfactant in ARDS?
What is the most common cause of ARDS?
What is the most common cause of ARDS?
What is the purpose of sedation before paralytic therapy?
What is the purpose of sedation before paralytic therapy?
What is the indication of 2 twitches when using a tranophor?
What is the indication of 2 twitches when using a tranophor?
Why is it important to check the tranophor every hour?
Why is it important to check the tranophor every hour?
What is the purpose of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)?
What is the purpose of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)?
What is the significance of ARDS in relation to ECMO?
What is the significance of ARDS in relation to ECMO?
Why is it important to continue sedation after the paralytic is stopped?
Why is it important to continue sedation after the paralytic is stopped?
What is the role of the dial on the side of the tranophor?
What is the role of the dial on the side of the tranophor?
Why is it important to provide good eye care during paralytic therapy?
Why is it important to provide good eye care during paralytic therapy?
What is the primary purpose of assessing the saturation level in an arterial blood gas sample?
What is the primary purpose of assessing the saturation level in an arterial blood gas sample?
What is the function of the upper respiratory tract?
What is the function of the upper respiratory tract?
Why is the right lung more likely to be intubated by mistake?
Why is the right lung more likely to be intubated by mistake?
What is the purpose of a biopsy in relation to respiratory status?
What is the purpose of a biopsy in relation to respiratory status?
What is the significance of the right side of the heart in EKG readings?
What is the significance of the right side of the heart in EKG readings?
Why is the left lung smaller than the right lung?
Why is the left lung smaller than the right lung?
What is the purpose of bloodwork in assessing respiratory status?
What is the purpose of bloodwork in assessing respiratory status?
What is the primary difference between the right and left lungs?
What is the primary difference between the right and left lungs?
What is the primary location where a blood clot from a DVT can lodge and cause a Pulmonary Embolism?
What is the primary location where a blood clot from a DVT can lodge and cause a Pulmonary Embolism?
What is a common risk factor for developing a Pulmonary Embolism?
What is a common risk factor for developing a Pulmonary Embolism?
What is the term for a blood clot in the veins and a blood clot in the lungs?
What is the term for a blood clot in the veins and a blood clot in the lungs?
What is the correct sequence of steps when removing a chest tube?
What is the correct sequence of steps when removing a chest tube?
What is the primary consequence of a blood clot on the right side of the heart?
What is the primary consequence of a blood clot on the right side of the heart?
What is a common cause of Atrial Fibrillation in patients admitted to the hospital?
What is a common cause of Atrial Fibrillation in patients admitted to the hospital?
What is the primary reason for advocating for patient medication adjustments during chest tube removal?
What is the primary reason for advocating for patient medication adjustments during chest tube removal?
What is the purpose of changing the receptacle of a chest tube drainage system?
What is the purpose of changing the receptacle of a chest tube drainage system?
What is the primary purpose of Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation (IMV)?
What is the primary purpose of Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation (IMV)?
What happens when a patient on IMV breathes above the prescribed rate?
What happens when a patient on IMV breathes above the prescribed rate?
What is the benefit of allowing patients to use their own muscles for ventilation on IMV?
What is the benefit of allowing patients to use their own muscles for ventilation on IMV?
What is the primary issue associated with Mandatory Ventilation?
What is the primary issue associated with Mandatory Ventilation?
What is the role of the patient in determining tidal volume on IMV?
What is the role of the patient in determining tidal volume on IMV?
What is the significance of the prescribed amount of ventilations on IMV?
What is the significance of the prescribed amount of ventilations on IMV?
How does IMV promote weaning?
How does IMV promote weaning?
What is the primary advantage of using IMV over other ventilation modes?
What is the primary advantage of using IMV over other ventilation modes?
What is the primary indication for extubation?
What is the primary indication for extubation?
What is the typical PaO2 level for a patient with lung disease?
What is the typical PaO2 level for a patient with lung disease?
What is the primary focus of the Finnegan guidelines for adequate pulmonary function?
What is the primary focus of the Finnegan guidelines for adequate pulmonary function?
What is the primary indication for terminal wean?
What is the primary indication for terminal wean?
What is the purpose of giving tylenol suppository to a patient during terminal wean?
What is the purpose of giving tylenol suppository to a patient during terminal wean?
What is the primary focus of the healthcare provider during terminal wean?
What is the primary focus of the healthcare provider during terminal wean?
What is the characteristic of a patient who is a candidate for chronic ventilation?
What is the characteristic of a patient who is a candidate for chronic ventilation?
What is the primary goal of chronic ventilation?
What is the primary goal of chronic ventilation?
What is the primary reason people delay seeking treatment for blunt chest trauma?
What is the primary reason people delay seeking treatment for blunt chest trauma?
What is a common cause of blunt chest trauma?
What is a common cause of blunt chest trauma?
What is the goal of educating patients with sternal/rib fractures?
What is the goal of educating patients with sternal/rib fractures?
What is the priority in managing blunt chest trauma?
What is the priority in managing blunt chest trauma?
What is the complication that older people with three or more rib fractures are at increased risk for?
What is the complication that older people with three or more rib fractures are at increased risk for?
What is the purpose of a chest binder in treating sternal/rib fractures?
What is the purpose of a chest binder in treating sternal/rib fractures?
What is the primary goal of managing pain in sternal/rib fractures?
What is the primary goal of managing pain in sternal/rib fractures?
