You are the RT assigned to the MICU and are preparing for a…
You are the RT assigned to the MICU and are preparing for a bedside percutaneous tracheostomy on Mr. Whitefoot who is in stable condition. You have the following equipment in the room: crash cart, suction equipment, and oxygen flowmeter. Which of the following should also be made readily available?I. bronchoscopeII. continuous monitorIII. resuscitator bag or maskIV. stylet
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An RT assigned to the MICU enters the room of a patient assigned to him. The therapist calculates the patients QS/QT to be 28%. Based on this information, the patient would report to the physician during ground rounds the patient has:
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You are the RT assigned to the MICU after being off for a couple of days, on first rounds you are called to the bedside by the nurse of a patient who is being mechanically ventilated. She reports to you she has been having difficulty with the pulse ox probe. You note that the patient is slightly hypotensive and cool to the touch. Which of the following sites would be the BEST for attaining the most accurate SpO2 regarding patient’s oxygenation status?
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