Capillary blood gases correlate best with:

Symptoms that occur with which of the following stimuli could be suggestive of asthma?           1.  Wheezing and Cough             2.  Chest tightness and Shortness of breath             3.  Wheezing, Chest tightness and Shortness of breath             4.  Wheezing, Chest tightness, Shortness of breath and Cough

_____________________________ is essential for normal lung development?

The two most common reasons for death in a tracheostimized patient are

STAT ABGs reveal pH- 7.61, PaCO2- 22 mmHg, and HCO3- 25 mEq/L. What is the ABG interpretation based on the findings?

Calculate the Ideal Body Weight for a 68 inch Female in kilograms.

The nurse is caring for a client with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) on mechanical ventilation. After the respiratory therapist implements the provider ordered increase level of  positive end expiratory pressure (PEEP) to treat the client, which assessment finding requires immediate action by the nurse?

 A point charge Q with a mass of m = [m] kg is submerged in a uniform electric field pointed vertically downward. Q = -[x] C. If the net force applied on the charge is zero, what is the magnitude of the electric field (unit in N/C)? Gravitational acceleration g = 9.8 m/s2. Note that magnitude is positive.

Family members of critically ill clients have a need for information. Which nursing intervention best assists in meeting the family’s need for information?

A client is admitted to the cardiac surgical intensive care unit after cardiac surgery. Four hours after admission to the surgical intensive care unit at 1600, the client has stable vital signs and normal arterial blood gases (ABGs), and is placed on a T-piece for ventilatory weaning. The following information pertains to the 1900 assessment. Assessments and Vital Signs Nursing Action Restless Performs complete assessment HR increased to 110 beats/min Suctions patient for pink, frothy secretions Respirations 36 breaths/min Obtains orders from provider for ABGs, electrolyte levels, and portable chest x-ray Blood pressure 156/98 mm Hg   Sinus tachycardia   10 PVCs/min   Elevated pulmonary artery pressure   Loud crackles throughout   New ABGs: pH: 7.28 PaCO2: 46 mm Hg Bicarbonate: 22 mEq/L PaO2: 58 mm Hg O2 saturation: 88%     What interdisciplinary staff member does the nurse notify first to assist in the care of this client?