Key points to consider in planning fiberoptic bronchoscopy i…
Key points to consider in planning fiberoptic bronchoscopy include which of the following?I. ensuring equipment is working properlyII. availability of medicationsIII. pain management and sedation during procedure is only medication preparation requiredIV. monitoring of VS performed on a PRN basis
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A patient is brought into the ED after he passed out at home for the second time. A pulmonary artery catheter has been inserted and the following measurements are obtained:PAP: 19/7 torrPCWP: 3 torrCVP: 1 torrB/P: 76/50SVR: 1360 dynes.sec.cm-5C.I.: 1.8 L/minWhich of the following is the MOST likely cause for his condition?
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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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