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A blot clot in the deep veins, usually in the legs:

A blot clot in the deep veins, usually in the legs:

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A blood clot that becomes dislodged and travels to another p…

A blood clot that becomes dislodged and travels to another part of the body

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A 58-year-old female patient with congestive heart failure i…

A 58-year-old female patient with congestive heart failure is being treated with 40% oxygen and diuretics. Within 3 hours she has lost 1500 mL of urine and her pulse oximeter reading has improved from 84% to 93% saturation. Her electrocardiogram shows a heart rate of 110 beats/min with the new observation of premature ventricular contractions. Her recent serum electrolyte values show a potassium level of 2.1 mEq/L. What recommendation could be made in her care?

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A sucking  chest wound would be classified as a(n) _________…

A sucking  chest wound would be classified as a(n) ______________ pneumothorax. 

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A patient with pneumonia in the right middle lobe and pulmon…

A patient with pneumonia in the right middle lobe and pulmonary edema is rolled on their side so the left lung is down  After 3 minutes in this position, the patient complains of SOB and SpO2 reads 88%. The most likely cause of this is:

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A patient developed atelectasis after thoracic surgery. The…

A patient developed atelectasis after thoracic surgery. The patient is has the following vital signs: HR 104, RR 18, SpO2 88% on 2L NC. She has diminished BS over the atelectatic part but otherwise clear. Which of the following treatment options would you recommend?

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Which of the following would be recommended for the manageme…

Which of the following would be recommended for the management of an adult with a severe flail chest? Pain management                                       iii. Mechanical ventilation Positive end expiratory pressure-PEEP   iv. Lung expansion protocol

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An adult patient who was rescued from a house fire is being…

An adult patient who was rescued from a house fire is being received in the Emergency Department. The patient is wearing a simple oxygen mask at 5 L/min. The SpO2 value by pulse oximeter is 100%, and his SaO2 value from an ABG sample analyzed on a CO oximeter is 73%. What should be recommended at this time?

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The nurse is monitoring a client with a head injury for sign…

The nurse is monitoring a client with a head injury for signs of increased intracranial pressure. The nurse would note which trend in vital signs would be a late sign of increased intracranial pressure?

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Which of the following should a respiratory therapist recomm…

Which of the following should a respiratory therapist recommend to aid in secretion removal for a patient with COPD who has a strong cough?

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