Select the most appropriate personnel for each action or intervention.

A mechanically ventilated, restless patient on 50% FIO2 with a PEEP of +5 cm has a RR of 40 over the ventilator rate of 8.  ABGs reveal pH = 7.54, pCO2 = 30, HCO3 = 24, pO2 = 98.  The nurse anticipates the implementation of which intervention?

What is one adjective to described Madam’s mood or demeanor throughout almost all of this story?  Explain the reason behind your choice of your adjective.

What is alimony and who was involved with alimony in this story?

To prevent complications during the insertion of a pulmonary artery (PA) flow-directed catheter, what is the priority intervention of the nurse?

A patient is found breathing at 4 breaths per minute.  Arterial blood gases drawn reveal a pH of 7.25, PaCO2 of 80, HCO3- of 24, and PaO2 of 60 on 100% FIO2 by bag-valve-mask (ambu) bag.  Which intervention should the nurse anticipate?

During an acute pancreatitis attack, the nurse should include in the patient’s plan of care which priority intervention?  

What piece of architecture was a symbol of Rome’s political power and military might.  Triumphal Emperors would pass through them.

The client with chronic kidney disease (CKD) is brought into the emergency department with Kussmauls respirations. What do you know about CKD that could cause this breathing pattern?

A patient is admitted with bleeding esophageal varices. A Sengstaken-Blakemore tube is inserted in an effort to stop the bleeding. After the Sengstaken-Blakemore tube is inserted, the patient has difficulty breathing. What is the first action the nurse should take?