RN Nursing School · Critical Care · 8 questions
Mechanical Ventilation practice questions
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- 1A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with flail chest after a motor vehicle collision. The client has severe chest pain, paradoxical chest wall movement, and oxygen saturation decreasing from 95% to 90% on 2 L nasal cannula. What is the nurse's priority action to address the client's respiratory status?Answer →
- 2A nurse is caring for a patient with a newly inserted chest tube connected to a closed drainage system after a pneumothorax. The nurse notes continuous bubbling in the suction control chamber but no tidaling in the water seal chamber during inspiration and expiration. What is the priority nursing action?Answer →
- 3A patient presents to the emergency department after a motor vehicle collision with suspected flail chest and associated pulmonary contusion. Which of the following nursing assessments and interventions are appropriate to prioritize in the care of this patient? (Select all that apply)Answer →
- 4A nurse is caring for a client who sustained a penetrating chest trauma and is showing signs of respiratory distress, including tachypnea, hypotension, and distended neck veins. Which nursing action should the nurse prioritize to effectively manage a suspected tension pneumothorax?Answer →
- 5Your assigned patient has been transferred to ICU after an acute respiratory arrest. The healthcare provider has intubated the patient. Which of the following are used to confirm the endotracheal tube (ET tube) proper placement? (Select all that apply)Answer →
- 6A nurse is caring for a client who has a chest tube connected to a dry suction system. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to ensure proper functioning of the suction chamber?Answer →
- 7A nurse is caring for a client who has a tracheostomy. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement when performing tracheostomy care?Answer →
- 8Client in ICU is intubated on a mechanical ventilator. To avoid complications this client's ET tube cuff pressure should be maintained between which of the following ranges?Answer →