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23 Cards in this Set
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how long are apnea episodes counted in terms of a sleep study?
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10 seconds
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what is the wasserman number, and what does it refer to?
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142 - the total of PO2 and CO2
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what drug is given to induce a bronchochallenge?
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methacholine
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what electrode is used to measure O2?
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clarke electrode
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what electrode is used to measure CO2?
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sveringhaus electrode
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cardiac index - normal value:
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2.5 - 4 l/m
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a) Ramsey scale relates to:
b) What is an acceptable level: |
level of sedation
3 (scale is 0-6 - 0= pt is completely out, 6= pt is awake and alert |
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vaccine to give pediatric pt who is experiencing RSV?
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Synagis
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Disease to infer based on "Orthopnea":
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CHF
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What is not a complication of drawing blood from an a-line?
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anticoagulation
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If patient is obtunded, what 2 things should be considered?
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-not protecting airway
- aspiration |
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what therapy sholud be considered for medium rales / middle airway secretions?
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CPT
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Drug given to reduce ICP?
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Mannitol
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A decreased FEno (fractional exhaled nitric oxide) suggests:
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a decrease in airway inflammation
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If urine output is low, consider:
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heart problems
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Ascites is:
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accululation of fluid in the abdomen related to liver failure
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Erythema is:
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redness of skin
(change TCOM site) |
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2 tx to consider for Kussmauls breathing:
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Insulin and Bicarb
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Main respiratory condition related to tachycardia:
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hypoxemia
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Reticulogranular appearance on a CXR indicates:
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ARDS
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Air Bronchograms on CXR refer to:
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pneumonia
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vacular markings on a CXR refer to:
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CHF
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PaCo2 should be kept at what amount for increased ICP:
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25-30 mmHg
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