Question 1

A client has just been intubated. What action by the nurse is best to verify tube placement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Listen to lung sounds. 
B)  Facilitate a chest x-ray. 
C)  Assess oxygenation. 
D)  Secure the ET tube. 
A)  Listen to lung sounds. 
B)  Facilitate a chest x-ray. 
C)  Assess oxygenation. 
D)  Secure the ET tube.

Question 2

After a client has been intubated, what actions does the nurse take to evaluate correct placement of the oral endotracheal tube? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Listens for equal, bilateral lung sounds 
B)  Observes for equal chest movement 
C)  Monitors the client's oxygen saturation 
D)  Documents tube placement at the teeth 
E)  Evaluates end-tidal CO2 readings 
A)  Listens for equal, bilateral lung sounds 
B)  Observes for equal chest movement 
C)  Monitors the client's oxygen saturation 
D)  Documents tube placement at the teeth 
E)  Evaluates end-tidal CO2 readings

Question 3

The critical care nurse understands that which of the following are risk factors for critically ill clients to develop medical device related pressure injuries (MDRPIs)? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Nutritional deficiencies 
B)  Altered level of consciousness 
C)  Vasoactive medications 
D)  Impaired sensation 
E)  Increased cardiac output 
A)  Nutritional deficiencies 
B)  Altered level of consciousness 
C)  Vasoactive medications 
D)  Impaired sensation 
E)  Increased cardiac output

Question 4

A nurse is caring for a client on mechanical ventilation. What action by the nurse takes priority?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ensure correct ventilator settings. 
B)  Monitor end-tidal CO2 readings. 
C)  Assess lung sounds every 2 hours. 
D)  Maintain a patent airway. 
A)  Ensure correct ventilator settings. 
B)  Monitor end-tidal CO2 readings. 
C)  Assess lung sounds every 2 hours. 
D)  Maintain a patent airway.

A client has just been intubated. What action by the nurse is best to verify tube placement?

After a client has been intubated, what actions does the nurse take to evaluate correct placement of the oral endotracheal tube? (Select all that apply.)

The critical care nurse understands that which of the following are risk factors for critically ill clients to develop medical device related pressure injuries (MDRPIs)? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is caring for a client on mechanical ventilation. What action by the nurse takes priority?

Foundations of Safe Client Care

Personal Care and Hygiene

Vital Signs and Vital Measurements

Performing an Assessment

Nutrition and Gastrointestinal Tube Therapy

Supporting Mobility and Immobilization

Comfort Care

End-Of-Life Care

Airway and Breathing

Sterile Technique

Medication Administration

Venous Access

Central Venous Access

Bowel Management

Urinary Elimination

Wound Care

Perioperative Care

Advanced Cardiovascular Care

Advanced Neurologic Care

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Exam 18: Advanced Respiratory Management

A client has just been intubated. What action by the nurse is best to verify tube placement?

After a client has been intubated, what actions does the nurse take to evaluate correct placement of the oral endotracheal tube? (Select all that apply.)

The critical care nurse understands that which of the following are risk factors for critically ill clients to develop medical device related pressure injuries (MDRPIs)? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is caring for a client on mechanical ventilation. What action by the nurse takes priority?

Foundations of Safe Client Care

Personal Care and Hygiene

Vital Signs and Vital Measurements

Performing an Assessment

Nutrition and Gastrointestinal Tube Therapy

Supporting Mobility and Immobilization

Comfort Care

End-Of-Life Care

Airway and Breathing

Sterile Technique

Medication Administration

Venous Access

Central Venous Access

Bowel Management

Urinary Elimination

Wound Care

Perioperative Care

Advanced Cardiovascular Care

Advanced Neurologic Care

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