NUR 185 FINAL EXAM () SUMMER QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+ HONDROS

NUR 185 FINAL EXAM (2026-2027) SUMMER
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED
A+ HONDROS

What does the LPN do before suctioning a vent patient?
- Set up sterile field
- Hyperoxygenate




What should the LPN do if the alarm on the vent keeps ringing?
- Check pump
- Check for kinks
- Disconnect
- Ambu bag on patient




Vent care
- SCDs
- Suction for 10 seconds
- Suction at bedside
- No NS into endo tube or trach
- No peroxide
- Hyperoxygenate before suction
- HOB 30-40 degrees

,- Mouth care
- Apply suction pulling out
- VS frequently




Prevention of VAP
- HOB 30-45 degrees


- Oral care


- Peptic ulcer prophylaxis (decrease bacterial growth) using Pepcid, Zantac,
Protonix




Respiratory acidosis
- COPD
- Asthma
- Emphysema
- Chronic bronchitis
- Apply O2
- S/S anxious, SOB, cyanotic, increased respirations




Respiratory alkalosis
Hyperventilation

,Metabolic acidosis
- Diarrhea
- DKA




Metabolic alkalosis
- Vomiting
- NG tube




Metabolic syndrome
- Quit smoking
- Lose weight
- Carb control, no fatty food
- Take statins (Lipitor)
- Check BS if diabetic




Interventions for a patient w/ burns on 80% of body
- Fluids
- Reverse isolation
- Antibiotics
- Pain meds

, - Foley to monitor I&O's
- Tetanus toxoid injection




Emergent stage of burns
- 1st 48 hrs


- Hypovolemic shock


- Acute RF


- Hyperkalemia


- Insert IV


- LR


- Antibiotics


- Indwelling foley cath


- Pain meds