CRITICAL CARE HESI HINTS (Answered) Graded A+

CRITICAL CARE HESI HINTS (Answered) Graded A+ an unexpected, catastrophic pulmonary complication with no previous pulmonary problems ARDS ARDS mortality rate: 50% (high) interventions to prevent complications of vented patients with ARDS: elevate HOB to at least 30 degrees sedation vacations strict oral hygiene implement mobilization program increased risk and mortality rate from ARDS in individuals who have a history of _____________ alcohol abuse suction only when ______________ secretions are present before drawing a sample for ABGs from the radial artery, perform the ___________ to assess collateral circulation allen test infants and young adults __________ during expiration as respiratory distress begins; this is how the body attempts to create a form of PEEP grunts a child in severe distress should be on what percent oxygen? 100 signifies respiratory failure: PCO2 greater than 45 PO2 less than 60 ((ON 50% OXYGEN)) three most common symptoms of respiratory failure: dyspnea/tachypnea intercostal and sternal retractions cyanosis early signs of shock: agitation and restlessness (from cerebral hypoxia) all types of shock can lead to ___________ and result in ____________ SIRS MODS if cardiogenic shock exists in the presence of pulmonary edema (i.e., from pump failure), how should you position the client to REDUCE venous return?