NUR 185 final exam
NUR 185 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Ventilator-assist-control - We have full control
Ventilator is breathing for them
Ventilator SIMv setting - Some assistance but they're breathing some on their own
-Weaning mode
Suctioning ventilator - -Hyper oxygenate (100% O2 before suctioning)
-Intermittent suction on the way up, up to 3x (about 10 seconds a piece) give break in
between
-Sterile
Propofol (Diprivan) - -general anesthetic
-Vent sedation
-Relaxation before and after surgery
Sedation vacation - Hold sedation medication once a shift (q12hr). Pt should become
active
Preventing ventilator-associate pneumonia (VAP): Prevention - -Elevate HOB to 45
degrees
-Mouth care q2hr
Epogen, Procrit - -Raises RBC count
NUR 185 final exam
, NUR 185 final exam
-Renal disease
-Subcutaneous
-Given to renal pt 3x/week
Common SE: High blood pressure
metaprolol (Lopressor) - -Lowers blood pressure
-Controls heart rate
-Cardiac dysrhythmias
Versad (midazolam) - -Conscious sedation
-Vent patients
-Monitor vitals closely until they wake up
Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) - -Med neb treatments
-Cystic fibrosis (breaks up thick mucous)
-Antidote for Tylenol
-bronchitis
-COPD
-Can be given to get the kidneys in shape for contrast die
Labs for epogen - Hemoglobin every 2 weeks to determine if the dose needs increased or
decreased
Lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril) - ACE inhibitor
-Lowers bp
-Treats hypertension and MI
NUR 185 final exam
NUR 185 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Ventilator-assist-control - We have full control
Ventilator is breathing for them
Ventilator SIMv setting - Some assistance but they're breathing some on their own
-Weaning mode
Suctioning ventilator - -Hyper oxygenate (100% O2 before suctioning)
-Intermittent suction on the way up, up to 3x (about 10 seconds a piece) give break in
between
-Sterile
Propofol (Diprivan) - -general anesthetic
-Vent sedation
-Relaxation before and after surgery
Sedation vacation - Hold sedation medication once a shift (q12hr). Pt should become
active
Preventing ventilator-associate pneumonia (VAP): Prevention - -Elevate HOB to 45
degrees
-Mouth care q2hr
Epogen, Procrit - -Raises RBC count
NUR 185 final exam
, NUR 185 final exam
-Renal disease
-Subcutaneous
-Given to renal pt 3x/week
Common SE: High blood pressure
metaprolol (Lopressor) - -Lowers blood pressure
-Controls heart rate
-Cardiac dysrhythmias
Versad (midazolam) - -Conscious sedation
-Vent patients
-Monitor vitals closely until they wake up
Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) - -Med neb treatments
-Cystic fibrosis (breaks up thick mucous)
-Antidote for Tylenol
-bronchitis
-COPD
-Can be given to get the kidneys in shape for contrast die
Labs for epogen - Hemoglobin every 2 weeks to determine if the dose needs increased or
decreased
Lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril) - ACE inhibitor
-Lowers bp
-Treats hypertension and MI
NUR 185 final exam
