NSG 420 Exam 2 Complete And Study material 6pages LEARNEXAMS

1. During the exudative phase of ARDS, the patient's lung cells that produce surfactant have become damaged. as the nurse you know this will lead to: Answer Atelectasis 2. Which pt is most at risk for developing ards and hasthe worst prognosis?: Answer a 69 y/o female w sepsis caused by a gram negative bacterial infection 3. You're providing care to a patient who is being treated for aspiration pneumonia. the patient is on non rebreather mask. which finding below is a hallmark sign that the pt is developing ARDS?: Answer the pt's PaO2 remains at 45mmHg 4. A pt w ARDS is mechanically ventilated & recieving 10 cm h2o of peep & 90% FiO2. he is sedated with propofol & has a fentanyl drip infusing. the pt suddenly becomes tachycardic,starts over breathing the vent & bp drops to 86/52. the nurses next action should be: Answer perform a focused pulmonaryassessment 5. Pprone positioning is being used for a pt w ARDS.which information obtainedby the nurse indicated that the positioning I'd effective?: Answer the pt's pao2 is 89 mmHg 7 the sao2 is 91%