The Respiratory System is responsible for taking oxygen in and expelling carbon dioxide out. Since you are here, this quiz will let you know how much you are prepared for the NCLEX exam. The score will be posted as soon as you are done with the quiz.
Place the end of the chest tube in a container of sterile saline.
Apply an occlusive dressing and notify the physician.
Clamp the chest tube immediately.
Secure the chest tube with tape.
Septicemia
Pneumonia
Meningitis
Pulmonary edema
5 to 60 seconds.
5 to 20 minutes.
30 to 40 minutes.
45 to 60 minutes.
Hypoxia
Delirium
Hyperventilation
Semiconsciousness
PH 5.0; PaCO2 30 mm Hg
PH 7.40; PaCO2 35 mm Hg
PH 7.35; PaCO2 40 mm Hg
PH 7.25; PaCO2 50 mm Hg
Hyperglycemia and glycosuria.
Acute adrenocortical insufficiency.
GI bleeding.
Restlessness and seizures.
Activity intolerance related to fatigue.
Anxiety related to actual threat to health status.
Risk for infection related to retained secretions.
Impaired gas exchange related to airflow obstruction.
Simple mask
Non-rebreather mask
Face tent
Nasal cannula