Reference no: EM133249741
1. What clinical findings support a diagnosis of ARDS?
2. What are the pathophysiologies of acute lung injury and ARDS?
3. What is refractory hypoxemia and how would the nurse recognize it?
4. What is PEEP and what is its role in mechanical ventilation?
5. What are potential adverse effects to be alert for when caring for a mechanically ventilated patient with PEEP?
6. What is bi-level ventilation?
7. What is tidal volume and how is optimal tidal volume calculated for a patient on a mechanical ventilator?
8. What is a Pa O2:FiO2 ratio used to determine?
9. What are the benefits of rotational sleep surface therapy?
10. Describe drug action, side effects and dosage requirements for norepinephrine and dexmedetomidine.
11. What would the nurse need to assess to determine a sedation score based on the sedation agitation scale?
12. What are nursing responsibilities when caring for a dying patient?
13. What is the nursing responsibility for preparing a patient for organ procurement?
14. What is the nursing responsibility for post mortem care?