Nursing the person with deteriorating health

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Created by: TashaHolmes92
Created on: 04-09-19 15:05

1. A patient with a chronic respiratory condition has a respiratory rate 28 of breaths a minute. His PO2 is below 8 kPa and the PCO2 is above 6.5 kPa. His C02 level is continuing to rise. What is the most appropriate therapy for this patient?

Non invasive positive pressure ventilation using a face mask
Ventilation using a bag valve mask
Positive pressure ventilation using a ventilator
No action is required: you should wait and see if the patient deteriorate further.

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2. Shock can best be described as:

A hypermetabolic reaction
Inadequate tissue perfusion
An increase in cardiac output
A poor urinary output

3. What is the maximum oxygen flow rate for a nasal canulla

More than 10L
1-6L
6-10L
less than 10L

4. What is the recommended treatment for someone with type 1 respiratory failure?

Deep breathing
Oxygen therapy
Artificial ventilation
Non-invasive ventilation

5. What is the maximum amount of oxygen a non re-breathe oxygen mask will deliver?

More than 60%
Less than 60%
40-60%
100%

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Dr Peter Yegon

Report Sat 7th September, 2024 @ 17:09

Nursing a person with deteriorating health requires compassion, timely intervention, continuous monitoring, and personalized care to improve comfort and quality of life.