What is the normal ETCO2 value of an intubated patient? 35 to 45 mm of Hg. 5 to 10 mm of Hg . 22 to 26 mm of Hg. 15 to 20 mm of Hg

Which of the following is a classic symptom of pleurisy associated with pneumonia? Cyanotic nails Tachycardia Hyperpyrexia Pain on breathing

How should the nurse position the patient undergoing thoracentesis? Sitting Knee Chest Supine Prone

Which of the following pulse oximetry reading indicates patient has ineffective tissue perfusion? 85 to 90 % 95 to 100 % 95 to 100 mmHg 85 to 90 mmHg

What is the name of the ridge of cartilage of trachea which divides to left and right main bronchi? Angle of Villi Mediastinum Epiglottis Carina

What is the dangerous complication of prolonged use of mechanical ventilators? Respiratory alkalosis Hypotension Ventilator associated pneumonia or VAP Cardiac arrest

Which kind of ventilator invented first? Synchronized Intermittent ventilator. Negative pressure ventilator Volume control ventilator. Positive pressure ventilator

How do you calculate minute volume or minute ventilation of a respiration of client? Respiratory rate multiplied by Lung capacity. Respiratory rate multiplied by stroke volume Respiratory rate multiplied by inspiratory pressure. Respiratory rate multiplied by tidal volume.

How long the nurse applies suction while doing patient's tracheostomy suction? 10 to 12 sec. 1 to 3 sec. 15 to 20 sec. 5 to 7 sec.

What is the expected action of salbutamol nebulization ? Antibiotic Stimulants. Stimulants. Bronchodialator

Why does the vital capacity is low during pregnancy? Chest expansion increases as abdominal size increases. Chest expansion increases as abdominal size decreases. Chest expansion decreases as abdominal size decreases. Chest expansion decreases as abdominal size increases

Which is the common side effect of injection aminophylline? Vomiting Hypotension Tachycardia Double vision

What is the reason for inflating tracheostomy cuff of the patient? It prevents skin breakdown It prevents skin breakdown It is more comfortable It prevents aspiration It allows to talk

In what rate oxygen will administer to a chronic emphysema patient? 10 Liters/minute. 2 Liters/minute. 5 Liters/minute. 7 Liters/minute.

What is the normal PaCO2 level of arterial blood? 22 to 26 mm of Hg. 80 to 100 mm of Hg. 7.35 to 7.45 35 to 45 mm of Hg.

Which is the best time to collect sputum sample? After a meal Before bedtime On awakening Before a meal

Which of the following assessment indicates, patient's going to anaphylaxis and requires immediate treatment? Headache Cool Skin Breathing Difficulty Sore Throat

Which is the following is the common side effect of the first generation antihistamine cough syrup like benadryl? Diarrhea Depression Constipation Drowsiness

How long after tuberculin skin test, the nurse will assess the skin? After 1 week After 1 day Afte 48 hours After 1 hour