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CEN - Respiratory
Emergency Nursing Certification Review
Question | Answer |
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What are indications for tracheal intubation? | hypoxemia, hyopercapnia, hypoventilation, and obstructed airway |
When using a capnometer, what color change indicated correct placement of an ET tube? | Yellow |
What are the two types of non-invasive positive pressure ventilators? | Bi-PAP and CPAP |
What is the function of CPAP?CO | improves breathing by decreasing preload and afterload for patients with CHF |
What are the normal lab values of pH? | 7.35 to 7.45 = normal or compensated Less than 7.35 = acidity Greater than 7.45 = alkalinity |
What are the normal lab values of PaCO2 (partial pressure of carbon dioxide) | 35 to 45 = normal or compensated Less than 35 = alkalosis Greater than 45 = acidosis |
What are the normal lab values of HCO3 (Bicarbonate concentration) | 22 to 26 = normal or compensated Less than 22 = acidity Greater than 26 = alkalinity |