A patient whom you are trying to wean below 5 cm H2O pressure support develops respiratory muscle fatigue
Which of the following would you recommend to overcome this problem?
1. Make sure there is adequate O2 transport or cardiac output.
2. Make sure that the patient is adequately nourished.
3. Check and replace any depleted electrolytes.
4. Clear secretions and provide bronchodilation.
a. 2 and 4 only
b. 1, 2, and 3 only
c. 3 and 4 only
d. 1, 2, 3, and 4
ANS: D
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A. determine the priority of patient care and transport. B. reassess the patient. C. recheck your interventions. D. promptly transport the patient to the closest hospital.
Todd Man, 55 years old, was brought to the emergency room because he was experiencing severe chest pain. The pain increased while he remained in the ER. This patient has no previous history of any cardiac findings, but he does have a history of gastritis. The physician ordered an EKG that revealed an acute MI of the anterior wall. Select the appropriate code(s)
410.01 Acute myocardial infarction of anterolateral wall 410.10 Acute myocardial infarction of anterior wall, episode of care unspecified 410.11 Acute myocardial infarction of anterior wall, initial episode of care 786.50 Chest pain 535.50 Gastritis, without mention of hemorrhage A) 410.01 B) 410.10, 535.50 C) 410.11, 786.50 D) 410.11