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soccerdreamer_17

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on: Jun 25, 2018
A patient's vital signs are pulse 87, respirations 24, and BP of 128/64 mm Hg and cardiac output is 4.7 L/min. The patient's stroke volume is _____ mL. (Round to the nearest whole number.)
 
  Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.

Question 2

A patient who is receiving positive pressure ventilation is scheduled for a spontaneous breathing trial (SBT). Which finding by the nurse is most important to discuss with the health care provider before starting the SBT?
 
  a. New ST segment elevation is noted on the cardiac monitor.
  b. Enteral feedings are being given through an orogastric tube.
  c. Scattered rhonchi are heard when auscultating breath sounds.
  d. HYDROmorphone (Dilaudid) is being used to treat postoperative pain.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS:
54
Stroke volume = cardiac output/heart rate

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Myocardial ischemia is a contraindication for ventilator weaning. The ST segment elevation is an indication that weaning should be postponed until further investigation and/or treatment for myocardial ischemia can be done. The other information will also be shared with the health care provider, but ventilator weaning can proceed when opioids are used for pain management, abnormal lung sounds are present, or enteral feedings are being used.


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