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jasdeep_brar

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on: Jun 25, 2018
A client is scheduled for a ventilation-perfusion scan. The nurse realizes that this diagnostic test is used to diagnose which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Pulmonary emboli
  2. Congestive heart failure
  3. Bronchitis
  4. Asthma
  5. Pneumonia
  6. COPD

Question 2

A client who is being mechanically ventilated has positive end expiratory pressure set at 20 cm of water. Which of the following should the nurse assess in this client?
 
  1. Hemothorax
  2. Pneumothorax
  3. Increased venous return
  4. Hypertension


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jharrington11

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

1, 3, 4, 5, 6
The purpose of the ventilation-perfusion scan is to diagnose and locate pulmonary emboli. It is also helpful in diagnosing bronchitis, asthma, pneumonia, COPD, and cancer. This scan is not used to diagnose congestive heart failure.

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High levels of positive end expiratory pressure can cause pneumothorax or decreased venous return. Positive end expiratory pressure does not cause a hemothorax or hypertension.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Gracias!

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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