Reviewing the Patient's Records

Question 1

Pack Years Formula

Answer 1

Pack Years = # of packs/day X # of years smoked

Question 2

What 4 things must be included in a Respiratory Care Order?

Answer 2

1. Type of treatment
2. Frequency
3. Medication dosage and route of administration
4. Physician signature

Question 3

NORMAL urinary output

Answer 3

At least 40 mL/hr (approximately 1 liter/day)

Question 4

Sensible Water Loss

Answer 4

urine, vomiting (what you can see and measure)

Question 5

Insensible Water Loss

Answer 5

lungs and skin

Question 6

If fluid intake exceeds output, this could result in:

Answer 6

a. weight gain
b. electrolyte imbalance
c. increased hemodynamic pressures
d. decreased lung compliance

Question 7

Changes in central venous pressure (CVP) can indicate changes in ________

Answer 7

Fluid balance

Question 8

NORMAL CVP

Answer 8

2 - 6 mmHg

Question 9

Decreased CVP can indicate _________

Answer 9

Hypovolemia (recommend fluid therapy)

Question 10

Increased CVP can indicate ______

Answer 10

Hypervolemia (recommend diuretics)