Sustaining life in intensive care

Question 1

How might positive pressure ventilation damage the lung

Answer 1

could be a pneumothorax or an inflamed lung

Question 2

What does tranexamic acid do

Answer 2

Stops clots dissolving

Question 3

What is the biggest risk to a patient from a blood transfusion

Answer 3

giving the wrong blood

Question 4

What does oxygen delivery from lungs to tissues depend on

Answer 4

Oxygen in lungs transferring into blood
Something to carry oxygen to tissues
Propulsion to organs

Question 5

If oxygen supply does not meet demand the following may occur

Answer 5

Arterial lactate may increase
this shows inadequate perfusion is not being occouring

Oxygen delivery spare capacity decreases >60% venous Hb saturation

Question 6

What is the mental capacity act 2005 and its 5 main principles

Answer 6

Its primary purpose is to provide a legal framework for acting and making decisions on behalf of adults who lack the capacity to make particular decisions for themselves.

Principle 1: A presumption of capacity. …
Principle 2: Individuals being supported to make their own decisions. …
Principle 3: Unwise decisions. …
Principle 4: Best interests. …
Principle 5: Less restrictive option.

Question 7

is an advanced statement legally binding

Answer 7

False

Question 8

Is an advanced decision legally binding

Answer 8

True

Question 9

What are the two types of power of attorney

Answer 9

Health and welfare and wealth and affairs

Question 10

what age is the mental health act

Answer 10

any age

Question 11

What age is the mental capacity act

Answer 11

16 and above