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NBRC RRT EXIT EXAM

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1. Signs: Things you can see or measure

2. symptoms: Subjective information (The patient must tell you)

3. Pack years: Packs per day multiplied by the number of years.

• Advanced directives are ANS documents that provide instructions incase

the patient is unable to. These instructions should be notarized and copies given to the family and physician.

• If a patient has a DNI order you can still ANS Provide non invasive

ventilation ( BiPAP)

• A durable power of attorney allows ANS A person to make decisions for

the patient.

• What is normal urine output ANS 40mL per hour or 1 Liter per day.
• Where does sensible water loss occur ANS Through the urine or 1 / 2

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vomiting, Diarrhea.

• Where does insensible water loss occur ANS Through the skin or

exhalation.

• What is normal Central venous pressure ANS 2 to 6 mmHg
• What should you recommend for patients with an elevated CVP ANS

Diuret- ics

• What should you recommend for a patient with a low CVP ANS Fluids.
• The abbreviation ADL stands for ANS Activities of daily living.
• What is Orthopnea ANS Difficulty breathing while laying flat. Often seen in

CHF patients.

• What is general malaise ANS A generalized run down feeling, nauseas,

weak, fatigued, headache. Think electrolyte imbalance.

• What does Dysphagia mean ANS Difficulty swallowing.
• Why does peripheral edema most commonly occur ANS edema is most

likely caused by CHF or renal failure.

• What is Acites ANS Acites is fluid in the abdomen. Typically caused by

liver failure.

• What causes clubbing of the fingers ANS Chronic hypoxemia.
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