The nurse is caring for a client who is on a ventilator. An alarm goes off on the ventilator. What is the first thing the nurse should do?
A nurse is caring for a client in the ICU who requires a mechanical ventilator for breathing support. During assessment, the nurse notes that the client is restless and agitated. Which action should the nurse perform in response? Select all that apply.
A client with chronic lung disease is being dismissed to home on a ventilator. The nurse explains to the client and his family how to set up, use, and take care of all of the equipment. Which options best describe the rationale for this? Select all that apply.
The nurse is giving a bed bath to an intubated client. The ventilator begins alarming loudly. After identifying that the client is not in distress, what is the nurse’s next action?
A nurse walks by a ventilated client’s room and hears the low pressure alarm coming from the ventilator. Which of the following is the most appropriate action by the nurse?
A home health nurse is working with a family whose father uses a ventilator at home. The nurse is instructing the family about how to safely use the ventilator equipment. Which information should be included regarding safety while using this equipment? Select all that apply.
A nurse is caring for a client on a ventilator. The client’s family is visiting, so the nurse teaches the family about what alarms mean on the ventilator. Which best describes the rationale for this intervention?
A nurse is assessing a ventilated client. The nurse notes that the client coughs and sets off the high pressure alarm on the ventilator. Which action should the nurse take next?
A nurse is caring for a client who is on a ventilator. The nurse checks the vent settings at the beginning of her shift and notes that the FiO2 is set at 40. Based on the nurse’s knowledge of ventilation parameters, which of the following statements is correct?
A nurse is experiencing alarm fatigue toward the end of a 12-hour shift. Which of the following behaviors by the nurse most accurately demonstrates the concept of alarm fatigue?
