ICU

Question 1

Hemodynamic Monitoring

Answer 1

Provide information about circulation, perfusion, and oxygenation to balance O2 demand and delivery
ICU patients on continuous HM

Question 2

Noninvasive Monitoring

Answer 2

BP cuff
ECG
Pulse oximeter

Question 3

Invasive Monitoring

Answer 3

Arterial or femoral line

Pulmonary artery catheter (Swan Ganz)

Question 4

Venous Lines

Answer 4

IJ access
Subclavian access
Peripheral IV line
PICC line

Question 5

Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter

Answer 5

Longer delivery of drugs (continued IV antibiotic drugs)
No pool therapy
Care needs to be taken with these

Question 6

Ventilatory Support

Answer 6

Delivery of breathing support and suction

Question 7

Ambu Bag

Answer 7

Transmits air manually

Gives 10-12 breaths per minute

Question 8

Nasal Cannula

Answer 8

Supply rate 1-5 L per minute

Question 9

Face Mask

Answer 9

Supply rate 5-10 per minute

Question 10

Venturi Mask

Answer 10

Mixed oxygen with room air

Constant FiO2

Question 11

Ventilator

Answer 11

Used for supplemental oxygen and breathing support

Question 12

Ventilation Support

Answer 12

Positive End Expiratory Pressure
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
Pressure Support

Question 13

Tracheostomy

Answer 13

For patients who need long time airway support

Question 14

Endotracheal Intubation

Answer 14

Oral
High volume low pressure endotracheal cuff
Fenestrated tracheal tube

Question 15

Passy-Muir One-way Speaking Valve

Answer 15

Used for patients weaned off vent but still with tracheostomy

Question 16

Anti-Thrombolytic Devices

Answer 16

Pneumatic compression sleeves and boots
May be discontinued when patient is ambulating ad lib
Do not place on extremity with fistula, graft or suspected/known DVT

Question 17

Dialysis

Answer 17

Only very limited PROM during dialysis

Question 18

AV Graft/Fistula

Answer 18

Hemodialysis access for those with long term dialysis treatment
Avoid pressure

Question 19

Catheters can include

Answer 19

Suprapubic catheter
Urinary catheter (Foley)
Texas Catheter
Rectal pouch/tube

Question 20

Feeding Tubes

Answer 20

Keep HOB > 30 degrees when feeding is delivered, 30 min following feeding

Question 21

G Tub/ PEG Tube

Answer 21

Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube (inserted into stomach)

Question 22

J Tube

Answer 22

Jejunostomy tube

Patient at risk for aspiration (food or fluid into airway)

Question 23

Dobhoff Feeding Tube

Answer 23

Nasogastric (terminates in stomach, can be easily dislodged, verify placement by imaging)

Question 24

NG Tube

Answer 24

Nasogastric

Short term

Question 25

Total Parenteral Nutrion

Answer 25

Intravenous feeding Indicated when the GI tract is nonfunctional Delivered through central venous catheter

Question 26

Chest Tube

Answer 26

Used for pneumothoraxes Fluid buildup in chest (pleural effusion) Removes and prevents reentry of air and fluid

Question 27

Intracranial Pressure Monitor

Answer 27

``` Ventricular catheter (allows CSF drainage) Used for TBI PT interventions can cause intracranial pressure ```

Question 28

Dynamic Air Flow Bed

Answer 28

Used to decrease tissue compromise | Can inflate to assist in transfer to HOB