Procedure Complications

Question 1

Extubation Complications

Answer 1

1. Patient is not ready
2. Patient may need reintubation
3. Stridor

Question 2

Intubation Complications

Answer 2

1. Difficult airway
2. DNI patient
3. Inappropriate size tube

Question 3

Oxygen Therapy Complications

Answer 3

1. ROP
2. Absorption atelectasis
3. O2 toxicity

Question 4

SVN Complications

Answer 4

1. Medication intolerance
2. Nausea
3. Tachycardia
4. Dizziness
5. Jitters

Question 5

Posteral Drainage/CPT Complications

Answer 5

1. Light-headedness

2. Increased ICP

Question 6

Mechanical Ventilation Complications

Answer 6

1. Pneumothorax
2. Decreased hemodynamic status
3. Alveolar overdistension
4. Atelectasis
5. Barotrauma
6. Volutrauma

Question 7

A Line Complications

Answer 7

1. Emboli
2. Thrombi
3. Infection

Question 8

NT Suctioning Complications

Answer 8

1. Desaturation
2. Bradycardia
3. Nasal/airway trauma
4. Infection

Question 9

Inline Suctioning Complications

Answer 9

1. Desaturation
2. Bradycardia
3. Nasal/airway trauma
4. Infection

Question 10

ABG Complications

Answer 10

1. Amputation due to poor perfusion back to the site
2. Hematoma
3. Infection
4. Prolonged bleeding
5. Arteriospasm