1.

Lab values/Diagnostic tests and what they represent

Urinalalysis (urine output)
BUN levels
Creatinine levels
GMR
2. Acid-base balances and what they represent
Oxygen
Co2
PaO2
PaCO2
HCO_3
Ph
SaO2
Acidosis (Metabolic and Respiratory)
Alkalosis (Metabolic and Respiratory)
3. Electrolyte values and what they represent
Sodium
Potassium
Calcium
Phosphorous
Magnesium
Chloride
4. Intubation
Criteria for
Equipment used (Stylet, introducer, oral airway, etc)
5. Extubation
Criteria for
Equipment used
6. Ventilation and its Setting
Criteria for Ventilation and Weaning
MAPP
CPAP
PEEP
CPP
Pressure Support
Tidal volume
Calculation of values (eg. CPP, MAPP)
FI02
SIMV/VC
7. Vital Signs and what they represent
GCS
Temp
respiratory rates
HR
NIBP
8. The Nursing Process (Prioritizing care) (Both essays n multiple choice)
9. Lungs Sounds
Stridor
Crackles
Wheezing
Rhonchi
10. Oxygen Delivery Systems and indications for
Ventilatory support
Venturi mask
Rebreather bag
Face mask
Nasal cannula
11. Some Major Conditions
Asthma
Renal Failure
Cancer
Accidents
Head injury
Respiratory failure
Sepsis
CABGS (Coronary artery bypass surgery)
Heart conditions (MI, Angina, CCF)
12. Medications and fluids and their indications
Heparin
Dilantin
Lasix
Mannitol
Calcium chloride
Calcium gluconate
Sodium bicarbonate
Insulin
Dextrose (5, 10, 50%)
Dialysis (Haemo n Peritoneal)