Respiratory Station
Neuromuscular Blocking Agents
Proning Therapy
Nursing Care
100

This condition causes fluid buildup in the alveoli, impairing gas exchange.

What is ARDS?

100

These two considerations are essential when administering NMBAs.

What are ensuring sedation and monitoring neuromuscular function?

100

This item is used to slide the patient during repositioning.

What is a Z-Slider?

100

These two types of medications must be given with NMBAs.

What are sedatives and analgesics?

200

This technique improves oxygenation by redistributing blood flow and ventilation.

What is proning?

200

This method is used to evaluate the effectiveness of NMBAs.

What is Train-of-Four monitoring?

200

These are two benefits of proning therapy in ARDS.

What are improved oxygenation and reduced lung injury?

200

 Nurses must monitor this vital sign hourly to assess neurological status.

What are pupils?

300

This NMBA is commonly used in sedation for intubated patients.

What is Cisatracurium (or Rocuronium)?

300

This is a common side effect of prolonged NMBA use.

What is muscle weakness or paralysis?

300

This is the typical duration a patient remains in the prone position.

 What is 12–16 hours?

300

This type of care is essential due to inability to blink or move.

What is meticulous eye and skin care?

400

This intervention reduces anxiety and oxygen consumption in respiratory distress.

What is sedation?

400

This number of twitches on TOF indicates 100% neuromuscular blockade.

What is 0/4 twitches?

400

These are potential complications of proning therapy.

What are pressure ulcers, accidental extubation, and nerve injury?

400

This sign may indicate inadequate sedation in a paralyzed patient.

 What are increased HR, BP, lacrimation, or diaphoresis?

500

This ventilator strategy uses low tidal volumes to prevent lung injury in ARDS.

What is lung-protective ventilation?

500

 This TOF response range is the usual clinical goal for NMBA use.

What is 1–2 twitches (75–90% blockade)?

500

This number of pillows is required for the procedure.

What is four pillows?

500

This daily practice allows for neurological and sedation assessment.

  • What is NMBA infusion holiday?


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