Respiratory Assessment
This adventitious lung sound is caused by narrowed airways and is common in asthma.
What are wheezes?
This diagnostic test directly visualizes the airway and allows tissue biopsy.
What is bronchoscopy?
The primary treatment device for obstructive sleep apnea is this.
What is CPAP?
This respiratory disorder commonly presents with fever, crackles, and productive cough.
What is pneumonia?
This chest shape is commonly seen in emphysema.
What is barrel chest?
This assessment technique evaluates chest expansion and tactile fremitus.
What is palpation?
This noninvasive test measures oxygen saturation.
What is pulse oximetry?
The nurse should position a client with epistaxis in this position.
What is sitting upright and leaning forward (high fowlers)?
The priority intervention to prevent aspiration during tube feeding is this.
What is elevating the head of the bed?
This type of medication is considered a quick-relief drug for asthma.
What is a short-acting beta agonist (SABA)?
Examples: Albuterol, levalbuterol, & Terbutaline
A respiratory rate of 26 would be documented as this.
What is Tachypnea?
A PaCO₂ greater than 45 mm Hg indicates this acid-base imbalance.
What is respiratory acidosis?
Persistent hoarseness is a common symptom of this cancer.
What is laryngeal cancer?
This inflammatory lung disease forms granulomas in lung tissue.
What is sarcoidosis?
This breathing technique helps prevent airway collapse in COPD.
What is pursed-lip breathing?
These blood vessels are assessed during pulse oximetry to determine oxygen saturation.
What are arterial capillaries?
This procedure removes fluid from the pleural space.
What is thoracentesis?
This condition causes inflammation of the voice box.
What is laryngitis?
Hemoptysis and weight loss are warning signs of this respiratory disease.
What is lung cancer?
A “silent chest” in asthma indicates this life-threatening condition.
What is severe airway obstruction/status asthmaticus?
This breath sound indicates upper airway obstruction and is considered an emergency.
What is stridor?
These tests evaluate airflow and lung volumes in asthma and COPD.
What are pulmonary function tests (PFTs)?
After tonsillectomy, the nurse avoids giving this type/color of fluid.
What are red or brown fluids?
This complication may occur after thoracentesis and causes absent breath sounds.
What is pneumothorax?
This is the priority nursing goal for any respiratory-compromised client.
What is maintaining airway patency and adequate oxygenation?