Gas Exchange
List two potential respiratory complications for a COPD patient
CO2 Retention
Increased Infection; Pneumonia
Which route of administration would the RN expect for short term enteral feeding?
NG tube or Corpak
Common s/s found in older adults with infections
Confusion
Physician
3 ways our body maintains pH balance
Buffers, Lungs, Kidneys
What is the most common cause of COPD
Cigarette smoking
A common GI side effect of tube feedings
Diarrhea
Elevation in which lab value indicates sepsis
Lactate
Nursing intervention to prevent atelectasis
Incentive Spirometry
Low pH, normal carbon dioxide, low bicarbonate level
Metabolic Acidosis
What are two chronic assessment findings in COPD patients
Barrel Chest; Increased anteroposterior chest diameter
Clubbing of the fingers
TPN must be given through what type of line
PICC Line
What must be obtain prior to starting antibiotics
Cultures (Blood, Urine, Sputum)
Nursing intervention to prevent DVT
ambulation, SCDs, leg exercises
This type of patient is at risk for respiratory acidosis
COPD
Shortness of Breath
Respiratory Complication associated with enteral nutrition
Aspiration Pneumonia
Precautions for TB
Airborne
Nursing intervention to prevent constipation
hydration, ambulation, stool softners
Prolonged Vomiting
Metabolic Alkalosis
List the early sign of Hypoxia
List the late sign of Hypoxia
Early-Restlessness
Late-Cyanosis
Potential complication of Total Parenteral Nutrition
Fluid Volume Overload
Signs/Symptoms of Systemic Infection
Elevated Temp, Hypotension, Tachycardia, Tachypnea
Class of medication that should be held prior to surgery
anticoagulants
Prolonged Diarrhea
Metabolic Acidosis