Chapter 39 - Humidity and Bland Aerosol Therapy
What is the actual amount of water vapor in the air called?
absolute humidity
Which type of monitoring requires the insertion of a device into the body, but provides more accurate data and carries greater risks?
Invasive
Atomizers, nebulizers, and inhalers are examples of what type of generators?
Aerosol
Vital sign measurement, auscultation, pulse oximetry, interview and observation, peak flow monitoring, and Arterial Blood Gas analysis are all examples of assessing ___________ response.
Patient
What is considered "Low-flow"? (Hint: Week 5 Chapter 42 powerpoint, slide 11)
8LPM or less
What is the easiest way to increase the output of a humidifier?
Increase the temperature
Which artery site is near the surface and easy to palpate and stabilize, not close to any large veins, has collateral circulation, and is the preferred site for ABGs?
Radial
Particle size, respiratory rate, inhaled volume, breath holding, and presence of airway obstruction are determinants of?
Deposition
Specialized to provide continuous nebulization, this category includes the Heart, Hope, and SPAG nebulizers.
Large Volume Jet Nebulizers
What disease can occur in premature or low-birth-weight infants who receive supplemental O2?
Retinopathy of Prematurity
Reservoir, wick, and membrane are what type of humidifier?
Active
Which finger should you not use to palpate for an artery?
Thumb
What contains a prescribed drug and a propellant combined with a surfactant and dispersing agent?
Pressurized Metered Dose Inhaler
After a treatment is finished, you should rinse your nebulizer with ______________ and let it air dry.
Sterile Water
What is the required flow for simple mask?
5-10LPM
What does HME stand for?
Heat and moisture exchange
What test should you use to confirm collateral circulation?
Modified Allen Test
Intrinsic resistance, inspiratory flow rate, exposure to humidity/moisture, technique, and patient's inspiratory flow ability are factors affecting what? (Give the full name, not just the abbreviation)
Dry Powder Inhaler
What is warming and shaking an MDI canister before use called?
Priming
What is respiratory rate times tidal volume?
(RR x VT = ________)
Minute Ventilation
Upper airway edema, croup, epiglottitis, post-extubation edema, and sputum induction are all indications for what type of therapy?
Indications for Bland Aerosol Therapy (there is more than one answer)
Which way should the bevel of the needle always be when sticking someone?
Up
A Small Volume Nebulizer must contain this in order to generate an aerosol properly. (Hint: it is a small, removable piece; the name starts with a 'B')
Baffle
Ultrasonic Nebulizers use a ________________ crystal transducer and mechanical vibration energy to produce an aerosol.
Piezoelectric
O2 toxicity, Fire, Claustrophobia, and Pressure Trauma are all complications of what type of therapy? (Give the full name, not the abbreviation)
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy