ARDS vs ARF
This condition is not a disease, but a syndrome reflectin inadequate oxygenation or ventilation.
What is acute respiratory failure
The nursing framework that always determines first priority. Also the title of song with "26 letters "
What are the ABCs?
This lower respiratory infection is most commonly viral and usually has a normal chest X‑ray.
What is acute bronchitis?
Normal oxygen saturation goal for most patients.
What is 95%
This short‑acting beta‑agonist is used for acute asthma attacks.
What is albuterol?
ARDS is characterized by hypoxemia that does not improve with this basic treatment.
What is supplemental oxygen?
Sudden dyspnea, chest pain, anxiety, and recent surgery point to this diagnosis.
What is a pulmonary embolism?
Crackles, fever, infiltrates on CXR are classic for this diagnosis.
What is pneumonia?
Homeostasis ph
What is 7.35-7.45
This medication class is not used for acute bronchospasm due to delayed onset.
What are anticholinergics (or ipratropium)?
Two signs of early respiratory failure.
What are tachypnea, restlessness, accessory muscle use?
Tracheal deviation is a late sign of this life‑threatening condition.
What is tension pneumothorax?
This population may present with confusion rather than fever in pneumonia.
Who are older adults (geriatrics)?
Respiratory alkalosis is commonly seen early in this condition due to hyperventilation.
What is ARDS?
The antidote nursing intervention for inhaled corticosteroids to prevent thrush.
What is rinsing the mouth after use?
This is the most common cause of ARDS seen in the ICU
What is sepsis?
Oxygen saturation of 78% despite 100% O₂ most strongly suggests this diagnosis.
What is ARDS?
Decreased breath sounds and dullness to percussion suggest this pleural disorder.
What is pleural effusion?
Chronic COPD patients often live with this acid‑base imbalance
What is respiratory acidosis?
This medication requires blood level monitoring due to a narrow therapeutic range.
What is theophylline?
Name two ventilator strategies specifically used in ARDS management.
What are low tidal volume ventilation, PEEP, permissive hypercapnia, or prone positioning?
most likely to cause sudden death within the first hour , if not addressed immeadiately.
What is a massive PE
this type of pneumonia may not require antibiotics if gastric contents are acidic.
What is aspiration pneumonia
pH 7.52
CO2 28
Hco3 : 24
What is Respiratory Alkalosis
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What is medication used to tx TB