Gas Echange: mix
Epiglottitis is most often caused by this bacterial organism (though less common since vaccination).
What is: Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib)
Term for bright-red swelled tongue that occurs with anemia?
What is: glossitis
this small handheld device, used at home, helps asthma patients monitor their lung function by measuring how fast they can exhale
what is: peak flow meter
The CDC recommends that all adults receive this vaccine at age 65, and younger adults may receive it if they have chronic illnesses like heart disease, COPD, or diabetes.
what is: pneumococcal vaccine
A patient with PE has hypotension and jugular vein distension. What complication is developing?
What is: right ventricular failure (cor pulmonale) due to increased pulmonary vascular resistance
What is: decreased
The normal lab value for a female's hbg?
12-16
A breathing technique used in asthma exacerbations
What is: pursed lip breathing
This test is drawn to determine whether pneumonia has spread to the bloodstream, especially in severe cases.
What is: blood cultures
This heart condition carries the greatest risk of PEs?
What is: atrial fibrillation
In a patient suspected of having a PE, the nurse would expect the d-dimer lab value to be greater than what?
what is: >0.4mcg/ml
In this diagnostic test for iron deficiency anemia, this result will be elevated
What is: total iron binding capacity (TIBC)
After using this classification of inhalers, patients should be educated on rinsing their mouth?
what is: corticosteroids
A patient with pneumonia has PaO₂ 58 mmHg despite 2 L/min oxygen via nasal cannula. What is the priority nursing action?
What is: increase the oxygen
In patients who can not tolerate contrast dye, this nuclear med test is used to help diagnose a PE
What is: V/Q scan (ventilation/perfusion scan)
This is a procedure used to remove foreign objects from the airway
what is: bronchoscopy
Oral iron absorbs better with this vitamin
what is: Vitamin C
This is how long a patient should hold their breath after inhaling their albuterol inhaler
what is: 10 seconds
What is: hospital-acquired pneumonia
The INR goal for someone taking coumadin (warfarin)
what is: 2-3
Singulair (Montelukast), used to prevent airway inflammation for clients with asthma, is in this class of medications
What is: leukotriene modifiers
This is the age a full term breastfed infant should be given iron supplementation
What is: 4-6 months
Albuterol is an example of this class of bronchodilators
What is: SABA (short acting beta 2 agonists)
This type of pneumonia occurs when food, liquid, or gastric contents enter the lungs.
What is: aspiration pneumonia
A patient on warfarin has an INR of 6.5. What is the likely treatment?
What is: vitamin K