Meds
With this med you must rinse your mouth after using the inhaler to decrease the risk of oral thrush.
What are corticosteroids?
This condition results in patients relying on a hypoxic drive to breathe.
What is COPD?
This teaching is important for patients using inhaled corticosteroids
What is rinse the mouth our after use?
Name 3 advanced airways
What is tracheostomy, endotracheal tube, & ventilator
If a patient is using this med frequently, it may indicate that they are having poor control/management of their asthma.
What is SABA/albuterol?
This medication is appropriate for treating a pulmonary embolism.
What is anticoagulant/thrombolytic?
A patient is arriving at the unit with a DVT. If the clot in their leg travels elsewhere, what condition are they at risk for?
What is pulmonary embolism?
When using multiple inhalers, this one be used first in an acute asthma attack.
What is a SABA (albuterol)?
Name the position a nurse may put their patient in that allows more alveoli to stay open by shifting the weight of the heart
What is prone position
Why are children at an increased risk for gas exchange issues?
What is they have less alveolar surface area for gas exchange and are more prone to airway obstruction
You should monitor for hyperglycemia with these drugs.
What are corticosteroids?
A patient is experiencing prolonged exhalation compared to inhalation, bronchospasms, and wheezing. What condition might they be experiencing?
What is asthma?
Patients taking beta 2 agonists should report this cardiovascular symptom.
What is tachycardia?
What are the priority nursing interventions for PE?
What is optimize gas exchange (inhaled oxygen) and HOB up (optimize lung expansion and relieve atelectasis)
Patients with COPD should have their oxygen tiered to stay in what range?
What is 88%-92%?
Tachycardia is a side effect of this medication. If taken in excess, there is a potential for tachydysrhythmias, angina, and seizures.
What is SABA drugs (Beta 2 agonist)
These are three lifestyle/environmental risk factors for impaired gas exchange.
What are pollution, allergies and tobacco use?
A patient receiving at-home oxygen therapy should avoid this safety hazard
What is smoking/open flames near the oxygen?
What interventions do you want to provide for a patient experiencing malnutrition r/t increased work of breathing?
What is encourage high protein meals, small frequent meals, easy to eat calorie dense food, & periods of frequent rest
How do we assess oxygenation?
What is lung assessment, auscultation, inspection, VS, overall appearance (increased WOB, posture, speech, etc.)?
These meds block muscarinic receptors in the bronchi and are commonly used in patients with COPD.
What are anticholinergics?
This condition can turn into ARDS if left untreated. It is important to treat this condition with antibiotics.
What is pneumonia?
A patient taking this medication should avoid stopping abruptly because of this risk
What is adrenal insufficiency?
What are ways to mobilize secretions?
What is incentive spirometry, TCDB & ambulation suction devices, chest physiotherapy, and postural drainage
What are some ways to prevent gas exchange problems?
What is infection prevention, smoking cessation, immunizations, safety, and mobility?