Assessment
Barrel chest, finger clubbing, low PaO2 and high PaCO2.
What are signs of COPD?
The non-invasive oxygen delivery device with the highest concentration of oxygen.
What is a 15L non-rebreather mask?
It happens when people with COPD get too much oxygen.
What is hypercapnia?
Encourage oral rinsing after this medication.
What is fluticasone? (steroid inhalers)
pH 7.31, pCO2 93, pO2 62, HCO3 30
What is respiratory acidosis?
The priority assessment in a trauma/emergency situation.
What is assess the airway?
An intervention for treatment of pleural effusion, hemothorax, or pneumothorax.
What is a chest tube?
Don't store flammable liquids nearby. Make sure electrical cords are intact. Don't smoke when in use.
What are oxygen safety tips?
This classification of medication is sometimes called a "rescue inhaler."
What is a short-acting bronchodilator or SABA?
pH 7.31, pCO2 30, pO2 96, HCO3 18
What is metabolic acidosis?
Decreased level of responsiveness is the primary sign.
What is hypercapnia?
Priority action when your patient is in severe distress.
What is call for help or call a rapid response?
The most serious side effect of opiate analgesics.
What is respiratory depression?
This type of inhaler should be used daily to prevent flare-ups.
What is a long-acting bronchodilator (LABA)?
Acid/base imbalance caused by opiate use, obesity, and COPD.
What is respiratory acidosis?
Priority assessment when a patients with a chest tube has sudden shortness of breath.
What is 'check the tubing for patency'?
Used to protect a person's airway and/or to improve ventilation/oxygenation.
What is endotracheal intubation?
A pulmonary complication that can happen in people with heart disease, kidney failure, and the elderly.
What is pulmonary edema?
This medication is sometimes used in severe metabolic acidosis.
What is sodium bicarbonate?
Acid/base imbalance caused by DKA, sepsis, and renal failure.
What is metabolic acidosis?
What are signs of pulmonary edema?
Ambulation, anticoagulants, and incentive spirometer use.
What are ways to prevent post-op respiratory complications?
A serious lung condition caused by a direct or indirect injury to the lungs, including influenza, Covid, or aspiration.
What is ARDS/ALI?
When taken orally or IV, long-term side effects include elevated blood sugar, moonface, weight gain, thinning-fragile skin, and increased risk for infection.
What are steroids?
This condition can be diagnosed with a chest x-ray showing lung consolidation and a positive sputum culture.
What is pneumonia?