Breath of Life
This gas exchange occurs between the alveoli and capillaries.
What is diffusion?
This device helps remove air or fluid from the pleural space.
What is a chest tube drainage system?
Nurses support sexuality as part of this type of care approach.
What is holistic care?
In a chest drainage system, this chamber allows air to escape from the pleural space but prevents it from re-entering.
What is the water-seal chamber?
This model helps nurses address sexual health concerns by first asking permission to discuss the topic
What is the PLISSIT model?
When oxygen levels drop, this early sign is often seen before cyanosis.
What is restlessness or confusion?
This must always remain below chest level to function properly.
What is the drainage collection system?
Limited Information: The nurse provides brief, factual information to correct misconceptions or reduce anxiety about sexual health.
What is In the PLISSIT model of sexual health assessment, what is the second step, and what does it involve? permission to discuss sexuality?
When assessing a patient’s oxygenation, this visible sign can indicate that tissues are not receiving enough oxygen.
What is cyanosis?
This term describes the physical, emotional, and psychological expression of one’s sexual self.
What is sexuality?
This ratio compares air movement to blood flow in the lungs.
What is the ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) ratio?
Before suctioning, the nurse should always do this.
What is hyperoxygenate the client?
Assess for contraindications (e.g., undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, history of thromboembolic disease); teach that therapy focuses on symptom relief, not disease prevention.
What is one key nursing consideration when discussing hormone therapy (HT) for menopausal clients?
These general signs and symptoms may indicate that a client has a sexually transmitted infection and should seek medical evaluation.
What are abnormal genital discharge, itching or burning, lesions or sores, pelvic pain, and urinary discomfort?
This hormone decreases during menopause, leading to many of the classic symptoms clients report.
What is estrogen?
This diagnostic test measures pH, PaCO₂, and PaO₂.
What is an arterial blood gas (ABG)?
The inner cannula of this device requires cleaning or replacement.
What is a tracheostomy tube?
Clients with chronic illness may struggle with this due to fatigue, body image, or anxiety.
What is sexual expression or intimacy?
This piece of equipment supports oxygenation by delivering controlled positive pressure to open alveoli.
What is a mechanical ventilator or positive-pressure device?
When providing care for LGBTQ+ clients, this nursing action helps promote equality and reduce disparities.
What is using inclusive, affirming language and individualized care?
In hypoxia, the nurse should first assess this parameter before increasing oxygen.
What is airway patency or ventilation quality?
A patient on a ventilator becomes anxious. The nurse’s priority action is to assess this first.
What is the oxygenation status or machine function?
This approach helps nurses care for clients with sexual dysfunction by addressing physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs together
What is a holistic nursing approach that integrates assessment, education, and open communication?
In patients with ARDS, oxygen therapy alone may not correct hypoxemia because of this underlying issue.
What is a ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) mismatch?
This term describes the inability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for sexual activity.
What is erectile dysfunction?