Alterations in Respiratory Function
Occurs when alveolar ventilation is inadequate to meet the oxygen demand of the body or eliminate sufficient carbon dioxide
What is Hypoventilation?
Examples include Dysrhythmias
What is Disturbances in Conduction?
Questions regarding Environmental exposures, Smoking, Respiratory Infections, Allergies, and Medications are examples of
What is Respiratory Nursing History?
Secondhand smoke, work chemicals, and pollutants are examples of
What is Environmental pollutants?
It is safe and simple, effective for low concentrations, does not impede eating or talking, and can be drying to the mucous membranes. It may cause skin breakdown on the ears
What is Nasal Cannula?
Inadequate tissue oxygenation at the cellular level
What is Hypoxia?
Examples include Stenosis and Regurgitation
What is Impaired Valvular Function?
Flaring nares, Cyanotic mucous membranes, Pursed-lip breathing, Pallor, and Neck Vein Distention are inspection of what areas of the body
What is NOSE/MOUTH AND LIPS/NECK VEINS?
Influenza, pneumococcal are examples of
What are vaccinations?
It provides specific amount of oxygen with humidity added; administers low, constant O2; mask and added humidity may irritate skin; therapy interrupted with eating and drinking; and a specific flow rate must be followed
What is a Venturi Mask?
A state of ventilation in which the lungs remove carbon dioxide faster than it is produced by cellular metabolism
What is Hyperventilation?
Examples include Left-sided heart failure and Right-sided heart failure
What is Altered cardiac output?
CBC, Cardiac Enzymes, Serum Electrolytes, Cholesterol, BNP, C-reactive protein are examples of
What is Diagnostic Blood Studies?
External chest wall manipulation using percussion, vibration, or high-frequency chest wall compression (HFCWC) is called
What is chest physiotherapy?
It is useful for short periods, delivers increased FiO2, easily humidifies O2, does not dry mucous membranes, and interferes with eating and talking
What is a Partial and Non-rebreather Mask?
4 factors that influence adequacy of circulation, ventilation, perfusion, and transport of respiratory gases to the tissues.
What is physiological, developmental, lifestyle, and environmental?
Examples include Angina and Myocardial infarction
What is Myocardial Ischemia?
Peripheral cyanosis, Central cyanosis, Decreased skin turgor, Dependent edema, Periorbital edema are inspection of what area of the body
What is Skin?
A method used to control shortness of breath where you breathe in slowly through your nose for two counts, keeping your mouth closed . Then exhale slowly through puckered lips for 4-6 sec.
What is pursed-lip breathing?
It is useful for short periods such as patient transportation, contraindicated for patients who retain CO2, may induce feelings of claustrophobia, and there is an increased risk of aspiration.
What is a Simple Face Mask?