Labs & Diagnostics
Determines need for oxygen.
What is pulse oximetry or ABGs?
First line of treatment early on.
What is broad-spectrum antibiotics?
Simple intervention to promote full use of lungs and proper perfusion of alveoli.
What is HOB elevation?
Activity/action that the pt should not engage in.
What is smoking cessation?
Pt states “I don’t want to sit up and eat.“
What is activity intolerance?
Elevated value after blood draw results come back.
What is elevated WBC?
Culture results are back!
What is narrow-spectrum antibiotics?
Keep the ball within the arrows.
What is an incentive spirometer?
Pt is concerned about the air in his house being very dry.
What is humidified air?
Pt states “I feel like I can’t breathe, even when the nurse suctions me.”
What’s is ineffective airway clearance?
Pleural effusions visible.
What is chest x-ray?
Reduces incidence of pneumonia.
What is pneumococcal vaccine?
Intervention for expectoration.
What is coughing and deep breathing exercises?
Pt states “Ok great! I’ll let my friend know I can still meet up for golf on Friday!”
What is rest and sleep?
Risk for ____ related to fever and tachypnea.
What is deficient fluid volume?
Sterile container! Cough or suction.
What is sputum culture?
Pt complaining of feeling sweaty and shaky.
What is antipyretics?
Intervention to prevent pt with NPO status from aspiration.
What is suctioning?
Pt states “I’ll just use the antibiotics until my symptoms resolve.”
What is medication compliance And understanding?
Pt doesn't want to cough and deep breathe every 1-2hrs.
What is impaired gas exchange?
Sputum culture is ineffective in determining diagnosis. Next?
What is bronchoscopy?
Pt receiving supplemental oxygen and last round of IV antibiotics states, “I feel like I can’t fully breathe.”
What is inhaled bronchodilators?
Prevention of fever and tachypnea.
What is hydration?
Pt states she struggles with maintaining water intake.
What is hydration techniques?
Absence of breath sounds indicate…
What is risk for aspiration pneumonia?