Patient presents with Stridor, Accessory muscle use and drooling. Have "it" nearby.
What is a trach kit?
Nutrition for a patient with Cystic Fibrosis?
High calorie, High fat, High protein
Patient may present with respiratory alkalosis and positive D-Dimer test.
What is pulmonary emboli?
What is chronic bronchitis?
Aminophylline (theophylline) is prescribed for a client with acute bronchitis. A nurse administers the medication, knowing that the primary action of this medication is to:
Another word for Bronchiolitis
What is RSV - Respiratory Syncytial Virus?
This medication typically used in Atrial Fibrillation and A flutter causes fibrosis
Amiodarone
GWS patient is suffering with this emboli, put them in Left Trendelenburg!
What is air embolism?
In this condition, the patient is likely to suffer respiratory acidosis due to lack of O2, increased CO2 and alveoli destroyed.
What is Emphysema
pH: 7.55 pCO2: 34 HCO3: 23
This can be easily prevented by a vaccine administered at 2 mos, 4 mos, 6 mos & 12 mos.
Treatment for an emergency asthma attack
What is Small volume nebulizer: Albuterol, ipratropium and steroid if there is inflammation?
Administer this medication with 4 1/2 Hours of initial symptoms and do not administer it through a central line.
What is alteplase or tPA?
C.O.P.D stands for?
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
A client is receiving isoetharine hydrochloride (Bronkosol) via a nebulizer. The nurse monitors the client for which side effect of this medication?
Tachycardia
Side effects that can occur from a beta 2 agonist include tremors, nausea, nervousness, palpitations, tachycardia, peripheral vasodilation, and dryness of the mouth or throat
A blockage that compromises the airway requiring incision and drainage and antibiotics
Exposure to coal mines, nuclear test sites, asbestos, sandblast, microchip can lead to this kind of lung disease.
What is restrictive lung disease?
Venous stasis, hypercoagulability, endothelial damage
What is Virchow's triad?
An alarm beeps notifying you that one of your patient’s oxygen saturation is reading 89%. You arrive to the patient’s room, and see the patient comfortably resting in bed watching television. The patient is already on 2 L of oxygen via nasal cannula. The patient is admitted for COPD exacerbation. Your next nursing action would be:
A. Continue to monitor the patient
B. Increase the patient’s oxygen level to 3 L
C. Notify the doctor for further orders
D. Turn off the alarm settings
A. Continue to monitor the patient
A nurse teaches a client about the use of a respiratory inhaler. Which action by the client indicated a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: C. Inhales the mist and quickly exhales.
Take the inhaler out of the mouth. If the client can, he should hold his breath as he slowly counts to 10.
What cells increase in a viral infection?
What are Lymphocytes?
This lung disease is exacerbated by bronchoconstriction and bronchospasm.
What is Asthma?
A pulmonary embolism comes from a ?
untreated DVT
A patient with severe COPD is having an episode of extreme shortness of breath and requests their inhaler. Which type of inhaler ordered by the physician would provide the FASTEST relief for the patient based on this particular situation?
A. Spiriva
B. Salmeterol
C. Symbicort
D. Albuterol
D. Albuterol
Which of the following health promotion activities should the nurse include in the discharge teaching plan for a client with asthma?
A. Incorporate physical exercise as tolerated into the treatment plan.
Physical exercise is beneficial and should be incorporated as tolerated into the client’s schedule. Peak flow numbers should be monitored daily, usually in the morning (before taking medication). Encourage breathing exercises and controlled breathing and relaxation. Prevents attack before it begins and increases ventilation.