COPD
Biggest risk factor
Smoking
It is important for patients with asthma to know and avoid their______?
Triggers
What type of isolation precautions must be followed when caring for patients with TB?
Airborne Precautions. PPE includes respirator (PAPR, N95) and negative pressure room
Typical treatment for pneumonia.
Antibiotics
What does a Passy-Muir valve allow patients to do?
What is Speak
Name a treatment you would anticipate for a COPD exacerbation?
Inhaled bronchodilators; Supplemental Oxygen; Systemic corticosteroids
What is a LABA?
Long-term Acting Beta Agonists (LABAs) are controller medications and are taken routinely- not during an exacerbation.
True or False? All TB cases are reported to the health department.
True
Influenza often leads to _____?
What must we do to ensure proper function of a non-rebreather mask?
What is maintain flow rate at 10-15L.
What is the reservoir bag must be inflated.
Why is pursed lip breathing helpful?
Helps to keep lungs open longer to exhale more CO2 and can help reduce anxiety.
What is a SABA?
Short Acting Beta Agonists is a rescue drug. It is taken with symptoms and not routinely.
How long is the treatment for TB?
6-12 months, as long as 30 months
Of the respiratory conditions we discussed, who should recieve the pneumonia vaccine?
All of them
Your patient has a cuffed trach and you want to put on a Passy-Muir valve. What do you need to make sure to do prior to placement?
What is Suction and Deflate cuff
What diet would you recommend for someone with COPD?
High calorie diet. High protein.
Classic clinical manifestation found in someone with asthma?
Expiratory Wheezes
How long is someone considered infectious after starting treatment for TB?
2 weeks
A patient has influenza B. What PPE must be worn?
Mask and eye protection (droplet precautions)
List 2 pieces of emergency equipment needed at bedside for a patient with a tracheostomy?
Replacement tach and obturator (same size or size one size smaller); ambu bag, suction
What ABGs would you anticipate with COPD?
ph: low PaCO2: high HCO3: high PaO2: low
Respiratory acidosis with compensation
When should a patient with asthma check their peak flow?
Daily. When exposed to trigger. After medication to assess effectiveness.
Name one TB drug?
Rifampin, Isoniazide, Pyrazinamide, Ethambutol
(RIPE)
What patient teaching will help airway clearance for a patient admitted with pneumonia?
Deep breathing and coughing exercises. Others: fluids, huff cough, acapella device
You just suctioned your patient’s tracheostomy; what changes in vitals do you anticipate seeing?
What is an increase in HR, RR, and BP. A mild decrease in SPO2. No change in temperature.