Medications
A patient is experiencing asthma exacerbation. Which medication would you administer first?
Albuterol
Normal O2 saturation for COPD patients?
88-92%
Patient is using a corticosteroid. What should you tell the patient to do after inhaling?
Rinse mouth to prevent oral thrush
Tripod Position
O2 saturation: 88-92%
Pursed Lip Breathing
Edema
Wheezing/ Crackles
COPD
What is the treatment for allergic rhinitis?
avoid triggers to allergies
This drug class is used to break down and then out secretions?
Expectorants
What is a Therapeutic intervention used to help a patient that is SOB?
Sit up in bed
A patient is taking antibiotics for pneumonia. What is the most important thing to educate about taking antibiotics?
FINISH YOUR ENTIRE DOSE
Droplet
Fever
Malaise
Chills
Cough
Influenza
When suctioning a Tracheostomy, how long and what motion should we suction?
10 seconds suctioning as coming out in a circular motion
Orange colored urine/ orange tears.
A patient experiencing Laryngitis is given what helpful materials to aid in speaking?
Dry erase board
A patient asks about exercise induced asthma. When should we advise to talk his inhaler?
30 min before activity
Blood in Sputum
Fever
Pain in chest
airborne
night sweats
Tuberculosis
what treatment is used for a patient with a pneumothorax?
Chest tube/ needle aspiration
Name 3 common side effects of Albuterol?
Tachycardia/ palpitations
nervousness
dry mouth
tremors
How should a nurse determine whether or not they should give antibiotics or antivirals?
Culture
Nurse is educating a patient about Pertussis. What sound would she hear when her daughter is coughing?
Baby seal barking
SOB
cough
fever
Surgery is the most common cause
Atelectasis
A patient infected with TB needs to be on which precautions? What type of mask must we wear?
Airborne (- airflow room)
N-95
What are 2 Combination drugs used to treat asthma?
corticosteroid- Advair
A patient is coming back from the OR following a endoscopy. The nurse needs to check what before ordering them food?
Gag reflex
A patient is getting discharged from the hospital with O2. What should a nurse discuss about what fabrics to avoid?
Wool
A fib
Birth Control
surgery
obesity
are all risk factors for what lung complication?
P.E.
What are some treatment options for Pneumonia?
Pain relievers
antibiotics
antivirals
fever reducers
fluids