Airway & Oxygenation
This medication should be given before an inhaled corticosteroid to open the airways and improve medication delivery.
What is a bronchodilator?
Clear breath sounds heard bilaterally after suctioning indicate this.
What is effective suctioning?
This oxygen delivery device provides approximately 40–60% oxygen and does not have valves.
What is a simple mask?
Fever, chills, rust-colored sputum, and crackles are classic signs of this infection.
What is pneumonia?
These medications cause vasoconstriction and are commonly used to relieve nasal congestion.
What are decongestants?
Restlessness, cyanosis, and tachypnea are common signs of this condition.
What is hypoxemia?
Absence of breath sounds on one side may indicate this respiratory emergency.
What is a pneumothorax?
A chest tube drainage system should always be kept below the level of this body part.
What is the heart (or chest)?
Patients with pneumonia are encouraged to drink approximately this amount of fluid daily unless contraindicated.
What is 2.5 liters per day?
This medication should generally be avoided during an active nosebleed because it may increase bleeding risk.
What is ibuprofen?
After a bronchoscopy, the nurse should assess for the return of this reflex before allowing food or fluids.
What is the gag reflex?
This abnormal lung sound associated with pleurisy sounds like rubbing sandpaper together.
What is a pleural friction rub?
If a chest tube is accidentally removed, the nurse should apply this type of dressing.
What is an occlusive dressing taped on three sides?
Persistent cough, blood-tinged sputum, fatigue, and night sweats are symptoms of this disease.
What is tuberculosis (TB)?
Inhaled corticosteroids should be taken with this consideration to reduce stomach upset.
What is taking them with food? (For oral corticosteroids, definitely take with food.)
A patient who is short of breath is often placed in this position to promote lung expansion and easier breathing.
What is Semi-Fowler's position?
Inflammation of the lining surrounding the lungs is known as this condition.
What is pleurisy?
This breathing stimulus becomes important in some patients with COPD.
What is hypoxic drive?
The Purified Protein Derivative (PPD) skin test should be read within this time frame.
What is 48–72 hours (2–3 days)?
Common asthma triggers include carpets, drapes, secondhand smoke, and these household animals.
What are pets?
To improve oxygenation in a patient with unilateral lung disease, place the patient with this side down.
What is the good lung down?
This respiratory condition may cause shortness of breath even when the patient is stable.
What is COPD?
The space between the lungs and the sac surrounding the lungs fills with fluid in this condition.
What is a pleural effusion?
Blood-tinged sputum is commonly associated with this respiratory infection.
What is tuberculosis?
Following a laryngectomy, patients should expect discomfort for approximately this length of time.
What is 2–3 days?