Oxygenation (Ch 14)
The maximum time suction should be applied during nasotracheal suctioning?
What is 15 seconds (pg 355)
when you are administrating oxygen therapy to a patient you should put them in what position?
what is fowlers or semi fowlers (pg 342)
How should oxygen tanks be stored?
what is Store in a secure and upright position (found on power point)
this type of tube is used for a pt who is allowed to eat and those who require a long-term tracheostomy and for those who are in the process of being weaned from a tracheostomy tube
what is a cuffless tracheostomy tube (pg 350-351)
these are the nurse responsiblities when suctioning a trachesostomy
what is evaluating the patient’s airway patency and response to airway suctioning (per powerpoint)
Reduced oxygen content in tissue and cells is called?
what is hypoxia (pg338)
how often should you observe the external nasal area, nares and superior surface of both ears for skin impairment?
what is every 6 to 8 hours (pg 343)
Suction should be set at
what is 120-150 mm HG (power point)
this mask offers a precise concentration of oxygen and is used for patients requiring a more controlled concentration of oxygen.
what is the venturi mask (pg 356)
one method of preventing or relieving tissue hypoxia
what is oxygen therapy (pg 338)
smoking, wool blankets and friction toys should be avoided when?
what is when oxygen is administered. (pg 339-340)
what type of lubricant should be used if needed to prevent drying and irritation of nares?
what is water-soluble lubricant (pg 343)
when functioning properly, the reservoir fills on exhalation but never totally collapes on inhalation
what is the nonrebreathing mask (pg 344)
these are the hypoxia signs and symptoms
what is neurologic changes, changes in vital signs, cardiac dysrhythmias and changes in the color of mucous membranes. (pg 356)
copd pt should never have o2 set higher than
2 Lpm (pg 344)
oxygen therapy may be initiated by whom?
who is, respiratory therapist, a nurse, an emt, or any other licensed health care provider who has an order for O2 therapy (pg 340)
The normal range for SpO2
what is 95%-100% (found on power point)
unlike a tracheostomy tube a ______________ _________ does not interfere with drinking, eating or talking
what is a transtracheal catheter (pg 345)
this is used to perform oropharyngeal suctioning.
what is a yankaur suction catheter (pg 356)
these are the nursing responsibilities for maintaining a tracheostomy tube
what is to keep the airway clear, keep the inner cannula clean, prevent impairment or surrounding tissue and provide the pt with a means of communication (pg 346)
A method of o2 delivery for the pt with a tracheostomy is the transtracheal catheter, which is inserted directly into the...
what is the trachea between the second and third tracheal cartilages. (pg 341)
Normal range for PaO2
what is 80-100mm Hg (found on power point)
A ________ replaces a endotracheal tube if an artifical airway is needed for longer than 2 weeks.
what is a tracheostomy (pg 346)
you change your suctioning equipment how often?
what is every 3 days or per policy? (per power point)
This is the patient teaching to maintain adequate fluid intake to help liquefy secretions..
What is fluids that are free of caffeine and sugar because drinks high in caffeine and sugar sometimes cause dehydration. Teach the pt to avoid dairy products which tend to thicken secretions. (pg 345)