Cough
HOW MANY LOBES DO WE HAVE ON OUR RIGHT LUNG?
3 lobes. Right upper lobe, right middle lobe, right lower lobe.
T/F during inspiration the diaphragm relaxes
FALSE!!!!!! DURING INSPIRATION THE DIAPHRAGM CONTRACTS AND FLATTENS WHCIH EXPANDS THE THORACIC CAGE AND INCREASES THE THORACIC CAVITY.
WHAT IS THE DIAPHRAGM?
The diaphragm separates the thoracic and abdominal cavity.
HOW MANY LOBES DO YOU HAVE IN THE LEFT LUNG?
2 lobes, left upper lobe, left lower lobe.
OPIODS/ OPIATES
NALOXONE
Which bronchus is shorter and higher then the other?
Right bronchus which is found in the right upper lung. can cause foreign objects to be logged their first.
Define Ventilation?
The actual movement of air in and out of the respiratory tract.
The diagnostic test ABG (Arterial Blood Gases) determines what?
AGB's provide data on potential impairment ventilation.
What is a Sputum study determine?
used to examine pathogenic microorganisms and cancer cells. sputum is collected by having the client expectorate a specimen.
DIGOXIN
DIGIBIND
What is a pulmonary Angiography?
Pulmonary Angiography is a radiosotope study that allows the primary provider to assess the arterial circulation of the lungs, primarily to detect pulmonary emboli or any abnormalities.
What do tonsils and adenoids do for us?
Most helpful in protect against infection
I need a study of my larynx. What am i going to have done?
Laryngoscopy- visualization of the larynx.
I need an examination of the pleural cavity. What will i get?
Thoracscopy- allows for examination of the pleural cavity.
ACETAMINOPHEN
N- ACYTACYSTEINE
I have fluid in my pleural space and need a procedure done. What will I need?
Thoracentesis- aspirating fluid from the pleural space by inserting a needle into the chest wall.
What comes fist?
Sputum culture
or
antibiotics
Sputum culture is done first to determine the infection then antibiotics is given after.
What position is appropriate to place client for thoracentesis?
The client either sits at the side of the bed or examining table in a side lying position on the unaffected side.
After the procedure the client can stay on the unaffected side for 1 hour and get bed rest.
What should the nurse be assessing on a client who just had an Invasive procedure to assessing the respiratory system?
signs of respiratory distress, chest pain, blood-streaked sputum, and expectoration of blood.
HEPARIN
PROTAMINE SULFATE
Define Diffusion?
The exchange of oxygen and co2 through the alveolar capillary membrane.
when suctioning a patient how do you know you have made it to the corina?
client begins to cough
A nurse is assessing a client who, upon awakening, was disoriented to person, place, and time. The client reports chills and chest pain that is worse upon inspiration. Which of the following actions is the nursing priority?
A. Obtain baseline vital signs and oxygen saturation.
B. Obtain a sputum culture.
C. Obtain a complete history from the client.
D. Inform client about recommended pneumococcal vaccine.
A. CORRECT: The first action the nurse should take using the nursing process is to assess the client in order to determine the next nursing intervention and provide safe and effective client care.
A nurse is assessing a client following a thoracentesis. Which of the following findings should the nurse report? (Select all that apply.)
A. Dyspnea
B. Localized bloody drainage on the dressing
C. Fever
D. Hypotension
E. Report of pain at the puncture site
A, C, D. CORRECT: When recognizing cues, the nurse should recognize that dyspnea can indicate a pneumothorax or a re-accumulation of fluid, fever can indicate an infection, and hypotension can indicate intrathoracic bleeding. The nurse should report these findings to the provider immediately.
INSULIN
GLUCAGON