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Chest Tubes
HTN
Arrhythmias
Asthma/COPD
Pneumonia/TB
100
remove air, fluids from pleural space and fluid or blood from mediastinal cavity
What is the purpose of the chest tube in the pleural space and mediastinal cavity
100
Dash Diet weight loss Na intake aerobic exercise limit alcohol stop smoking
What is Lifestyle changes
100
Rhythm: Regular Regular Rate: <60 (atrial = ventricular) P wave: same as NSR PRI: same as NSR QRS: same as NSR
What is Sinus Brady
100
Respiratory infections Physical exertion (exercise-induced) Drugs and food additives (ASA, NSAID, sulfites) exposure to agents of the workplace (occupational) Sinus problems
What is triggers for asthma
100
Evidence of consolidation on Chest X-Ray Fever (>38.3 C) Elevated WBC Purulent secretions Pleuritic chest pain
What is signs and symptoms of Pneumonia
200
Collection chamber, Air Seal chamber, and Suction chamber
What are the 3 chambers on the chest drain unit
200
<120/80 <130/80
What is normal blood pressure levels and normal blodd pressure level for diabetics
200
Rhythm: regular regular Rate: 151-250 beats/min P wave: are present and all look alike PRI and QRS: normal
What is Atrial Tachycardia
200
drowsiness/confusion paradoxical breathing motion bradycardia quiet to absent breath sounds
What is Status Asthmaticus
200
Alcoholics Healthcare workers elderly immunosuppressed
What is risk factors for TB
300
determined by water level in wet system determined by dial setting in dry systems
What is amount of suction in suction chamber
300
Thiazide
What is treatment for uncomplicated HTN
300
A regular-regular rhythm Wide and bizarre QRS Rate: 150-250 (can be <150) Three or more PVCs in a row
What is Ventricular Tachycardia
300
Tachycardia Palpitations Headache Hyperactivity
What is side effects of Albuterol
300
Early stage – free of symptoms Fatigue Anorexia, weight loss Low grade fever Night sweats Cough/ mucopurulent sputum
What is signs and symptoms of TB
400
Intervention: Immediately place it upright Assure water seal Re-mark collection chamber if needed
What is the system tips over
400
Medication for HTN -May raise serum potassium -Should not be used with ASA or NSAIDs due to elevation in BP -May lead reversible renal insufficiency -develop a cough
What is ACE Inhibitors
400
Pulmonary disorders, atherosclerotic heart disease Damage to SA node or atrium Hypoxia Heart failure Hyperthyroidism
What is causes of atrial fibrillation
400
Medication: Used to decrease reliance on and abuse of short-acting beta agonists
What is nursing consideration for Salmeterol
400
Hepatitis, numbness and tingling. (need Vitamin B 6 to ↓ the neurotoxic effect
What is side effects of Isoniazid (INH)
500
Acute agitation Lung collapse with shift of mediastinal contents to unaffected side Decreased tidal volume
What is signs and symptoms for Tension Pneumothorax
500
Severe headache, nausea/vomiting Seizures, confusion, stupor, coma Blurred vision, transient blindness
What is signs and symptoms for Hypertensive Crisis
500
Damage to the AV node Increased vagal tone Hypoxemia, e.g. during suctioning Pacemaker failure Digitalis toxicity Beta blockers: too much with loss of SA node innervation
What is causes for Junctional Rhythm
500
Treat infection early Decrease environmental exposure of pollutants Medications as needed Recognize warning symptoms Lifestyle management Stop smoking
What is Prevention of COPD exacerbation
500
Treat causative organism (Culture 1st) Oxygen therapy General supportive measures Hydration Antipyretics
What is management for pneumonia