Asthma
They are used to prevent acute asthma attacks.
Why are PFMs used?
Measurement of an induration after 48-72 hours.
What is the appropriate way to read a mantoux skin test?
A spacer device.
What is used when a pt has difficulty coordinating the administration of a meter-dose inhaler?
1st thing in the A.M.
When is the best time to collect a sputum sample?
Removes excess secretions.
What is suctioning?
A bronchodilator should be given first
When giving bronchodilator and corticosteroid inhalers, which opens the airways so the other drug can better reach the base of the lungs?
The area measured of the skin test administered to screen for TB exposure.
What is an induration?
A white substance that grows in the mouth after using inhalers.
What is candidiasis?
Pt remains NPO until gag reflex has returned after a bronchoscopy.
What are safety/aspiration precautions?
Prevents atelectasis.
What is TCDB?
Indicates an emergency during an acute exacerbation of asthma because no air movement can be heard on auscultation.
What is Silent Chest?
Medication that turns bodily secretions an orange tint.
What is Rifampin?
An adverse reaction to IV theophylline.
What are dysrhythmias?
Measures the ventilation of the lungs.
What are PFTs?
A breathing technique to help keep the airways open longer.
What is PLB?
Pt has coughing, increased sputum, dyspnea, chest tightness, wheezing, inability to speak in full sentences, tachycardia, nasal flaring, accessory muscle use, diminished breath sounds, and increased RR.
What are possible manifestations of an asthma attack?
Droplet nuclei/ Droplet Precautions
How is TB transmitted? What should precautions would you place the pt on?
What is albuterol, epinepherine, and aminophylline
What meds are used for the treatment of an ACUTE asthma attack?
Used to determine which ABX therapy would work best on an organism.
What is a C&S?
Important nursing intervention after postural drainage.
What is oral/mouth care? Imagine that nastiness draining out of their oral cavity and not providing mouth care afterwards. Yuck!
Avoid extreme temperature changes, regularly monitor PFM readings, have a client-specific action plan, and keep a symptom and intervention diary.
What are client teaching items for school-age children?
Confirms a diagnosis of TB.
What are sputum studies and CXRs?
Can cause a person with CAL lose their drive to breathe.
What are high rates of O2 being administered? This is explained in the article posted in Canvas titled, Module 5 Lab Obj 1- COPD and CO2 Retention Article on Jan 31st.
Most common complication from a thoracentesis.
What is a pneumothorax?
When you slap someone's thoracic area with cupped hands, can also be done with a vest.
What is chest percussion?