The nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed humidified oxygen at 6 L/minute. Which type of liquid will the nurse gather to set up the humidifier?
A. tap water
B. normal saline
C. distilled water
D. mineral oil
C
WHat is the role of alveoli
oxygenate venous blood
remove Co2
when breathing in (inhale)
does the diaphragm ascend or descend?
do the ribs move up and out or in and down?
do we increase intrapulmonic pressure or lung volume?
descend
up and out
lung volume
what do nebulizers do
disperse fine particles of liquid medication into the deeper passages of the respiratory tract
The nurse schedules a pulmonary function test to measure the amount of air left in a client's lungs at maximal expiration. What test does the nurse order?
1. Tidal volume (TV)
2. Total lung capacity (TLC)
3. Forced Expiratory Volume (FEV)
4. Residual Volume (RV)
RV
Lower airway?
Whats the function?
trachea, bronchi
bronchioles
conduction of air, mucociliary clearance, produce pulmonary surfactant
what is the respiratory center in the brain
medulla by Co2
An older resident at a long-term care facility has been placed on oxygen via a partial rebreather mask due to COVID-19. While helping the resident prepare for sleep, the nurse notices the mask is no longer fitting properly. Which question should the nurse prioritize?
A. "Did you remove your dentures?"
B. "Is your mask causing discomfort?"
C. "Did someone take your mask off?"
D. "Did someone loosen the straps on your mask?"
B
which lung has 3 lobes, what type of tissue is it made of?
right and elastic
How is oxygen carried in the body
red blood cells due to binding between hemoglobin in RBC's and O2
A woman comes to the emergency room with her 2-year-old son. She states he woke up and had a loud barking cough. The child is suffering from:
A. atelectasis.
B. pulmonary fibrosis.
C. asthma.
D. croup.
D
What is the role of surfactant
reduce surface tension between alveoli preventing collapse
nursing history for Respiratory
vUsual patterns of respiration
vMedications
vHealth history
vRecent changes
vLifestyle and environment
vCough or sputum
vPain or dyspnea
vFever or fatigue
A client with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has been ordered oxygen at 3 L/min as needed for treatment of dyspnea. What delivery mode is most appropriate to this client's needs?
A. Nasal cannula
B. Simple mask
C. Partial rebreather mask
D. Nonrebreather mask
A
pulmonary ventilation vs. perfusion
movement of air in and out of lungs
oxygenated capillary blood passes through body tissue
Physical assessment for respiratory system
(Head to toe)
inspect
palpate
auscultate