Labs & Diagnostics
Medications &
Prevention
Non-pharm Methods
Discharge
Instructions
Nursing Diagnoses
100

Determines need for oxygen.

What is pulse oximetry or ABGs?

100

First line of treatment early on.

What is broad-spectrum antibiotics?

100

Simple intervention to promote full use of lungs and proper perfusion of alveoli.

What is HOB elevation?

100

Activity/action that the pt should not engage in.

What is smoking cessation?

100

Pt states “I don’t want to sit up and eat.“

What is activity intolerance?

200

Elevated value after blood draw results come back.

What is elevated WBC?

200

Culture results are back!

What is narrow-spectrum antibiotics?

200

Keep the ball within the arrows.

What is an incentive spirometer?

200

Pt is concerned about the air in his house being very dry.

What is humidified air?

200

Pt states “I feel like I can’t breathe, even when the nurse suctions me.”

What’s is ineffective airway clearance?

300

Pleural effusions visible.

What is chest x-ray?

300

Reduces incidence of pneumonia.

What is pneumococcal vaccine?

300

Intervention for expectoration.

What is coughing and deep breathing exercises?

300

Pt states “Ok great! I’ll let my friend know I can still meet up for golf on Friday!”

What is rest and sleep?

300

Risk for ____ related to fever and tachypnea.

What is deficient fluid volume?

400

Sterile container! Cough or suction.

What is sputum culture?

400

Pt complaining of feeling sweaty and shaky.

What is antipyretics?

400

Intervention to prevent pt with NPO status from aspiration.

What is suctioning?

400

Pt states “I’ll just use the antibiotics until my symptoms resolve.”

What is medication compliance And understanding?

400

Pt doesn't want to cough and deep breathe every 1-2hrs.

What is impaired gas exchange?

500

Sputum culture is ineffective in determining diagnosis. Next?

What is bronchoscopy?

500

Pt receiving supplemental oxygen and last round of IV antibiotics states, “I feel like I can’t fully breathe.”

What is inhaled bronchodilators?

500

Prevention of fever and tachypnea.

What is hydration?

500

Pt states she struggles with maintaining water intake.

What is hydration techniques?

500

Absence of breath sounds indicate…

What is risk for aspiration pneumonia?