Name the disorder
Emphysema and chronic bronchitis
COPD
2 interventions for a patient with COPD
Hydration
Tripod position
Bronchodilators
Airway clearance
Oxygen
Small, frequent meals
2 Symptoms of a pneumothorax
Absent breath sounds
Cyanosis
Decreased chest expansion
Increased work of breathing
SubQ emphysema
Tracheal deviation
A client who is being treated for pneumonia reports sudden shortness of breath. An arterial blood gas (ABG) is drawn, yielding the following values: pH 7.21, PaCO2 64 mm Hg, HCO3 = 24 mm Hg. What does the ABG reflect?
respiratory acidosis
Intermittent with reversible airflow obstruction and wheezing
Asthma
2 interventions for a patient with pneumonia
Oxygen
Antibiotics
Antipyretics
Analgesics
Hydration
Flow rate for a nasal cannula
1-6 L
Inflammation of the lungs caused by bacteria, fungi, or virus
Pneumonia
2 interventions for patient with CF
Airway clearance/CPT
Bronchodilators
Pancreatic enzymes
High protein/calorie diet
Vitamins
Treatment for acute asthma exacerbation
Bronchodilator/Albuterol/Beta 2 agonist
Upper airway infection, characterized by a barky cough and stridor
Croup
2 interventions for a patient with a trach
Suction
Site care
Change trach ties
Communication
Respiratory assessment
Oxygen
Extra trach at bedside
How is a TB diagnosis confirmed
Sputum culture
Genetic disorder, causing increased mucous, pulmonary, GI, and pancreas dysfunction.
Cystic fibrosis
3 interventions for a mechanically vented patient
Suction
Pain/sedation
Assess respiratory
Secure tube
Oral care
Name 1 medication used to treat PE
Lovenox
Heparin
Warfarin
TPA