ARDS
ABG changes expected in ARDS
Respiratory Acidosis
(↓ PaO₂, ↑ PaCO₂, ↓ pH)
Systems primarily affected by CF
What are the respiratory, digestive, and reproductive systems?
Common respiratory signs seen in a patient with a pulmonary embolism
What are tachypnea, cough, crackles, and low O₂ saturation?
Primary risk factor in the development of lung cancer
What is cigarette smoking?
Key nursing interventions for RSV
What is maintain/implement droplet and contact precautions and monitor oxygenation?
Key sign that ARDS is worsening and not just a typical respiratory illness
What is hypoxemia despite oxygen therapy?
Purpose of chest physiotherapy in CF
What is to loosen and remove thick mucus from the lungs?
The blood test that can help rule out PE
What is the D-dimer?
Common early symptoms of lung cancer
What is persistent cough or change in cough?
Telltale sign of a child with epiglottitis
What is drooling and sitting in the tripod position?
ARDS causes damage to this part of the lungs, allowing protein and fluid to leak into the alveoli
What is the alveolar capillary membrane?
Nursing priority during an acute CF exacerbation
What is maintain airway clearance and oxygenation?
Anticoagulant often started concurrently with warfarin
What is heparin?
Nursing assessment essential after thoracentesis or lung surgery
What is monitoring respiratory rate, breath sounds, oxygen saturation, and chest movement?
Supportive care measures for viral pharyngitis
What are humidifier, saltwater gargles, acetaminophen, and soft foods?
Two causes of direct lung injury that can lead to ARDS
What are pneumonia and aspiration?
Medication used by CF patients in order to digest food properly
What are pancreatic enzymes (e.g., Pancrease)?
Post-op interventions to prevent development of a PE
What are SCDs/TEDs and early ambulation?
Symptom that may occur with both pleural effusion and lung cancer
What is shortness of breath (dyspnea)?
Vaccination that greatly reduces the risk of epiglottitis
What is the Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type B) vaccine?
Oxygen therapy method commonly used in ARDS
What is Positive End Expiratory Pressure (PEEP)?
Organ damage that leads to CF-related diabetes
What is the pancreas (due to blocked ducts and scarring)?
Cardiovascular complication that can result from a large PE
What is pulmonary hypertension and right-sided heart failure?
Syndrome that causes facial and upper body swelling due to venous obstruction which can be medical emergency
What is superior vena cava syndrome?
Nursing priority when caring for a child with croup at home
What is use cool mist and monitor for signs of worsening respiratory distress?