This test is used to assess the efficiency of gas exchange in the lungs.
What is an ABG?
100
The most common complication seen after a patient has influenza.
What is pneumonia?
100
One benefit of a tracheostomy tube over an endotracheal tube is that the patient can participate in this activity.
What is eating; speaking?
100
Most cases of head and neck cancer are caused by this.
What is tobacco use (85%); will also accept excessive ETOH consumption?
200
Pulse oximetry would not be accurate if a patient has this condition.
What is peripheral constriction of arteries
200
This procedure would be used to retrieve a sample of the lung tissue for biopsy.
What is endoscopy?
200
Patient who have this often appear as if they have "raccoon eyes".
What is nasal fracture
200
After inflation of a tracheostomy tube cuff, this must be done every 8 hours to prevent tracheal necrosis.
What is measure/verify cuff pressure with a manometer?
200
This extreme procedure is often done following a total laryngectomy to decrease the risk of lymphatic spread.
What is radical neck dissection?
300
The carina is found in this part of the respiratory system.
What is where the trachea bifurcates?
300
A patient who has this procedure has a large needle inserted into the pleural space to remove fluid or obtain a specimen.
What is thoracentesis?
300
This population would be considered high risk for contracting influenza.
What is nursing home residents; immunocompromised; pregnant women; chronic illnesses; health care workers?
300
This type of trach tube would be used when the patient is stable enough to protect the airway and wants to start speaking.
What is a fenestrated tube?
300
Patients who have had a total laryngectomy may be able to speak again though the use of this device - though the voice may sound a bit mechanical.
What is artificial larynx (electrolarynx)?
400
This term is used to describe the distensibility of the lungs.
What is compliance?
400
Test measures peak expiratory flow rate among others.
What is pulmonary function test?
400
Identifying and avoiding "triggers" is the most important intervention in managing this condition.
What is allergic rhinitis?
400
The first thing the nurse would do if a tracheostomy tube is dislodged.
What is put it back in (reinsert it)?
400
Immediately after surgical removal of neck cancer, the nurse prioritizes the assessment of this system.
What is respiratory system?
500
This respiratory defense mechanism is useful in protecting the lungs from microorganisms.
What are nasal hairs; mucous & mucous membranes of resp tract; mucociliary escalator; IgA in mucous; cilia; cough reflex; reflex bronchoconstriction; alveolar macrophages
500
In this test the patient inhales a radioactive isotope followed by an injected (IV) radioactive isotope.
What is V/Q scan?
500
This procedure might be done to improve upper airway function, or to improve appearance.
What is rhinoplasty?
500
This would be the most important thing the nurse can do when performing trach care in the hospital to prevent respiratory tract infections.
What is maintain sterility?
500
This is a common symptom experienced by patients with early laryngeal cancer.