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100
These are the 2 primary functions of the respiratory system.
What is provide oxygen for metabolism in the tissues and remove carbon dioxide. **BONUS: what are some other functions of the respiratory system?
100
A sputum specimen should be collected at this time
What is early morning. **BONUS: If a respiratory treatment has been ordered, would you obtain the sputum sample before or after the treatment?
100
A patient with emphysema should be placed on nasal cannula at no more than this many liters/min
What is 2 L/min. **BONUS: Explain the differences in use of a nasal cannula, simple face mask, venturi mask, and a non-rebreather mask for supplemental oxygen.
100
This type of precautions are needed for someone with an active TB infection.
What is airborne precautions. **BONUS: The risk of TB transmission is greatly reduced after how many weeks of being treated with TB meds?
100
If a corticosteroid and a bronchodilator (both inhaled route) are prescribed at the same time, you would administer this one first.
What is the bronchodilator. **BONUS: Bronchodilators are contraindicated in people with what diseases/disorders?
200
This is the leaf-shaped elastic flap structure at the top of the larynx
What is the epiglottis. **BONUS: What does the epiglottis do?
200
A patient should be maintained in which position during a bronchoscopy?
What is semi-Fowler's position. **BONUS: Name two possible complications from a bronchoscopy.
200
These are signs/symptoms one would see with a pneumothorax.
What is: absent breath sounds on the affected side, cyanosis, dyspnea, hypotension, tachycardia, tachypnea, sharp chest pain, crepitus **BONUS: With a tension pneumothorax, would you expect to see tracheal deviation to the affected side or unaffected side and why?
200
The length of time a TB patient's medication regimen will last.
What is 6-12 months. **BONUS: Name typical signs/symptoms of TB.
200
Nasal decongestants should not be used for more than 48 hours due to this possible occurrence
What is rebound congestion. **BONUS: Patient's taking decongestants should avoid consuming large amounts of caffeine. Why?
300
These are the basic units of gas exchange
What is the alveoli. **BONUS: Describe the respiratory process.
300
This is the removal of fluid or air from the pleural space via transthoracic aspiration
What is a thoracentesis. **BONUS: What do you (as the nurse) need to monitor for after this procedure (in terms of possible complications)?
300
This position is best for patients with COPD who are experiencing shortness of breath.
What is sitting up and leaning forward (tripod position) **BONUS: Why does a patient with COPD develop a "barrel chest" appearance?
300
A patient with pleurisy should lay on which side?
What is the affected side (to splint the chest). **BONUS: What is pleurisy?
300
Many tuberculosis medications can cause these serious toxic effects. (Name at least 2).
What is hepatotoxicity, nephrotoxicity, neurotoxicity, optic neuritis, ototoxicity. **BONUS: Rifampin, Rifabutin, and Rifapentine can all cause what color of body secretions?
400
This type of pleura lines the inside of the thoracic cavity and upper surface of the diaphragm
What is the parietal pleura. **BONUS: This type of pleura covers the pulmonary surfaces.
400
You need to avoid doing this before obtaining an ABG because it will deplete the patient's oxygen and give inaccurate ABG results
What is suctioning. **BONUS: List the normal lab values for: pH, CO2, HCO3, PaO2, and O2 sat.
400
This is the presence of epithelioid cell tubercles in the lung; the exact cause is unknown
What is sarcoidosis. **BONUS: What is the name of the test where a Sarcoid node antigen is injected intradermally and causes a local nodular lesion in about 1 month.
400
After hyperventilating the patient with a tracheostomy, the nurse should provide intermittent suction for no longer than this many seconds
What is 10 seconds. **BONUS: List interventions needed for someone with a tracheostomy
400
Streptomycin is this class of antibiotic
What is an aminoglycoside. **BONUS: What are specific things you need to monitor for while taking streptomycin?
500
Respiratory problems can arise when there is a problem with one of these two respiratory mechanisms
What is ventilation or perfusion **BONUS: Name an example of a ventilation disorder. Name an example of a perfusion disorder
500
You may need to instruct a patient to refrain from smoking and using bronchodilators 4-6 hours before this test
What is a pulmonary function test. **BONUS: What are these tests used to evaluate?
500
Name 3 possible causes of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
What is sepsis, fluid overload, shock, trauma, neurological injuries, burns, DIC, drug ingestion, aspiration, inhalation of toxic substances. **BONUS: Explain physiologically what happens during ARDS?
500
In a patient with acute respiratory failure, the nurse should administer oxygen to maintain the PaO2 at a level greater than this amount
What is 60-70 mmHg. **BONUS: If supplemental oxygen can't maintain an adequate PaO2 level, what should the nurse prepare for?
500
Isoniazid should be administered at this time, (in relation to food).
What is 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals (because food may delay absorption). **BONUS: List side effects of this medication.