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Semester 2 Chap 9: Care of patient w/ Respiratory Disorder


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[Front]


What is the leaf-shaped area of the cartilage that protect the larynx when swallowing?
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Epiglottis

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Why are there tiny hair in the naval cavity?
To trap dust and other foreign particles from entering the lower respiratory.
The bronchioles are divided into smaller groups callled?
Terminal bronchioles or alveolar ducts.
What is the most common cause of pulmonary edema?
Increased capillary pressure from the left ventricular failure.
List some nursing intervention after a bronchoscopy:
Keep patient on NPO. Keep patient semi-Fowler’s position. Monitor patient for increased dyspnea. Monitor sputum signs for hemorrhage after biopsy.
List the following nursing interventions for thoracentesis:
Explaining procedure. Obtaining written consent. Relieve patient’s anxiety.
List the following normal blood gas values:
Ph: 7.35-7.45. PaCO2: 35-45 mm Hg. PaO2:80-100 mm Hg. HCO3-:21-28 mEq/L. SaO2:95%.
What reflects pH acidity?
Equal to or less than 7.35.
What reflects pH alkalinity?
Equal to or greater than 7.45.
Pharynx contains these:
Nasal cavity. Nasopharynx. Oropharynx. Laryngopharynx.
The lower respiratory contain:
Larynx. Trachea. Bronchi.
The lung contains the following:
Bronchioles. Alveoli. Pulmonary capillary.
Throughout the thoracentesis, what should the nurse be monitoring:
Vital signs. General appearance. Respiratory.
What do you do after the thoracentesis?
Position patient on unaffected side. Label the specimen and send it immediately to the laboratory.
What happens then SaO2 sat drop below 85%?
The ability of hemoglobin to feed oxygen to tissue weakens.
What does the patient experience during an obstruction sleep apnea?
A generalized startle response, snorts, and gasps.
List some of the following high risk of obstruction sleep apnea:
Males. Older age. Obesity. Nasal conditions. Receding chin. Pharyngeal structural abnormalities.
What are the 3 types of anthrax?
Cutaneous. Gastrointestinal. Inhalational.
List two anti-tubercular agent:
Ethambutol, Myambutol. Isoniazid, INH.
List the following nursing interventions for tuberculosis:
Immediately ask permission to place patient under AFB precautions.
AFB precaution for tuberculosis includes:
Isolated took with negative air pressure. Doors and windows closed to maintain air flow.
List the following nursing intervention for pneumonia:
Rest periods. Position patient in high Fowler’s.
If a patient has pneumothorax, what would the patient had/have experienced:
A chest injury. Decrease breath sound on affected side; sudden, sharp, chest pain with dyspnea.
List some of the following nursing interventions for pneumothorax:
Maintaining airway patency. Providing adequate oxygenation. Asses and document patency of the chest tube system, keeping it free from kinks. Monitor blood pressure. Place patient in high Fowler’s. Note color and amount of drainage.
What is the most common cause of pulmonary edema?
Increased capillary from left ventricular failure.
List the following nursing intervention for pulmonary embolism:
Applying anti-embolism stocking; TED hose. Long-term anti-coagulation therapy.
List the following nursing interventions for emphysema:
Decrease patient’s anxiety. Promoting optimal air exchange. Elevate head of bed. Administrator low-flow oxygen; 1 to 2 liters by nasal cannula, as ordered.