ATI - Chapter 53 Flashcards
Oxygen helps maintain adequate _____ for clients who have many acute and chronic respiratory problems (hypoxemia, cystic ribrosis, asthma). or are at risk for developing hypoxia.
cellular oxygenation
Maintaining a patient ____ is a nursing priority. It involves mobilizing secretions, suctioning the airway, and managing artificial airways (endotracheal tubes, tracheostomy tubes) to promote adquate gas exhange and lung expansion.
airway
A ___ is a device with a sensor probe that attaches securely to the fingertip, to =, birdge of nose, earlobe, or froehead with a clip or band.
pulse oximeter
A pulse oximeter measure pulse saturation (______) via a wave of infrared light that measures light absorption by oxygenated and deoxygenated hemoglboin in arterial blood.
SpO2
SpO2 reliably reflects the precent of saturation of ______ (sSaO2) when the SaO2 is greater than ____%
hemoglobin
70%
Oxygen is tasteless and colorless gas that accounts for 21% of ____.
atmospheric air
Oxygen flow rates vary to maintain an SpO2 of _____% to ___% using the lowest amount of oxygen to achieve the goal without risking complications.
95 - 100%
The fraction of inspired oxygen (FIO2) is the percentage of oxygen the client ____.
receives
Noninvasive measurment of the oxygen saturation of the blood for monitoring respiratory status when assessment finding inlcude any of the following.
increased work of breathing wheezing coughing cyanosis changes in respiratory rate or rhythm adventitious breath sounds restlessness, irritability, confusion
Interventions for readings less than 90% (indicating hypoxemia)
confirm probe placement
confirm that the oxygen delivery system is functioning and that the lcient is receiving the prescribed oxygen levels
place the client in semi-fowler’s or fowler’s position to promote chest expansion and to maximize ventilation
Encrougae deep breathing
Remain with the client and provide emotional support to decrease anxiety
The SpO2 expected reference range
95 -100
The SpO2 accepted levels reference range
91-100
Some illness states can allow for ____ to ____. Readings less than 90% reflect hypoxemia.
85-89
SpO2 values can be slightly lower for older adult clients and client who have ___.
dark skin
Additional reasons for low SpO2 levels include hypothermia, por peripheral blood flow, too much light (sun, infrared lamps), low hemoglobin levels, ______, movement, edema and nail polish.
jaundice
Oxygen is a thrapeutic gas that treats _____(low levels of arterial oxygen). Administering and adjusting it requires a prescription.
hypoxemia
Manifestations of early hypoxemia
tachypnea tachycardia restlessness, anxiety, confusion pale skin, mucous membranes elevated bp use of accessory muscles, nsala flaring, tracheal tugging, adventitious lung sounds
Manifestations of late hypoxemia
stupor cyonotic skin, mucous membranes bradypnea bradycardia hypotension cardiac dysrhythmias
Monitor respiratory rate and pattern, level of consciousness, SpO2, and _____ when giving oxygen therapy.
arterial blood gas
Provide oxygen therapy at the ___ liter flow that will correct hypoxemia.
lowest
Maske sure the mask creates a secure seal over the ______.
nose and mouth
Assess/monitor hypoxemia and hypercarbia (elevated levels of CO2); restlessness, hypertension and _____.
headache
Ausculate the lungs for breath sounds and adventitious sounds, such as _____.
crackles and wheezes
Assess/Monitor ______- status with pulse oximetery and arterial blood gases (ABGs)
oxygenation