CH 40 Respiratory

Question 1

Managing Airway Compromise includes

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respiratory assessment and measuring vital signs

Question 2

Oxygen

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helps maintain adequate cellular oxygenation for clients who have many acute and chronic respiratory problems

Question 3

Respiratory problems include but nit limited to

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bronchitis, cystic fibrosis, asthma

Question 4

People with respiratory issues are at risk for

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developing hypoxia

Question 5

Hypoxia is

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respiratory illness, circulatory impairment

Question 6

Maintaining a patent airway is a

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nursing priority

Question 7

A pulse oximeter

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a device with.a sensor probe that can attach to the fingertip, toe,bridge of nose, earlobe, or forehead

Question 8

A pulse oximeter measures

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pulse saturation

Question 9

Oxygen is a tasteless and colorless gas that accounts for

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21% of atmospheric air

Question 10

OXygen flow rates vary to maintain an oxygen

Answer 10

of 95% to 100%

Question 11

you always want to use the lowest amount of oxygen to achieve

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the goal without risking complications

Question 12

The fraction of inspired oxygen is the

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percentage of oxygen the client recieves

Question 13

Noninvasive measurement of the oxygen saturation of the blood for monitoring respiratory status when assessment finding include

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increased breathing work, wheezing, coughing, cyanosis, changes in respiratory rate or rhythm, adventitious breathe sounds, restlessness irritability confusion dyspnea orthopnea

Question 14

Reading of spo2 less than 90%

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indicate hypoxemia

Question 15

Always place client in

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semi-fowlers or fowlers position

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semi-fowlers and fowlers position promote

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chest expansion to maximize ventilation

Question 17

encourage deep breathing

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for clients with hypoxemia

Question 18

The expected sp02 refrence range is

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95% to 100%

Question 19

Some illnesses can reflect an spo2 of

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88%-92%

Question 20

Sp02 values can be lower for

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older adults and dark skin clients

Question 21

Reasons for low sp02 can be

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hypothermia, poor peripheral blood flow, too much light, low hemoglobin, jaundice, movement, edema, metal studs in nails, nails polish

Question 22

Oxygen is a

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therapeutic gas that treat hypoxemia

Question 23

Administering and adjusting oxygen

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requires a prescription

Question 24

Early manifestations of hypoxia

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tachypnea, tachycardia, restlessness, anxiety, confusion, pale skin, mucous membranes, elevated blood pressure, use of accessory muscles, nasal flaring

Question 25

Late manifestations of hypoxia

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Stupor, cyanotic skin and mucous membranes, bradypnea,bradycardia, hypotension, cardiac dysthymia's

Question 26

Provide oxygen therapy

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at the lowest liter flow that correct hypoxia

Question 27

Make sure the mask

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creates a secure seal over the nose and mouth

Question 28

Monitor for hypercabia which is

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elevated levels of c02, restlessness, hypertension, headache

Question 29

Discontinue supplemental oxygen

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gradually

Question 30

nasal cannula

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delivers fi02 of 24% to 44% flow rate 1to 6ml a min

Question 31

Simple face mask

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covers clients nose and mouth delivers fi02 35-50%. flow rate 6ml-12ml a min

Question 32

Minimum flow rate is

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6l a minute to ensure flushing of c02 from the mask