exam 1 in class stuff Flashcards

Question

biopsy/brinchoscopy nursing interventions

Answer 1

assess for pregnancy, hypersensitivity to antibiotics, iodine or dyes do not eat/drink fluids 8-12 hrs before remove all stuff assess for complications monitor for respiratory difficulty don't smoke for 6-8 hrs before

Answer 2

identify abnormalities in chest structure and lung tissue, for diagnosis of diseases and injuries

Answer 3

no preparation

Answer 4

CT of the thorax may be performed when x-rays do not show some areas well, such as the pleura and mediastinum. An MRI of the thorax is used to diagnose alterations in lung tissue that are more difficult to visualize

Answer 5

lay still assess for metallic implants remove transdermal medication pathcess don't do if pregnant don't eat 4 hrs before assess for allergies to shellfish/iodone

Answer 6

his noninvasive test is used to evaluate or monitor oxygen saturation of the blood.

Answer 7

Assess for factors that may alter findings, including faulty placement, movement, dark skin color, and acrylic nails. Light

Answer 8

ulture and sensitivity of a single sputum specimen is done to diagnose bacterial infections, identify the most effective antibiotic, and evaluate treatment.

Answer 9

collect early in morning 2-3 deep breaths then cough if unstable get sputum during brinchocspy

Answer 10

A large-bore needle is inserted through the chest wall and into the pleural space done to obtain a specimen of pleural fluid for diagnosis

Answer 11

verify conset admisnter a cough suppresant position upright pressure may be felt

Answer 12

his test is performed with two nuclear scans to measure breathing (ventilation) and circulation (perfusion) A ventilation scan is performed by scanning the lungs as the patient inhales radioactive gas. A perfusion scan is performed by injecting radioactive albumin into a vein and scanning the lungs.

Answer 13

Tell the patient to remove all jewelry from the neck and chest.

Answer 14

acute- rapid onset, most common acute shaking chills, fever, rust collored sputum localized chest pain that increases with breathing resolves uneventfully

Answer 15

caused by bacteria found in water, warm standing dry cough, general fever-dyspnea, malaise, chills, fever headaches confusion

Answer 16

not typical presentation, more similar to bronchitis. known as walking pneumonia fever, headache, myalgias, and arthralgias , dry non prudctuve cough

Answer 17

complication of influenza Flulike symptoms of headache, fever, fatigue, malaise, and muscle aches are common, along with a dry cough.

Answer 18

parasitic, immunoocomprimised are at risk patch lungs, filled with thickened alveoli brupt onset with fever, tachypnea and shortness of breath, and a dry, nonproductive cough.

Answer 19

content entering lungs risk factors are depressed cough/gag reflexes, impaired swallowing Common complications of aspiration pneumonia include abscesses, bronchiectasis (chronic dilation of the bronchi and bronchioles), and gangrene of pulmonary tissue

Answer 20

respiratory support oxygen is priority promote airway clearence promote efective breathing reduce energy demands

Answer 21

echinacea- treat uri goldenseal-treat bacteria/fungal

Answer 22

chest x ray sputum gram stain sputum culture CBC/WBC pulse ox abg

Answer 23

2 rypes of vaccine Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine 13 (PCV13, Prevnar-protects against 13- used in children 12-15 months and 2-6 evens pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23, Pneumovax-protects against 23- used in adults

Answer 24

antibiotics to eradicate the infection bronchodilators to reduce bronchospasm and improve ventilation.

Answer 25

increase fluid intake to 2500-3000 incentive spirometry oxygen therapy chest physiotherapy

Answer 26

,hypoxemia ,oxygen is proirty, confused d/t not getting enough o2, respiratoy failure

Answer 27

assess rest status assess cough/sputum place in fowlers assis to cough and db fluid of 2500-300 incentive spirometry, postural drainage, percussion, vibration provide rest periods administer oxygen slow breathing relaxation techniques assist with activities schedule rest periods

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