exam 2 Flashcards
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hypoxemia assessment findings
Tachypnea
Pallor
cyanosis
Respiratory distress signs
weak peripherial pulses
Resp distress symptoms
retractions, nasal flaring, grunting, head bobbing, restlessness, stridor, wheezing, rales
First sign of resp illness?
Tachypnea
hypoxemia management
-Provide O2 at the lowest liter flow that corrects the hypoxemia
-Less than 91% requires nursing intervention
-Less than 86% is a life-threatening emergency
-Chest physiotherapy–> promotes mucus clearance by mobilizing secretions
-Suctioning–> always suction the mouth before the nose in kids–> do not want to increase risk of aspiration pneumonia
Hypoxemia priorities of care
o2 therapy
pulse ox
CPT
suctioning
What is Aerosol therapy?
Physical findings of CF (GI)
-decrease pancreatic enzymes=abd distention and thick mucous
-meconium ileus at birth –>difficulty passing stool –> vomiting
-steatorrhea
-FTT
-Vitamin A, D, E, K deficiency
-PMH of respiratory infections
diagnostic for CF
Sweat chloride test
Sodium higher than 90
SCT indication of CF?
> 40 in infants (less than 3mo)
->60 for all ages
CF management (pulmonary)
-airway clearance therapy
-CPT
-aersol therapy
How does dornase alfa help alleviate sx of cystic fibrosis?
-decreases viscosity of mucus and bronchodilators
What medication is given with cystic fibrosis to treat pulmonary sx?
dornase alfa
Croup assessment findings
-barking cough
-inspiratory stridor
-tachypnea
-sudden onset at night
-self limiting (resolves on its own)
-lasts 3-5 days
priorities of croup
-educate families on sx
hospitalization for significant stridor at rest or severe retractions
-cool mist/steamy bathroom
O2—>ox continuous
-hydration
Racemic epinephrine
decrease edema, effects last up to 2 hours and sx may worsen requiring another tx
Chronic Asthma medications
Long-acting bronchodilators/B2-adrenergic Agonist (formoterol) Inhalation corticosteroid (Fluticosone) Mast-cell Stabilizer (Cromolyn) Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists (Montelukast
s/s of asthma
hacking, nonproductive cough, dyspnea, chest tightness, wheezing or crackles
A SILENT CHEST IS A OMNIOUS SIGN (no airmovement)
Status asthmaticus
a prolonged severe asthma attack uncontrolled by typical regimen. LIFE THREATENING
Status asthmaticus symptoms
wheezing or lack of air movement in lungs
labored breathing
accessory muscles
hypoxia
diaphoresis
Status asthmaticus Nursing actions/ Priority of care
Cardioresp monitoring, O2, ABG’s
-admin bronchodilators and anti-inflammtory meds
-prepare for intubation
Status asthmaticus medication management
Theophylline
Mg sulfate Iv
Heliox
Ketamine
Theophylline
anti inflammatory and reverses corticosteroid resistance
Theophylline has a risk for toxicity so we have to frequently monitor?
Blood levels
Mg sulfate
relaxes bronchial muscles, expanding airways