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O2 is required for…

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creating energy

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what is CO2

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by-product of energy production and is not used by the body

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O2 and CO2 are exchanged between the environment and the cells through…

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ventilation, respiration, and perfusion

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what is ventilation

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movement of air into and out of lungs

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what is respiration

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gas exchange between atmospheric air in the alveoli and the capillaries

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what is perfusion

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oxygenated capillary blood passes through the body tissues for use

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what are the two distinct phases of ventilation

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inspiration and expiration

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describe inspiration

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-diaphragm and intercostal muscles contract, enlarging the thorax and decreasing intrathoracic pressure, which allows air to rush in
-active, requires energy

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describe expiration

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-diaphragm and intercostal muscles relax, cuasing thorax to get smaller and increase pressure, which forces air our of the lungs
-passive

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describe the regulation of ventilation

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-regulated by CNS, chemoreceptors and baroreceptors
-drive to breathe is the recognition of increasing CO2 and hydorgen ions in the blood (by chemoreceptors)
-propriorecpetors send signal to increase ventilation with increased physical activity
-influenced by airway resistance, muscle tone, lung compliance, abdominal pressure, pleural space

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what is the functional unit of respiratory system

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-alveoli
-surrounded by cpillaries, gases move between them through diffusion
-alveoli collapse -> cant touch capillary -> impaired gas exchange

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what is perfusion impacted by?

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body position, activity level, adequacy of blood supply, and proper cardiovascular function

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describe hyperventilation

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-ventilation in excess of what is required to remove CO2
-possible causes include: anxiety, infection/fever, hypoxia, DKA, aspirin overdose, acid-base issue
-tx: slow breathing, use bag to rebreath CO2

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describe hypoventilation

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-ventilation is inadequate to meet the body’s oxygen demand OR is inadequate to remove sufficient CO2
-possible causes: COPD, obesity hypoventilation syndrome, atelectasis
-tx: ventilator

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describe hypoxia

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-inadequate oxygen available for cells
-possible causes: decreased Hgb, hypoventilation, aspiration, poor tissue perfusion
-tx: fix whats causing it

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what are some signs and symptoms of acute hypoxia

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-anxiety
-restlessness
-confusion
-drowsiness
-increased pulse
-dyspnea
-tachypnea
-increased BP
-cardiac arrythmias

bolded shit are first signs, CNS is first to suffer

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what are some signs and symptoms of chronic hypoxia

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-pallor
-fatigue
-altered thought process
-HA
-CP
-clubbing
-anorexia
-constipation
-decreased urine

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name some cardiovascular functions

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-pumps blood through the body delivering oxygen and nutrients and removing waste (i.e. circulating)
-plumbing and electrical function

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describe the plumbing function of the heart

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-pump (heart)
-pipes (vessels)

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describe the electrical function of the heart

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-pacemaker (SA node)
-electrical signla needs to move in an orderly fashion for the cardiac tissue to adequately function

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name some different altered cardiovascular functions

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-arrhythmia
-ischemia
-cardiac valve stenosis
-heart failure
-hypovolemia

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describe arrhythmia

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electrical conduction problem causing irregular or ineffective beats

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describe ischemia

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-impaired O2 delivery
-myocardial ischemia (causes chest pain) can lead to myocardial infarction
-angina
-CVA

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describe cardiac valve stenosis

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causes ineffective pumping

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describe heart failure
inefficient pumping of blood supply
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describe hypovolemia
inadequate blood supply
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what is the #1 thing to assess r/t oxygenation
assess to ensure patient is not in acute respiratory failure
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describe the assessment of history r/t oxygenation
-ask questions to identify abnormal function of cardiovascular/respiratory system -can ask yes or no questions if midly dyspneic or ask if anyone else can help answer questions
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describe the physical assessment r/t oxygenation
-inspect, palpate, auscultate -consider expected age-related findings
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what blood work can be used to evaluate oxygenation
-ABG -CBC -cardiac enzymes (CK-MB and troponin) -cholesterol, lipids, triglycerides
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what microbiology lab is used to evaluate oxygenation
culture and sensitivity | throat or nasopharyngeal swab, sputum samples
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what cardiac function diagnostic tests can be used to evaluate oxygenation
-EKG/ECG -holter monitor -echocardiogram (throacic or esophageal) (TTE/TEE) -cardiac stress test -cardiac angiography
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what pulmonary function diagnostic tests can be used to evaluate oxygenation
-CXR -capnography -lung scan (VQ scan) -pulmnary function tests -thoracentesis -bronchoscopy
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what are two types of nursing diagnoses r/t oxygenation
-oxygenation is the problem -oxygenation problems are the cause of other problems
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what are some nursing diagnoses examples where oxygenation is the problem
-ineffective airway clearance -impaired gas exchange -ineffective breathing pattern
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what are some examples of nursing diagnoses where oxygenation problems are the cause of other problems
-impaired cardiac output -impaired verbal communication -activity intolerance -risk for infection -anxiety -fatigue
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what are some different health promotion thingys for oxygenation
-healthy lifestyle -disease management -vaccinations -environmental pollutants
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# health promotion healthy lifestyle
-manage modifiable risk factors (diet, exercise, alcohol, smoking, stress/anxiety) -smoking cessation
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# health promotion disease management
-BP, cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL, LDL -COPD, asthma, emphysema, HF
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# health promotion vaccinations
-yearly influnza vaccine for everyone (6mo and older) -pneumococcal disease (pneumonia, meningitis) for elderly and at risk populations -COVID-19 vaccine
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# health promotion environmental pollutants
-frequent management of dust at home -using mask when exposure to irritants is likely -occupational exposures can trigger respiratory problems -monitor for pollution alerts and pollen alerts -use air filters and air conditioners
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name some interventions for altered respiratory function
-dyspnea management -airway maintenance -promotion of lung expansion
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describe dyspnea management
-anxiety management -energy conservation techniques -pursed lip breathing -diaphragmatic breathing
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describe airway maintenance
-mobilization of secretions (oral hydration, coughing, C&DB, IS, chest physiotherapy, suctioning) -management of artificial airways -CPR
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describe promotion of lung expansion
-positioning -pain control -C&DB -IS -management of chest tubes
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# dyspnea management describe the therpeutic effects of pursed lip breathing (smell the roses, blow out the candles)
-reduces anxiety/panic by slowing expiration and preventing collapse of smaller airways -gives sense of control
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# dyspnea management describe how to pursed lip breathe
-sit upright -inhale through the nose to the count of 3 -exhale slowly and evenly through pursed lips to the count of 7 -contract abdominal muscles while exhaling -repeat
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# dyspnea management describe the therapeutic effects of diaphragmatic breathing/belly breathing
-to create a more functional respiratory pattern, especially for ppl with COPD -decreases RR, increases gas exchange in more alveoli
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# dyspnea management describe how to diaphragmatic breath
-place one hand on abdomen and one on chest -inhale through nose while letting abdomen protrude as mush as possible -exhale through pursed lips while contracting abdominal muscles and pressing upward and inward with hand -repeat for 1 minute -practice several times a day
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# airway maintenance describe oral hydration
2-3 liters of oral fluid intake/day to help thin secretions
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# airway maintenance describe coughing
-productive or nonproductive -effective (better) or noneffetive (not better) -medications (expectorants, suppressants, lozenges)
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# airway maintenance what do expectorants do
make it easier to cough out shit
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# airway maintenance what do suppressants do
reduce drive to cough
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# airway maintenance what do lozenges do
-local anesthetic effect -moisten shit up
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# airway maintenance describe management of artificial airways
-endotracheal tube (intubation) -tracheostomy
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which is more invasive? tracheostomy or endotracheal tube
endotracheal tube
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describe deep breathing exercises
-in through the nose and out through the mouth -inhale deeply enough to move the bottom ribs
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describe incentive spirometry
-semi-fowlers position -splint PRN -exhale normally, place mouth on mouthpiece and inhale through the mouth. at full inhalation, instruct to hold breath for 3 seconds if possible -exhale normally
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how often should you use incentive spirometry for best effect
10 times every hour while awake | cause cough if done right
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following breathing exercises, secretions may have been mobilized and what can help clear the secretions
cough
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describe chest physiotherapy
-helps mobilize secretions for large amounts of secretions or ineffective coughs -selective usefulness in some populations -usually performed by RT, PT, specially trained nurses -use of percussion, vibration, and postural drainage
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when is suctioning required
when patient is unable to to clear secretions ## Footnote perform as often as needed, but avoid excessive suctioning
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what types of suctioning remove secretions from the pts mouth or upper throat
oropharynx or nasopharynx
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does tracheal suctioning require clean or sterile technique
sterile
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what are some risks of suctioning
-hypoxia -tissue trauma/bleeding -anxiety -death (from hypoxia and cardiac stress)
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what PPE should be used when suctioning
gloves, goggles, mask, gown ## Footnote exposure to secretions is likely
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# promotion of lung expansion positioning
-upright, fowlers, or semifowlers -tripod -prone
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# promotion of lung expansion management of chest tubes
-tube placed in the pleural space to remove trapped air, blood, or fluid -creates negative pressure, allowing lungs to expand more fully
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room air is __% oxygen
21%
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is oxygen administered with an order?
yep, treated like a medication -must be maanger by a licensed person (LPN, RN, RT, MD, etc) -however, in an emergency treat the pt first, then get an order
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and are some indications for oxygen administration
-hypoxia -tachypnea -tachycardia/CP -often administered while recovering from anesthesia or while using opioids
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name some saftey shit to consider with oxygen administration
-it is combustable and is often stored in compressed gas cynlinders -monitor tubing for effectiveness and evaluate over effectiveness of this therapy
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what is a flow meter
-attaches to the O2 outlet to adjust the amount of O2 being delivered -verify flow meter level regularly (check each time you enter the room)
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what is a humidifier
-container of sterile water which provides moisture to oxygen -sterlie water prevents infection -prevents drying, cracking and bleeding of nasal mucosa
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what is a portable compressed oxygen tank
-store upright in an appropriate holder -verify how much oxygen is iin the tank prior to and during use -use for transportation, short-term
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what is a compressor
-used in homes and long term care -changes room air into medical grade oxygen using filters and sieves
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describe high flow oxygen system
-provides total amount of inspired air -oxygen delivery does NOT vary with breathing pattern/depth
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describe low flow oxygen system
-provides only part of the total inspried air -more comfy -oxygen delivery varies with breathing pattern/depth
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name some common O2 delivery devices
-NC -venturi mask -simple face mask -non rebreather mask -biPAP/CPAP -ventilator
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# O2 delivery devices nasal cannula
-most common method of delivery -effective, easy to apply, most comfy -can be used with mouth breathers -client can eat, drink, talk, and perform ADLs with NC in place -generally *1-6L/minute* -specialized NC can deliver high flow oxygen
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# O2 delivery devices venturi mask
- high flow system - *4-6L/min* - oxygen mixes with the air - humidification used
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# O2 delivery devices simple face mask (SMF)
-covers the mouth and nose -interferes with talking, eating, and drinking -may lead to claustrophobic reaction -not suitable for COPD pts -*5-8L/min* -trach collar is a similar device, for use with tracheostomies
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# O2 delivery devices non-rebreather mask (NRB)
-delivery system with a bag attached to the bottom of the mask -oxygen supply flows into reservoir bag -has a valve that lergely prevents the inhalation of room or exhaled air -*10-15L/min*
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# O2 delivery devices biPAP
-bilevel postive airway pressure -mechanical ventilator to assist inspiration -creates different pressures in the airways during inhalation and exhalation -positive pressure helps to prevent atelectasis -noninvasive ventilator
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# O2 delivery devices CPAP
-continuous positive airway pressure -air under constant pressure used to decrease periodic hypoxemia -used for sleep apnea
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# O2 delivery devices ventilator
-artifical ventilation of the lungs -requires artificial pathway -rate, depth, FiO2, and pressures can be set on ventilator
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describe evaluation of oxygenation therapies
-titrate O2 to mainatin goal SpO2 -SpO2 (pulse oximetry) -arterial blood gases
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describe pulse oximetry
-non invasive -generally 95-99% in normal -% O2 carried by the available Hgb to peripheral tissues -cold hands/poor circulation can influence results
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describe aterial blood gases
-invasive -used when precise values are necessary

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