Patient Interventions Flashcards
(43 cards)
What is the normal breathing rate for an adult?
15-20 breaths per minute
What is the normal breathing rate for a child?
20-30 breaths per minute
What is normal oxygen saturation?
95-100%
less than 85% indicates body is not receiving enough oxygen
What is the maximum flow rate for a nasal cannula?
5L/min
Above 5L/min nasal passages may dry causing eitaxis
What is a nebulizer?
Uses oxygen to break up soluitions and suspensions into small aerosol droplets that can directly be inhaled
May also be used to humidify oxygen delivery
What is the minimum oxygen flow rate for a simple face mask?
5L/min
Should be more than 5L/min and 30-50% oxygen concentration
What is a non-rebreathing mask?
-Flow rate and O2 %
Valves prevent rebreathing of exhaled air
How does a partial rebreathing mask work?
-Flow rate and O2%
Two way valve between reservoir and facemask
First 1/3rd of exhaled breath is exhaled into reservoir bag to be inhaled on next breath
How does a venturi mask work?
Mixes oxygen with room air to deliver a precise O2%
What is the flow rate of a partial rebreathing mask?
6-10LPM
What O2 concentration is delivered through use of a partial rebreathing mask?
50-60%
What is the flow rate of a non-rebreathing mask?
10-15LPM
What is the O2 concentration delivered through a non-rebreathing mask?
80-100%
What masks are good for patients with COPD?
Venturi mask
24-60%
What is oxygen toxicity?
The average healthy patient can tolerate 50% oxygen for 24-48 hours safely
How far can an MRT suction?
Not past the larynx and must specifically be trained to do so
What kind of conditions are optimal for suction?
Aseptic conditions to prevent respiratory infection
What are enteral routes of medical administration?
Sublingual, buccal, rectal, GI administration
What precautions are there for post-op hip arthroplasty patients?
Never adduct past midline
Avoid hyperextension
Avoid internal rotation
Avoid abduction
When transferring a post-op hip arthroplasty patients what side do you roll them toward?
Roll toward unaffected side
How high should an IV bag hang?
18-24” or 45-60cm
How often should you assess IV site?
Every 30 minutes
What do you do in the event contrast is extravasated?
Explain what is suspected and what you are doing to the patient Stop the infusion immediately Remove the needle Apple cold pack and elevate arm Notify Rad/ordering physician Complete incident report
What is INR?
International normalized ratio indicates the risk of blood clot or bleeding
