Respiratory Flashcards
(2 cards)
1
Q
Effective “Huff Coughing” Includes? page 594
A
- Have Patient assume a sitting position with forearms supported by pillow.
- Instruct to inhale slowly through the mouth while breathing deeply from the diaphragm.
- Hold breath for 2-3 seconds
- Forcefully exhale quickly as if trying to fog a mirror
- Repeat 2-4 (X2)
- cough when mucus is felt in tubes
- Rest for 5-10 breaths
- Repeat until mucus is cleared.
2
Q
Pneumoconiosis?
A
General term used to describe lung conditions reflected by inhaled and retained mineral or metal dust particles.