Respiratory System Flashcards
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Q
What should the CNA do for a person with hypoxemia?
A
Raise HOB
Decrease chatting around them
Ask yes/no questions
Alternate periods of rest and activity
1
Q
What are the S/S of hypoxemia?
A
Cyanosis/ grayish color of skin Irregular respirations (panting/deep breaths) Mouth breather Nose flares Short sentences Quiet voice
2
Q
What is a pulse oximeter used for?
A
Measures O2 in blood
94-99 is good
Below 90 is bad
3
Q
S/S of respiratory distress:
A
SOB talks soft/ gasps in between words Noisy breathing/ mouth breather Dizziness/ orthostatichypotension Cyanosis/blue/grayish/maroon Trouble eating/ decrease in nutrition and fluids Decrease respiratory rate(below 12 or above 20) Cool/clammy skin Decrease in activity Increase in HR Coughing
4
Q
CNAs job when person has respiratory distress:
A
Raise HOB Alternate periods of rest and activity Ask yes/no questions Encourage protein FF Monitor breathing Vitals Increase ADLs TLC
5
Q
What are the S/S of pneumonia?
A
Tired
Coughing
Fever
6
Q
CNAs job for a person with pneumonia:
A
Raise HOB Yes/no questions Alternate periods of rest and activity Check vitals FF Encourage protein
