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Wk 1 Respiratory Labs and Diagnostics Flashcards

1
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What is oximetry referring to?

A

The amount of hemoglobin that is carrying oxygen

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2
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Decreased pulse ox could mean…

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Hypoventilation, atelectasis, pneumothorax,

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3
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Oximetry is commonly used to __ oxygen levels in hospitalized patients

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titrate

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4
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You can also put an pulse ox on an __ __ or __

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ear lobe or toe

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5
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Three types of sputum tests

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C&S, Cytology, and AFB (acid fast bacillus)

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6
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A C&S sputum should not be…

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saliva

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7
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A C&S sputum should be from where?

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The throat

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8
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What time is best to get a C&S sputum?

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Early am

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9
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For a chest x-ray, the patient needs to remove the metal on their body from where?

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Between neck and waist

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10
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What does CT scan stand for?

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Computed tomography

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11
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Describe the experience of the CT scan

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Hard table, scanner revolves around body, and makes a clicking sound

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12
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CT scans can be with or without

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contrast

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13
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What is contrast?

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A medium that is injected into the patient’s IV to help highlight their internal structures

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14
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Contrast is typically __ based

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Iodine

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15
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Contrast is nephro__

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nephrotoxic, hard on the kidneys

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16
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Two labs you need to look at if a patient is going for a CT with contast

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creatinine and BUN

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17
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A way you can tell if a patient might have a reaction to the iodine-based contrast for a CT is by asking them what?

A

If they are allergic to shellfish

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18
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When the contrast is injected the patient will feel a __ __ all over their body

A

warm flush

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19
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What should you encourage after the CT and why?

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Increased fluid PO intake to flush to contrast out of the kidneys

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20
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What does MRI stand for?

A

magnetic resonance imaging

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21
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What is a MRI used for?

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Assess lesions that are difficult to asses by CT and for distinguishing vascular from nonvascular structures

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22
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MRI does use a __ medium

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contrast

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23
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What is different about the contrast medium for MRI?

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It’s not iodine based

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24
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If the MRI is “closed” what is a concern for the patient?

A

Claustrophobia

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25
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What is important to do before having an MRI?

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Remove everything and anything metal

26
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What does a PET scan stand for?

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Positron Emission Tomography scan

27
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How does a PET scan work?

A

It uses a radioactive substance called a tracer to look for lung disease/cancer

28
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What is the difference between MRI/CT and a PET scan?

A

MRI/CT look at structure while a PET scan looks at function

29
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Examples of things a PET scan can look for…

A

Blood flow, use of oxygen, uptake of sugar

30
Q

A TB skin test is injection __

A

intradermally

31
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What degree angle should you inject a TB skin test?

A

10-15 degrees

32
Q

The solution for a TB needs to be in the __ and cause a __

A

epidermis, bleb

33
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What is a bronchoscopy?

A

Scoping of the bronchi

34
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Two reasons for a bronchoscopy

A

Obtain a biopsy or for treatment

35
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What needs to be anesthetized for a bronchoscopy?

A

Naso and/or oropharynx

36
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3 nursing care considerations for a patient before a bronchoscopy

A

Consent form, NPO for 6-12 hours, give sedation

37
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3 nursing care considerations for a patient after a bronchoscopy

A

Keep NPO until gag reflex returns
Blood tinged mucus NOT abnormal
If biopsy done, monitor for hemorrhage or pneumothorax

38
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What is the first sign of internal bleeding?

A

An increase in heart rate that is unexplained

39
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What is the next best nursing action for a patient experiencing blood tinged mucous after a bronchoscopy?

A

Document the findings

40
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What is a pneumothorax?

A

Collapsed lung

41
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4 ways a lung biopsy can be taken

A

Bronchoscopy, transthoracic needle aspiration, open lung biopsy, VATS procedure

42
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What is a VATS procedure?

A

Video assisted thoracic surgery

43
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Where is a VATS procedure done?

A

OR

44
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Where is an open lung biopsy done?

A

OR

45
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Where is a transthoracic needle aspiration done?

A

Radiology with CT guidance

46
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Where is a bronchoscopy done?

A

Endoscopy suite

47
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What is a cystoscopy?

A

Scoping of the bladder

48
Q

What is a pleural effusion?

A

Build-up of excess fluid between the layers of the pleura outside the lungs

49
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What is the treatment for a pleural effusion?

A

Thoracentesis

50
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3 reasons for a thoracentesis

A

obtain fluid for diagnosis, remove pleural fluid, instill medication

51
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What do they do during a thoracentesis?

A

Insert a large bore needle into the pleural space

52
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What is the problem with a pleural effusion?

A

Impacts surface area for oxygen delivery

53
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What is third spacing?

A

accumulation of fluid from the blood within body cavities, intestinal areas, or areas of the body that normally contain little or no fluid.

54
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3 nursing considerations before a thoracentesis

A

consent form, patient upright with elbows on overhead table in room, instruct not to talk

55
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Nursing care after thoracentesis

A

Chest x ray and assess for hypoxia and pneumothorax

56
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During a pulmonary function test, most patient have their nose

A

pinched

57
Q

Maximum amount of air expelled forcefully in 1 second is what?

A

forced expiratory volume or FEV1

58
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Who has a problem pushing air out?

A

COPD patients!

59
Q

The FEV1 on a patient with COPD would be…

A

lower

60
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What is a peak flow meter?

A

It’s used in asthma patients to assess for early asthma attack. Measures their FEV1

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