a MCPHS- Provider I- Ch 25 Respiratory Care Modalities

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Oxygen concentration in room air  21%  
Hypoxemia vs. Hypoxia  Emia:decreased oxygen in blood, Oxia:decreased oxygen supply to tissues  
Manifestation r/t Hypoxemia  Changes in mental status, Dyspnea, Increased BP, Changes in HR, Dysrhythmias  
Late sign r/t Hypoxemia  Central cyanosis  
Oxygen toxicity occurs when  Too high O concentration for an extended period of time  
Hypoxemic vs. Circulatory vs. Anemic vs. Histotoxic Hypoxias  Hyp:decreased O in blood, C:inadequate capillary circulation, A:ineffective hemoglobin concentration, Histo:caused by toxic substance  
Stimulus for respiration r/t COPD  Decrease in blood O  
Normal stimulus r/t Respiration  Elevated CO2  
Cannula vs. Partial rebreather vs. Non-rebreather vs. Venturi r/t O flow rate  C:1-6 L/min, P:8-11 L/min, N:12 L/min, V:4-8 L/min  
Low-flow vs. High-flow oxygen delivery systems  LF:combines O w/Pt's inspiration & inspired O changes, HF:Pt's that require constant and precise amount of O  
Reservoir bags must remain inflated during  Inspiration and expiration  
Non-rebreathing masks prevent  Room air from entering mask during inhalation  
Noninvasive mask that provides most reliable/accurate O concentration  Venturi mask  
Venturi mask r/t COPD  Accurate O supplementation avoid suppressing hypoxic drive  
Amount of O dissolved in plasma r/t Hyperbaric O therapy  O level in plasma increases, O levels in tissues increases  
Humidity r/t O therapy  Counteracts dry, irritating effects of compressed O, Moistens secretions  
Method of deep breathing encouraging Pt to inhale slowly and deeply  Incentive spirometry  
Incentive spirometry functions  Maximize lung inflation, Prevent/reduce atelectasis  
Volume vs. Flow spirometers  V:increases volume of inhaled air gradully & volume is pre-set, F:same function but volume is not pre-set  
Proper breathing/Incentive spirometer positioning  At least semi-Fowlers  
Breathing technique to prepare for nebulizer use  Diaphragmatic breathing  
Area of body r/t Diaphragmatic breathing  Abd protrudes as far as possible  
Time r/t Postural drainage  2-4x a day, Before meals, Bedtime  
Intervention d/t Pt inability to cough  Sunction secretions  
Percussion technique r/t Secretion loosening  Cup hands and lightly strike chest wall, Wrists are alternately flexed  
Technique that applies compression to chest wall  Vibration  
Vibration is done while Pt is  Exhaling  
Breathing retraining are exercises and practices to achieve more efficient and controlled  Ventilation & decrease work of breathing  
Pt's in which breathing retraining is indicated  COPD and dyspnea  
Examples r/t breathing retraining exercises  Diaphragmatic breathing, Pursed-lip breathing  
Pt's w/altered level of consciousness are at risk for ________ d/t _______  Upper airway obstructions, Loss of protective reflexes and tone of pharyngeal muscles  
Endotracheal intubation Pt indications  Cannot maintain adequate airway, Need mechanical ventilation, Secretion suctioning of pulmonary tree  
Cuff pressures are checked  Every 6-8 hours  
Intubation is used no longer than  3 weeks  
Disadvantages r/t Endotracheal/Tracheostomy tubes  Depressed cough reflex, Thicker secretions, Depressed swallowing reflex  
Preventing tube removal by Pt  Explain purpose of tube, Distract Pt w/one-to-one interaction, Maintain comfort  
Tracheostomy incision location  B/w 2nd and 3rd tracheal rings  
Inflated portion of tracheostomy tube  Cuff  
Long-term complication r/t Tracheostomy tube  Airway obstruction, Infection, Innominate artery rupture, Dysphagia, Tracheoesophageal fistula, Ischemia, Necrosis  
May develop after tracheostomy tube is removed  Tracheal stenosis  
Tracheostomy tube is kept patent by  Sunctioning  
Semi-fowler's position r/t Tracheostomy tube  Facilitate ventilation, Promote drainage, Minimize edema, Prevent strain on sutures  
Sterility r/t Tracheostomy tubes  Prevent pulmonary and systemic infections  
Cuff pressure limits  > 15 mm Hg, <25 mm Hg  
Preventing complications r/t Tracheostomy tubes  Maintain skin integrity, Maintain adequate hydration  
Cotton applicators moistened w/__________ during wound cleansing  Hydrogen peroxide  
Turned on before opening suction catheter kit  Suction source  
Suction catheter insertion depth  Just far enough to stimulate cough reflex  
Suction is applied while  Withdrawing  
Mechanical ventilation indications  Continuous decrease in PaO(hypoxemia), Increase in PaCO2(hypercapnia), Persistent acidosis  
Most commonly used Positive-pressure ventilator  Volume-cycled ventilator  
Volume-cycled ventilator r/t O delivery  Volume of air delivered is relatively constant  
Examples r/t Noninvasive Positive-pressure Ventilators  Nasal cannula and all masks  
Bucking the ventilator  Pt is out of sync w/ventilator  
Humidifier levels are checked  3x a day  
Continuous positive-pressure ventilation r/t Secretions  Secretion production is always increased  
Method to assess for secretions  Lung ascultation at least every 2-4 hours  
Prevent atelectasis and retention of secretions r/t Ventilators  Periodic sighs  
Permits talking r/t Mechanical ventilation  Passy-Muir valve  
Order r/t Respiratory weaning  Gradual removal of ventilator, Tube, Oxygen  
Indications r/t Tube weaning  Pt can breathe spontaneously, Maintain patent airway, Effectively cough, Swallow, Move jaw  
Supplemental O recommended when, PaO < 70 mm Hg on room air  (blank)  
PaO level r/t Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement  < 55 mm Hg  
Metabolism of fat vs. Metabolism of carbohydrates r/t CO2 production  Fat metabolism produces less CO2  
Postoperative risk factors r/t Surgery-related Atelectasis/Pneumonia  Immobilization, Supine, Decreased consciousness, Prolonged intubation/mechanical ventilation  
Re-expands lungs and Removes excess air/fluid/blood from pleural spaces  Chest tubes, Closed drainage systems  
Fluid fluctuations stop when  Lung has reexpanded, Tubing is obstructed, Suction is not properly working  
Constant bubbling r/t Water seal chamber  Air leak in drainage system  
Drainage system r/t Pt chest level  System is kept below Pt chest level  
Water level r/t Inspiration  Water level increase  
Normal bubbling  Intermittent  


   

 
 

 
 

 

 
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