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NUR 303--Fundamentals of Nursing

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physiology of repiration   pulmonary ventilation / pulmonary exchange of gases / transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide / tissue excahne of gases  
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pulmonary ventilation (breathing)   movement of air between the atmosphere and alveoli of the lungs / includes phases of inspiration and expiration  
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pulmonary exchange of gases   diffusion of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the alveoli and pulmonary capillaries  
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transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide   via bloodstream to and from the tissues  
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tissue exchange of gases   diffusion of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the capillaries and the body cells  
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structure of the upper repiratory system   mouth / pharynx / nose / larynx  
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what happens to air as it passes throught the nose   it is warmed, humidified, and filtered  
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after the nose, what other structures does air ass through?   nasopharynx and oropharynx where lymphoid tissue (tonsils and adenoids) traps and destroys pathogens  
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structure of the lower respiratory system   trahea / bronchi / broncioles / alveoli / pulmonary capillary network / pleural membranes  
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function the mucosal epithelium in the respiratory system?   traps pathogens and other particulate matter  
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function of the cilia   sweep debris upward toward the pharynx  
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what is the cough reflex?   is stimulated by vagal nerve impulse to the medulla which initiates the cough and the expectoration of these secretions  
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where does gas exchange occur?   at the junction f the alveolar and capillary walls  
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what is the respiratory membrane?   consists of the thin-walled alveoli covered by a thick mesh of pulmonary capillaries  
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what is the outer surface of the covered with?   parital and visceral pleura  
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what is the purpose of the potential space between the pleural layers?   lubricated by serous fluid / prevents friction / promotes adherence  
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adequate pulmonary ventilation depends on:   clear airways / intact CNS including the respiratory center in the medulla and pons / intact thoracic cavity capable of expanding and contacting / adequate pulmonary compliance and recoil  
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the act of breathing   diaphragm and intercostal muscles contract / the diaphragm descends / thoracic cavity and lung volume increase / intrapulmonary pressure decreases causing air to rush in / as the diaphragm and itercostal muscles relax, intrapulmonary pressure increa  
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accessory muscles of respiration   anterior neck muscles / intercostal muscles / abdominal muscles / retractions may be seen / indicates increaseed work of breathing / seen in COPD patients  
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work of breathing (WOB)   is the effort required to expand and contract the lungs  
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the amount of energy expended on breathing depends on:   the rate and depth of breathing / the ease in which the lungs can be expanded (compliance) / airway resistance  
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inspiration   is an active process, stimulated by chemical receptors in the aorta  
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expiration   is a passive process that depends on the elastic recoil properties of the lungs, requring little ot no nuscle work  
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surfactant   is a chemical produced in the lungs to maintain the surface tension of the alveoli and keep them from collapsing // decrease in surfactant production can lead to atelectasis  
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atelectasis   is a collapse of the alveoli that prevents normal exchange of the oxygen and carbon dioxide  
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compliance   is the ability of the lungs to expand or inflate // necessary for inspiration  
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what may cause the collapse of a lung?   pneumothorax hemothorax  
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how would an MD treat a collapsed lung   insert a chest tube  
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nursing responsibilities for compliance:   assisting with insertion and removal of chest tube // monitoring the insertion site for air leaks // monitoring patency of the tubes // monitoring functioning of the grainage system  
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airway resistance   is the increase in pressure that occurs as the diameter of the airway decreases from the mouth/nose to the alveoli  
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increased airway resistance leads to   decreased amoutn of oxygen delivered to the alveoli  
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increased work of brathing leads to...   decrease in lung compliance // increases in airway resitance // increase in use of accessory muscles  
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increased WOB leads to...   increased energy expenditure  
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increased energy expenditure leads to...   increased metabolic rate // increased need for more oxygen // increased need for elimination of carbon dioxide  
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incrased WOB in a patient with impaired ventilation can lead to...   further deterioration of respiratory status and the ability to oxygenate adequately  
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recoil   tendency of the lungs to move away from the chest wall after expansion // necessary for expiration and inflation of alveoli // surfactant reduces surface tension of the fluid lining the alveoli which aids their inflation and promotes lung recoil  
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partial pressure of oxygen (PO2) in the alveoli is...   100mgHG  
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partial pressure of oxygen (PO2) of venous blood in the pulmonary artery is...   60mmHG  
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partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PCO2) of venous blood entering the pulmonary capillaries is...   45mmHG  
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partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PCO2) in the alveoli is...   40mmHG  
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alveolar gas exchange   gases move by diffusion from an area of greater pressure to an area of lower pressure  
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transport of oygen   O2 combines with hemoglobin of RBCs and is carried to tissues as oxyhemoglobin  
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the rate of oxygen transport depends on:   cardiac output (pumping ability of the heart) // the number of RBCs  
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decrease in H&H   anemia  
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increase in H&H   increase in H&H  
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transport of carbon dioxide   inside of RBC as bicarbonate (HCO3) // combined with hemoglobin as carbaminohemoglobin // dissolved in plasma as carboinc acid  
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stimulant to breath   increase in CO2 concentration  
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stimulant to breath in COPD patients   decrease in O2 concentration = hypoxic drive // only low concentration of supplemental O2 (2L/min) shoud be administered to COPD patients  
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hypoxemia   reduced O2 in the blood // low PAO2 // measured by drawing arterial blood gasses  
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hypoxia   insufficient O2 anywhere in the body from the inspired gas to the tissues // can result from pulmonary edema, anemia, heart failure, embolism, COPD  
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O2 saturation   the amount of oxygenated hemoglobin in arterial blood (SAO2)  
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normal SAO2 level   95-100% // below 70% is life threatening  
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hypoventilation   inadequate pulmonary ventilation (excess CO2) // may be caused by disease of the respiratory muscles, drugs, and anesthesia // will lead to hypoxia  
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signs of hypoxia   rapid pulse // rapid, shallow respirations // dyspnea // restlessness // lightheadedness // flaring of nostrils // substernal or intercostal retractions // cyanosis (late sign)  
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nursing interventions to promote oxygenation   promote breathing // teach deep breathing techniques // teach effective coughing //provide hydration // administer medications // encourage use of incentive spirometer // provide chest physiotherapy // adminsiter oxygen therapy // insert ar  
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promote breathing   position patient to allow maximum chest exansion (fowler's) // encourage frequent changes in position // encourage ambulation // implement comfort measure such as giing meds  
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deep breathing techniques   abdominal / diaphragmatic breathing // purased lip breathing  
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abdominal / diaphragmatic breathing   purse lips as if about the whistle and breathe out slowly and gently without puffing cheeks (keeps alveoli inflated // concentrate on feeling the abdomen fall // contract abdominal muscles while exhaling // count to 7  
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frquency of breathing exercises   5-10 minutes 4xday  
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effective coughing   controlled coughing // huff coughing  
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controlled coughing   inhale deeply and hold breathe for a few seconds // cough twice (the first loosen the second exspells)  
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huff coughing   lean forward and exhale forcefully with a "huff" (helps keep airways open while mobilizing secretions) // inhale by taking rapid short breahts "sniffs" to prevent mucus from moving back into smaller airways // rest  
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provide hydration to help promote oxygenation   fluid intake thins pulmonary secretions allowing them to be mobilized by cilia and expectorated // the environment should be humidified to keep secretions thin and prevent drying of mucous membranes // cool mist humidifiers, nebulizers, and humidified  
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administer medications   bronchodilators // expectorants // cough suppressants  
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bronchodilators (albuterol)   promote direct dilation of the bronchioles  
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teach patient proper use of metered dose inhalers   place mouthpiece far enough into mouth to extend beyond teeth // inhale slowly and deeply through mouth while pressing down once on canister // continue to inhale for 2-3 seconds // hold breath for 5-10 seconds while removing inhaler from mouth //  
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expectorants (robitussin)   thin secretions  
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cough suppressants (dextromephorphan, codeine)   suppress cough reflex  
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why should you monitor respiratory status when giving narcotic analgesics (morphine, demerol)   they depress the respiratory center in the medulla  
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encourage use of the incentive spirometer   offers the patient an incentive to improve inhalation // measures the flow of inhaled air // loosens pulmonary secretions // expands alveoli // improves pulmonary ventilation and gas exchange  
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instruct patient how to use the incentive spirometer   seal lips around mouthpiece // take in a slow, deep breath and hold for 2-6 seconds // remove mouthpiece and breathe normally // repeat 4-5 times an hour // try to increase depth of inhalation each time  
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chest physiotherapy   percussion // vibration // postural drainage  
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percussion   forcefull striking with cupped hands over congested lung fields (mechanically dislodges secretions) // cover area with towel // ask patient to breath slowly and deeply to romote relaxation // percuss each affected lung segment for 1-2 minutes  
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vibration   used after percussion to increase turbulence of exhaled air and loosen secretions // place hands one on top of the other, palms down // ask patient to inhale deeply and exhale slowly through pursed lips // during exhalation, tense hand and arm muscl  
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postural drainage   each position is assumed for 15 minutes // bronchodilator or nebulizer treatment may be given first // entire tratment is usually 30 minutes // nurse must auscultate lung sounds before and after treatment // nurse notes amount, color, characterist  
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secquence of postural drainage   positioning // percussion // vibration // removal of secretions by coughing or suctioning  
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administeration of oxygen therapy   the amount of O2 delivered is determined by regulating the flow rate using a flow meter // O2 must be humidified to prevent drying of mucous membranes if flow rate is over 2L/min  
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oxygen delivery systems   nasal cannula // simple face mask // partial rebreather mask // non-rebreather mask // venturi mask // transtracheal cannula  
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nasal cannula   24-45% concentration // 2-6L/min  
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simple face mask   40-60% concentration // 5-8L/min  
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partial rebreather mask   60-90% concentration // 6-10L/min  
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non-rebreather mack   95-100% concentration // 10-15L/min  
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venturi mask   24-50% concnetration // 4-10L/min // most percise  
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transtracheal cannula   small, narrow cannula surgically inserted through the trachea (0.5-2L/min) // must be flushed with NS and cleaned with rod  
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the rule of four   for each liter of supplemental oxygen, the concentration is increased by 4% // room air is 20% oxygen  
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to calculate percentage of oxygen   # liters x 4 + 20 = % oxygen  
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to calculate liters per minute   % oxygen - 20 / 4 = liters per minute  
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artificial airways   used to keep upper airways open when secretions or the tongue may obstruct them // oropharyngeal // nasopharyngeal // endotracheal tubes // tracheostomy  
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oropharyngeal   used for patients with altered LOC due to general anesthesia, overdose, head injury // lubricate prior to insertion // insert with distal end pointed up, along to of tongue // rotate 180 degreess when soft palate is reached // slip just past uvula  
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nasopharyngeal   inserted through nares // nurse should provide frequent oro-nasal care // reposition q8h to opposite nares  
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endotracheal tubes   inserted by MD // used to administer general anesthesia // also used in ER when mechanical ventialtion is needed  
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tracheostomy   surgical incision is made into the trachea just below to larynx // used for long term airway management // O2 is delivered va trach collar // patient may also be on mechanical ventilation  
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nursing responsibilities for a tracheostomy   suctioning // providing trach care by cleaning the inner cannula // cleaning the peristomal skin // changing the dressing and ties  
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suctioning of secretions   aspirate secretions using a catheter connected to a suction machine // use sterile technique // oro-naso pharyngeal suctioning clears the upper airways // endotracheal suctioning removes secretions from the trachea and bronchi  
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the nurse should assess the need for suctioning   patient is SOB // has rattling or bubling breath sounds // has decreased SAO2 // is cyanotic // lungs should alsways be auscultated before and after suctioning  
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