oxygen needs and respiratory therapies
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| A sesitivity to a substance that causes the body to react with signs and symptoms | allergy
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| the lack or absence of breathing | apnea
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| rapid and deep respirations followed by 10-30 seconds o apnea | Biot's respirations
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| slow breathing, less than 12 per minute | bradypnea
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| Respirations gradually increase in rate and depth and then become shallow and slow, breathing may stop for 10-20 seconds | Cheyne-Stokes respriations
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| bluish color to the skin, lips, mucous membranes, and nail beds | cyanosis
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| difficult, labored, or painful breathing | dyspnea
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| bloody sputum | hemoptysis
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| respirations are rapid and deeper than normal | hyperventilaiton
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| respirations are slow, shallow, and sometimes irregular | hypoventilaiton
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| a reduced amount of oxygen in the blood | hypoxemia
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| cells do not have enough oxygen | hypoxia
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| very deep and rapid respirations | Kussmaul respirations
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| breathing deeply and comfortably only when sitting | orthopnea
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| sitting up and leaning over a table t breathe | orthopneic position
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| the amount of hemoglobin containing oxygen | oxygen concentration
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| a harmful chemical or substance in the air or water | pollutant
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| when breathing stops | respiratory arrest
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| Respirations are slow and weak. They are not deep enough to bring air into the lungs. This is: | respiratory depression
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| mucus from the respirtory system that is expectorated through the mouth | sputum
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| rapid breathing respirations are more than 20 per minute | tachypnea
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| CO2 | carbon dioxide
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| ID | identification
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| L/min | Liters Per minute
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| O2 | Oxygen
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| RBC | Red blood cell
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| SpO2 | Oxygen Saturation
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| Which part of the blood carries oxygen? | Red Blood Cells
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| Brain damage can affect respirations in what way? | respiratory rate, rhythm, depth
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| Aging affects oxygen needs in what way? | respiratory muscles weaken, coughing stregnth decreases, lung tissue is less elastic.
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| Oxygen needs increase with what? | exercise, fever, pain
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| Narcotics affect oxygen needs in what way? | they depress the respiratory center in the brain
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| If abused, narcotics and depressant drugs can cause what? | respiratory depression and respiratory arrest.
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| To produce red blood cells, the body needs what? | iron and vitamins
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| Oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged where? | at the aveoli
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| The earliest symptoms of hypoxia are: | restlessness, dizziness, disorientation
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| What are some causes of tachypnea? | fever, exercise, pain, pregnancy, airway obstruction, hypoxemia.
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| Persons who are in cardiac arrest or respiratory arrest have | apnea
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| Cyanosis can be observed where? | skin, mucous membranes, lips, nail beds
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| A productive cough produces | sputum
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| A radioisotope is given for which diagnostic test? | lung scan
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| ________________________ involves inserting a needle into the chest wall. | thoracentesis
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| ___________________ measures the amount of air moving into and out of the lungs. | pulmonary function test
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| SpO2 normal range: | 95%-100%
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| Pulse oximetry monitors display ________________ and ________________. | SpO2 and pulse rate
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| Pulse oximetry sensor sites | finger, toe, earlobe, nose, forehead
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| When does an alarm sound on the pulse oximeter? | O2 concentration is low, pulse is too fast or slow, other problems occur.
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| A resident has a pulse oximetry sensor on his left index finger. You need to measure his blood pressure: | use the right arm
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| To prevent respiratory complications, a person is re-positioned at least every ___ hours. | 2
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| ________________ removes mucus | coughing
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| A part of a resident’s lung has collapsed. This is __________________. | atelectasis
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| You are assisting a resident with deep-breathing and coughing exercises. The person needs to inhale through _________________. | the nose
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| You are assisting a resident with coughing and deep-breathing exercises. She needs to exhale through ___________________. | pursed lips
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| You are assisting with deep-breathing and coughing exercises. The person needs to cough ________________________. | twice with the mouth open
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| The deep breaths taken using incentive spirometry are like ________________ or ___________. | coughing and sneezing
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| What is measured during incentive spirometry? | the amount of air inhaled
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| Incentive spirometry improves lung function because it __________________. | moves air though the lungs
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| Which oxygen sources are used when the person is ambulatory or uses a wheelchair? | small or portable oxygen tank
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| What is the danger of liquid oxygen systems? | freeze the skin
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| An oxygen administration device has two prongs that insert into the nostrils. This device is a ____________________. | nasal cannula
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| Oxygen is humidified to | keep the airway moist
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| A resident is receiving oxygen therapy. Connecting tubing must be ________________. | free of kinks
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| You are not responsible for oxygen therapy because | nursing assistants do not give drugs
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| To meet oxygen needs, respiratory structures must be | intact
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| A resident has cardiovascular disease. The person has narrowed blood vessels. Why are oxygen needs affected? | Blood flow to and from the heart are affected.
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| Anything affecting respiratory function can cause | hypoxia
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| What is reported to the nurse about sputum? | color, odor, and consistency
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| You find a person leaning forward over a table. What should you do? | tell the nurse
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| You can assist with collecting a sputum specimen | True
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| Nail polish affects | pulse oximetery measurements.
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| A person has continuous pulse oximetery monitoring. The person's apical or radial pulse rate should be | equal to the pulse rate displayed.
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| Respiratory secretions do what? | provide an environment for microbes.
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| A resident is in the orthopenic position. How can you increase the person's comfort? | place a pillow on the over-bed table
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| Lying on one side for too long | prevents lung expansion on that side and allows secretions to pool
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| What can cause part of a lung to collapse? | mucous collecting in the airway
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| Deep breathing and coughing exercises are usually done | every 2 hours
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| How many deep breaths and coughs does a person need to do? | as many as directed by the nurse and care plan
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| You are assisting a resident with deep-breathing and coughing exercises. For these exercises, the person can be positioned in what way? | semi-fowler's
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| A resident had abdominal surgery. You are assisting the person with deep-breathing and coughing exercises. What will promote the person's comfort during coughing? | holding a pillow over the incision.
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| You are assisting a resident with incentive spirometry. What does the person do? | Take a slow, deep breath until the balls raise to the desired height.
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| Incentive Spirometry is also called | Sustained maximal inspiration.
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| A resident uses incentive spirometry. How many breaths does the person need to take with the device? | as many as the nurse directs.
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| Incentive spirometry improves lung function because it | moves air deep into the lungs
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| _________ decides how much oxygen to give. | the doctor
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| _________ decides which oxygen device to use. | The doctor
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| _________ decides when to give oxygen | the doctor
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| _________ starts and maintains oxygen therapy. | the nurse and respiratory therapist
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| Which oxygen administration device allows the person to talk and eat? | nasal cannula
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| Which oxygen administration device does not cover the nose and mouth? | nasal cannula
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| _________ sets up and adjusts the oxygen flow rate. | the nurse or respiratory therapist
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| A resident receives oxygen at 2L/min. You note the flow rate is at 4L/min. What should you do? | Tell the nurse
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| The nurse asks you to set up for oxygen administration. What can you do? | attach the administration device and connecting tubing to the humidifier, secure connecting tubing in place.
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| A resident receives oxygen therapy. The nurse reminds you to check for signs of irritation from the device. What areas do you check? | under the nose, ears, cheeks
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| A resident is receiving oxygen therapy. The humidifier is not bubbling. What should you do? | tell the nurse
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| A person is receiving oxygen therapy. the nurse asks you to adjust the flow rate. What should you do? | refuse the task and explain why.
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| Blood in the plural space | hemothroax
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| The process of inserting an artificial airway | intubation
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| using a machine to move air into and out of the lungs is | mechanical ventilation
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| the escape and collection of fluid in the pleural space is | pleural effusion
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| Air in the pleural space is | pneumothroax
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| The process of withdrawing or sucking up fluid is | suction
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| Only _________ can perform tracheostomies | doctors
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| A person's artificial airway came out. What should you do? | call for the nurse at once
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| Persons with artificial airways need | frequent oral hygiene
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| What sensations are common with artificial airways? | gagging and choking
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| Persons with endotracheal tubes are unable to | speak
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| A person has a tracheostomy tube. To communicate with the person | follow the care plan
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| ____________________________ are followed during trach care. | Standard precautions and the bloodborne pathogen standard.
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| A resident has a permanent tracheostomy. The person wants to go outside, what does the person need to wear? | a scarf or blouse that will cover the stoma.
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| A resident has a permanent tracheostomy. The person wants to take a shower. What do you do? | A shower guard is used and a hand-held nozzle is used to direct water away from the stoma
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| Suctioning is done when the person cannot | cough up secretions.
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| A suction cycle lasts _____ seconds. | 10-15
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| Suctioning is done when? | as needed
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| The nurse asks you to assist with suctioning. Before assisting, what do you do? | Know what the nurse expects from you
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| If not done correctly, suctioning can cause what? | serious harm
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| Mechanical ventilation requires a __________________ tube. | endotrachial or tracheostomy
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| An alarm sounds on a mechanical ventilator. What should you do first? | check to see if the tube is attached to the ventilator, if not attach it and tell the nurse.
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| Chest tubes are attached to | drainage system
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| A resident has chest tubes. Connecting tubes | are kept coiled on the bed.
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| You observe bright red drainage from the chest tubes. What should you do? | tell the nurse
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| What is kept at the bedside in case a chest tube comes out? | sterile petrolatum gauze
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| Artificial airways are used | to keep the airway open.
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