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Respiratory Test #1

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show Fine hairs that move mucus to the back of the throat. Helps prevent irritation and contamination of lower airways  
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show Lighten the weight of the skull and give resonance to the voice.  
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show Serves as a passage for breathing and eating. Tonsils and adenoids are located here.  
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show Epiglottis  
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What lines the lung surface?   show
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show Process by which oxygen is transferred from the blood to body cells and carbon dioxide is passed from the body cells to the blood to be eliminated from the body  
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show (Ventilation) consist of the movement of oxygen into the lungs (inhalation) and the removal of carbon dioxide from the lungs (exhalation)  
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show Nose, Pharynx, Trachea, Bronchi, Alveoli  
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show Period of difficulty breathing  
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What position would someone experiencing dyspnea be most comfortable in?   show
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show Pattern of respiration in which shallow, rapid, breathing is followed by a period of apnea. (Usually occurs before someone dies)  
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show Increased rate of breathing. Usually over 20 breaths per minute.  
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If you have a patient that isn't getting adequate O2 exchange what is an appropriate nursing diagnosis?   show
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Where does the oxygen/carbon dioxide change take place?   show
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Define Perfusion   show
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What kind of blood does the pulmonary vein carry from the lungs?   show
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What could happen if there is an abnormal contour of the chest like with scoliosis?   show
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In what position would a patient have maximum lung capacity and volume?   show
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show Results from delayed opening of deflated airways. Sounds like static or strands of hair being rubbed together. May be from inflammation or congestion. Can be cleared with coughing  
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show radial, brachial, or femoral arteries  
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show 7.35-7.45  
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show Kidneys  
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What would be a treatment for Respiratory alkalosis?   show
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show Oxygen content in hemoglobin  
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show infection or exposure of Mycobacterium tuberculosis  
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What might be determined by a sputum and c&s?   show
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Why would you always get a c/s specimen prior to administering antibiotics?   show
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show The thoracic cavity with all it's contents in motion  
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show Iodine or shellfish allergies  
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Your patient is scheduled for a bronchoscopy. What do you tell them about food/fluid intake?   show
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show Hypotension, Bracycardia, Bronchospasms, Pneumothorax, Aspiration, Hypoxemia, Bleeding, Dysrythmias  
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show NPO until gag reflex is back, Semi fowler's position, Monitor v/s, Watch for hemoptysis, swelling of the face & neck, stridor, decreased or asymmetric chest movement, diminished lung sounds, Tell pt there may be blood in sputum cause of throat irritation  
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The pt has undergone a thoracentesis and they become dyspnic, tachypenic, and hypertensive. These are s/s of:   show
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show Deep breathing and coughing which are done to aid in lung expansion and expectoration of respiratory secretions  
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show Promotes carbon dioxide elimination. It inhibits airway collapse and decrease dyspnea in patients with chronic lung disease  
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What might you see postop to prevent atelectasis?   show
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show Aerosol Therapy  
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If you have a patient that is on 3L of O2 and they become lethargic and are experiencing bradypneia what could this be a sign of?   show
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You have a patient with COPD and emphysema. Why would you never administer O2 over 3L?   show
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show Continuous Positive Airway Pressure - maintains positive pressure in the airway during sleep, thereby avoiding periods of apnea  
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show Check liter flow against MAR Monitor pt response O2 sats and ABG If humidification used, use sterile water Replace & clean equipment to prevent infection No petroleum products NO SMOKING!  
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The common cold is known by what other name?   show
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show Analgesics, Decongestants, Antihistamines, Antitussives, Saline gargle NO ANTIBIOTICS, ANTIVIRALS, OR ANTIBACTERIALS  
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Your patient has hypertension and rhinitis. What medication if ordered might you question?   show
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show adequate rest and sleep is the best prevention of rhinitis  
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Why would you monitor the patient for vision changes after sinus surgery?   show
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Your patient has had sinus surgery what would be included in their postop teaching?   show
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What can pharyngitis lead to?   show
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Your patient has had an I&D for a periotonsillar abscess. What post procedure nursing care will you see administered?   show
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Define aphonia   show
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What is epistaxis and what is the most common cause in children?   show
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show reconstruction of the nose "nose job"  
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What are nasal polyps?   show
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show bleeding, ask pt to report excessive swallowing which can indicate bleeding.  
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show to determine presence of glucose, which is diagnostic for cerebrospinal fluid  
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show Smoking, Neuromuscular disease, sedatives, hypnotics, heavy alcohol  
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What is one of the first symptoms of laryngeal cancer?   show
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How might the diagnosis of laryngeal cancer be made?   show
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show Radical neck dissection ( removal of the lymph nodes, muscles, and adjacent tissues)  
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show bleeding at suture site  
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show Semi Fowlers  
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show hemorrhage and respiratory distress  
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show This is when the scabs fall off  
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What is the difference from a tracheotomy and a tracheostomy?   show
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show to improve gas exchange in the lungs by removing excessive mucous secretions with a suctioning catheter  
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show Sterile  
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show No more than 10 seconds  
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show Listening to breath sounds before and after suctioning  
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What are some complications of ET tubes?   show
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show absence of cough and swallowing reflexes and the secretions are often thick  
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What is the body holding onto in Respiratory acidosis?   show
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You have a patient that is consuming baking soda for indigestion. They are at risk for ____?   show
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