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Objective Data correct answers What you observe
- Vital signs
- Inspect nose, mouth, neck, thorax, etc.
- Auscultate


Subjective Data correct answers What is said, interviews
- Past health history
- Medications
- Surgeries/Other treatments


Major muscle of respiration correct answers Diaphragm


Examples of Respiratory Alterations correct answers - Asthma
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Bronchitis
- Emphysema


High Flow Nasal Cannula correct answers - Run up to 15 L
- Utilize humidity
- Enhanced faceplate


Venturi Mask correct answers - Correct Liter Flows
- Many different designs
- No humidity

,Non-rebreather mask correct answers - Not for chronic lung patients w/ chronic CO2 retention
- No humidity
- Valve system
- Keep bag inflated at all times
- Usually run at 10-15 LPM


OxyMask correct answers - Use when nasal packing, mouth breather, patient's request,
bronchoscopy
- Uses no humidity


Heated High Flow Nasal Cannula correct answers - Heated high flow oxygen
- High flows meet total respiratory demand
- Flushes out exhaled air
- Patient rebreathes less CO2
- Used for patient with increased work breathing (asthma, COPD, pneumonia, CHF)
- Heated flow
- Audible alarms


Hand Held Nebulizers correct answers - Administer bronchodilators to help with reducing lung
infections to reduce cough to help with shortness of breath
- Side Effects:
- Increased Heart Rate
- Shakiness, Dry Mouth, Muscle Cramps
- Nervous Tension, Headaches


Pep-Therapy (EZPAP) correct answers - Expands the lungs
- Prevention and treatment of atelectasis
- Easily connects to flowmeter

, - Utilizes mouthpiece of mask


Secretion Management correct answers Flutter Devices (clears mucus)


Incentive Spirometry correct answers - Hyperinflation therapy
- Prevents/treats atelectasis
- Proper instruction is important


Capnography correct answers A noninvasive method for monitoring the level of carbon dioxide
in exhaled breath to assess a patient's ventilatory status


Opiates correct answers causes brain to be unaware of accumulating levels of CO2 and under
stimulate the lungs (Hypoventilation)


CPAP correct answers Constant Positive Airway Pressure
- obstructive sleep apnea
- constant pressure to keep airways open to help with oxygenation


BiPAP correct answers Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure
- Uses 2 pressures (Inspiratory and Expiratory Pressure)
- Provides assistance with ventilation and oxygenation
- "Blows off" CO2
- Improves oxygenation
- Treats hypercapneic respiratory failure


General Survey of Patient correct answers - Age
- Race
- Sex and gender orientation

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