NU431 Exam #3 Guide With
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when might there be an increased need for oxygen?
- fever
- infection
- anxiety
- anemia
what is important to check when providing someone with a nonrebreather
mask?
Ensure valves are not covered/blocked!
what is a T-piece adapter used for?
- spontaneous breathing trial
- to wean a patient off a ventilator
what are the disadvantages of non-invasive positive pressure ventilation?
does not protect the airway
what are the advantages of non-invasive positive pressure ventilation?
- decreased frequency of hospital-acquired pneumonia
- increased comfort
,- easy application and removal
what are the potential complications of oxygen?
- O2 toxicity
- absorption atelectasis
- dry mucous membranes
- infection
what is the use of an endotracheal tube (ETT)?
used to maintain a patent airway
what are some indications for the use of an endotracheal tube?
- Upper airway obstruction
- Apnea
- High risk for aspiration
- Ineffective airway clearance
- Respiratory distress
what is the role of a nurse/RT when a patient has an endotracheal tube?
- ensure patent airway
- proper cuff inflation
- oral care & suction PRN
- correct tube placement
- Give sedatives then paralytics
, what is the nurse responsible for during the intubation process?
- gathering equipment
- monitoring the patient during the procedure
- adequately sedating the patient
how often is oral care provided to a patient with an endotracheal tube?
every 2 hours
what is endotracheal tube management?
- oral care
- restraints
- in line suctioning
- check placement
- assess skin & mucosa
- security of tube
when is a tracheostomy indicated?
if mechanical ventilation is required >7-14 days
what are the advantages of a tracheostomy?
- Decreased airway resistance & work of breathing
- Improved oral care, suctioning, & patient comfort
what complication may occur within the first 72 hours of a tracheostomy
procedure & is considered a medical emergency?
Complete Solution
when might there be an increased need for oxygen?
- fever
- infection
- anxiety
- anemia
what is important to check when providing someone with a nonrebreather
mask?
Ensure valves are not covered/blocked!
what is a T-piece adapter used for?
- spontaneous breathing trial
- to wean a patient off a ventilator
what are the disadvantages of non-invasive positive pressure ventilation?
does not protect the airway
what are the advantages of non-invasive positive pressure ventilation?
- decreased frequency of hospital-acquired pneumonia
- increased comfort
,- easy application and removal
what are the potential complications of oxygen?
- O2 toxicity
- absorption atelectasis
- dry mucous membranes
- infection
what is the use of an endotracheal tube (ETT)?
used to maintain a patent airway
what are some indications for the use of an endotracheal tube?
- Upper airway obstruction
- Apnea
- High risk for aspiration
- Ineffective airway clearance
- Respiratory distress
what is the role of a nurse/RT when a patient has an endotracheal tube?
- ensure patent airway
- proper cuff inflation
- oral care & suction PRN
- correct tube placement
- Give sedatives then paralytics
, what is the nurse responsible for during the intubation process?
- gathering equipment
- monitoring the patient during the procedure
- adequately sedating the patient
how often is oral care provided to a patient with an endotracheal tube?
every 2 hours
what is endotracheal tube management?
- oral care
- restraints
- in line suctioning
- check placement
- assess skin & mucosa
- security of tube
when is a tracheostomy indicated?
if mechanical ventilation is required >7-14 days
what are the advantages of a tracheostomy?
- Decreased airway resistance & work of breathing
- Improved oral care, suctioning, & patient comfort
what complication may occur within the first 72 hours of a tracheostomy
procedure & is considered a medical emergency?
