Silent Aspirations
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the patient usually doesn't show any symptoms, unlike usual aspiration
> cannot tell that fluid or stomach contents have entered the lungs
Safety Precautions for Oxygen Use
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> orders for O2 MUST be prescribed (treated as a med)
> place "oxygen in use" sign on patient's door
> NO SMOKING around oxygen use
,What is the best position for administering enemas?
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sims position
Surfactant
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chemical produced in the lungs to maintain the surface tension of the
alveoli and keep them from collapsing
> "alveoli are coated with it"
Chronic Diseases that affect oxygenation
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> COPD
> asthma
> bronchitis
Nocturia
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excessive urination at night
Atelectasis
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collapse of alveoli (collapsed lung)
Spoon thick liquids
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pudding consistency
French (Fr) Scale
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reflects internal diameter of the catheter
> most adults should have a size 14 to 16 French to minimize trauma
Nasotracheal suctioning and suctioning of a NEW/TEMPORARY artificial airway....
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, CANNOT be delegated to a NAP
Endotracheal Tube
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procedure performed by specially trained personnel in an
EMERGENCY situation
> lasts 2-4 weks
Stomas should appear....
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pink to red and moist
Modular Supplements
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on nutrient source, NOT nutritionally complete
How long should feeding be kept in home health care settings?
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the patient usually doesn't show any symptoms, unlike usual aspiration
> cannot tell that fluid or stomach contents have entered the lungs
Safety Precautions for Oxygen Use
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> orders for O2 MUST be prescribed (treated as a med)
> place "oxygen in use" sign on patient's door
> NO SMOKING around oxygen use
,What is the best position for administering enemas?
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sims position
Surfactant
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chemical produced in the lungs to maintain the surface tension of the
alveoli and keep them from collapsing
> "alveoli are coated with it"
Chronic Diseases that affect oxygenation
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> COPD
> asthma
> bronchitis
Nocturia
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excessive urination at night
Atelectasis
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collapse of alveoli (collapsed lung)
Spoon thick liquids
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pudding consistency
French (Fr) Scale
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reflects internal diameter of the catheter
> most adults should have a size 14 to 16 French to minimize trauma
Nasotracheal suctioning and suctioning of a NEW/TEMPORARY artificial airway....
Give this one a try later!
, CANNOT be delegated to a NAP
Endotracheal Tube
Give this one a try later!
procedure performed by specially trained personnel in an
EMERGENCY situation
> lasts 2-4 weks
Stomas should appear....
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pink to red and moist
Modular Supplements
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on nutrient source, NOT nutritionally complete
How long should feeding be kept in home health care settings?
