NUR 221 Exam 2: Gas Exchange Questions and Answers Already Passed

NUR 221 Exam 2: Gas Exchange Questions and Answers Already Passed What are the components of a gas exchange assessment? Health History, Family History, Physical Assessment, Lab Values What are examples of components included in the health history of a gas exchange assessment? Medicines, Chronic Illnesses, Immunizations What are examples of components included in the family history of a gas exchange assessment? Gas Exchange-related respiratory illnesses, cystic fibrosis (CF), COPD, Asthma What are examples of components included in the physical assessment of a gas exchange assessment? SpO2, Respirations (rhythm, rate, & depth) What are examples of components included in the lab values of a gas exchange assessment? Hemoglobin, WBCs, ABGs, Hematocrit (to check for diluted blood) What are some causes of alterations in oxygen? Inherently respiratory in nature, kidney failure, cardiovascular, and infection What are 3 nursing goals associated with oxygen alterations? Increasing SpO2, Maintaining SpO2, & Maintaining Work of Breathing (not sitting in the tripod position) _______ & _________ are seen early before clinical signs of beginning respiratory failure Restlessness, Anxiety What are some examples of nursing interventions related to gas exchange? Raising HOB, Apply oxygen, Coughing/Deep Breaths, Early Mobility T/F: After applying oxygen, the HCP must be notified so an order can be inputted True T/F: Incentive Spirometers (IS) help the alveoli in the lungs after surgery True _________ ________ ________ ______ is a chronic condition that can present as a cough (sometimes productive) with thick/tenacious sputum, rhonchi in the lungs (sound is the air trying to move through the mucus) and wheezing in the lungs. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) T/F: COPD is made worse if the patient is around dust, irritants, pollution in cities, and if they are a long-term smoker True