NURS 110 -MIDTERM EXAM
I am a test done to determine how much air moves in/out of the lungs when you breathe. I am
used routinely in patients with chronic respiratory disorders. I am done by using a spirometer.
Sometimes, I am done to screen for surgery or to monitor for progression of disease/how
medications are working.
PFT- pulmonary functions test
I am a test done to measure the blood PH and arterial O2 and Co2. An Allen test must be done
before me to ensure patency of the artery. You must keep me on ice when taking me to the lab.
Arterial Blood Gas
I am a test done that measures O2saturation of hemoglobin. It is easy to use me to monitor for
sudden changes in O2 saturation. My normal range is between 95-100%, anything less than
90% requires attention?
pulse oximeter
I am a test done used to identify pathology. The sample used is best in the morning, 2-
3ml, and you want to send me to the lab within 2-3 hours
sputum sample
I am a test/procedure done that requires informed consent. The patient is sedated. I can be done
to remove foreign bodies, perform difficult intubations, remove secretions or get a sample. I am
risky, and therefore after a patient receives me, I will need to be monitored for infection,
aspiration, pneumothorax and bleeding. A patient cannot eat 8 hours before having me. The nurse
must assess for the gag reflex return before
allowing patients to eat again
bronchostomy
,I am a test/procedure done to remove fluid/air from the pleural space. I require informed consent
and the nurse can help by positioning the patient upright at the Edge of bed leaning forward. I
am used to treat pleural effusions. After me, you must monitor the patient for any respiratory
distress symptoms as well as Fluid Volume Deficit.
thoracentesis
I am the common cold. I am caused by changes in temperature, odors, food, infection, or drugs.
Risk factors include being around those with a cold, school time, winter and end of April. I
require symptomatic treatment.
Rhinitis
I am inflammation of the sinuses and nasal cavity. I can be bacterial or viral. I sometimes
present after an upper respiratory infection when the sinus cavities are inflamed/obstructed and
breed bacteria. Risk factors include exposure to chemicals, or conditions that may block sinus
secretions. I require symptomatic treatment; hydration, steam, nasal saline, decongestants.
Sinusitis
I present as a sore throat. There is typically inflammation of pharynx. Causes include; viral
infection, influenza, adenovirus or group A strep. Symptoms include swollen lymph nodes, sore
throat, fire membranes.
Pharyngitis
I am a very emergent complication that can follow a Strep infection that results in temporary
kidney failure. Characteristics include; hematuria, edema, and hypertension.
PSGN- Poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis
I am inflammation of the larynx caused by voice abuse, irritants or upper respiratory infection. I
can cause patients to sound hoarse or lose their voice. You can manage me by voice rest,
avoiding irritants, fluids and cool steam.
, Laryngitis
I deliver higher air pressure when you breathe in
bipap
I am recurrent upper airway obstruction leading to reduced ventilation and periodic desaturations
during sleep. To qualify to be diagnosed with me, patients have periods of breathing cessation for
10 sec or longer 5x per hour, awaking abruptly with loud snore. I am treated with CPAP/BIPAP.
I increase patient's risk for heart attack and stroke
Obstructive sleep apnea
I deliver the same amount of pressure at all times.
CPAP
I am tiny ruptured vessels in the mucous membranes. To treat me, the patient should be in High
Fowlers, and hold direct pressure to their nose. If after 10 minutes I am not treated, cotton
applicator with silver nitrate may be used.
Epistaxis
I am the most common facial fracture. I am accompanied by pain, bleeding, swelling
and deformity. Sometimes a clear fluid called CSF leaks out and puts patients at risk for
Meningitis. I am controlled with packing, ice, and keeping head elevated. Nasal
fracture
I am edema of the glottis and I am serious/life threatening. I present with difficulty
breathing, hoarseness, stridor and decreased oxygen saturation. I am treated with either
foreign body removal or epinephrine. The nurse must monitor my respiratory status
Laryngeal Obstruction
I am a test done to determine how much air moves in/out of the lungs when you breathe. I am
used routinely in patients with chronic respiratory disorders. I am done by using a spirometer.
Sometimes, I am done to screen for surgery or to monitor for progression of disease/how
medications are working.
PFT- pulmonary functions test
I am a test done to measure the blood PH and arterial O2 and Co2. An Allen test must be done
before me to ensure patency of the artery. You must keep me on ice when taking me to the lab.
Arterial Blood Gas
I am a test done that measures O2saturation of hemoglobin. It is easy to use me to monitor for
sudden changes in O2 saturation. My normal range is between 95-100%, anything less than
90% requires attention?
pulse oximeter
I am a test done used to identify pathology. The sample used is best in the morning, 2-
3ml, and you want to send me to the lab within 2-3 hours
sputum sample
I am a test/procedure done that requires informed consent. The patient is sedated. I can be done
to remove foreign bodies, perform difficult intubations, remove secretions or get a sample. I am
risky, and therefore after a patient receives me, I will need to be monitored for infection,
aspiration, pneumothorax and bleeding. A patient cannot eat 8 hours before having me. The nurse
must assess for the gag reflex return before
allowing patients to eat again
bronchostomy
,I am a test/procedure done to remove fluid/air from the pleural space. I require informed consent
and the nurse can help by positioning the patient upright at the Edge of bed leaning forward. I
am used to treat pleural effusions. After me, you must monitor the patient for any respiratory
distress symptoms as well as Fluid Volume Deficit.
thoracentesis
I am the common cold. I am caused by changes in temperature, odors, food, infection, or drugs.
Risk factors include being around those with a cold, school time, winter and end of April. I
require symptomatic treatment.
Rhinitis
I am inflammation of the sinuses and nasal cavity. I can be bacterial or viral. I sometimes
present after an upper respiratory infection when the sinus cavities are inflamed/obstructed and
breed bacteria. Risk factors include exposure to chemicals, or conditions that may block sinus
secretions. I require symptomatic treatment; hydration, steam, nasal saline, decongestants.
Sinusitis
I present as a sore throat. There is typically inflammation of pharynx. Causes include; viral
infection, influenza, adenovirus or group A strep. Symptoms include swollen lymph nodes, sore
throat, fire membranes.
Pharyngitis
I am a very emergent complication that can follow a Strep infection that results in temporary
kidney failure. Characteristics include; hematuria, edema, and hypertension.
PSGN- Poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis
I am inflammation of the larynx caused by voice abuse, irritants or upper respiratory infection. I
can cause patients to sound hoarse or lose their voice. You can manage me by voice rest,
avoiding irritants, fluids and cool steam.
, Laryngitis
I deliver higher air pressure when you breathe in
bipap
I am recurrent upper airway obstruction leading to reduced ventilation and periodic desaturations
during sleep. To qualify to be diagnosed with me, patients have periods of breathing cessation for
10 sec or longer 5x per hour, awaking abruptly with loud snore. I am treated with CPAP/BIPAP.
I increase patient's risk for heart attack and stroke
Obstructive sleep apnea
I deliver the same amount of pressure at all times.
CPAP
I am tiny ruptured vessels in the mucous membranes. To treat me, the patient should be in High
Fowlers, and hold direct pressure to their nose. If after 10 minutes I am not treated, cotton
applicator with silver nitrate may be used.
Epistaxis
I am the most common facial fracture. I am accompanied by pain, bleeding, swelling
and deformity. Sometimes a clear fluid called CSF leaks out and puts patients at risk for
Meningitis. I am controlled with packing, ice, and keeping head elevated. Nasal
fracture
I am edema of the glottis and I am serious/life threatening. I present with difficulty
breathing, hoarseness, stridor and decreased oxygen saturation. I am treated with either
foreign body removal or epinephrine. The nurse must monitor my respiratory status
Laryngeal Obstruction
