NUR 215 Exam 4 Questions and Answers Rated A+

NUR 215 Exam 4 Questions and Answers Rated A+ What are the pediatric symptoms of hypoxia? FINES; F:feeding difficulty, I:inspiratory stridor, N:nares flare, E:expiratory grunting, S:sternal retractions What is hypoxia? low oxygen levels in the tissues what is hypoxemia? low oxygen levels in the blood What are the diagnostic tests used in a respiratory assessment? blood tests (specifically Arterial blood gases aka ABGs), chest x-ray, sputum culture, pulse oximetry, peak expiratory flow rate (PERF) What is an ABG? -Arterial blood gas -taken from artery (mostly radial and painful) -measures acid in fluid, O2, Co2, ph What to keep in mind when collecting a sputum culture collect first thing in AM for TB test, collect ASAP for all other sputum tests, try not to contaminate with saliva or sinus drainage, collect before starting antibiotics how do you perform a PERF test? move marker to low setting, take deep breath, blow into mouthpiece hard and fast, write down reading, use reference chart to determine if the patient reaches the expected value for their age, height, and sex What are some nursing diagnoses associated with oxygenation? ineffective airway clearance, impaired gas exchange, ineffective breathing pattern, risk for aspiration nursing interventions for oxygenation include? bed position, chest physiotherapy, hydration, TCDB, humidifier, prevent HAI, promote immunizations, incentive spirometry, support smoking cessation, aspiration precautions What is included in the upper airway? nasal passages, mouth, and pharynx what is the function of the upper airway? moistens, warms, and filters the air What is included in the lower airway? trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli what is the function of the lower airway? exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide What is ventilation? movement of air in and out of the lungs What is respiration? the exchange of gases in the lungs the diaphragm contracts during which phase of ventilation? inhalation the diaphragm relaxes during which phase of ventilation? exhalation Where does external respiration occur?