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Question:
Device that ventilates the lungs; a mechanical ventilator is another.
Answer:
Bag-valve mask device
Question:
Nasal cannula flow rate
Answer:
1-6 L/min
,Question:
Simple face mask flow rate
Answer:
6 to 12 LPM
Question:
Partial and non-breather masks flow rate
Answer:
10 to 15 LPM
Question:
Venturi mask flow rate
Answer:
2 to 15 LPM
Question:
High-flow nasal cannula
Answer:
up to 60 LPM
,Question:
What is thoracentesis?
Answer:
A sterile procedure performed by a Dr. where a needle is inserted to remove
excess fluid from the pleural space.
Question:
What are the nursing actions for respiratory?
Answer:
Vital signs
Elevate bed to High fowlers
O2 stat
Assess lung sounds
Deep breathing exercise
Question:
Any clients who have difficulty swallowing, have lost their gastrointestinal
function (e.g., injury, surgery), or clients with a decreased level of
consciousness are at risk of developing
Answer:
Aspiration
, Question:
This type of pneumonia is acquired by a client 48 to 72 hours after admission.
Any client who is hospitalized, especially clients who are
immunocompromised, are at risk of developing
Answer:
Hospital acquired (nosocomial)
Question:
This type of pneumonia is acquired in the community, outside of the hospital
(e.g., at home, in an assisted living facility, etc.). Immunization is also
important to prevent pneumococcal or influenza-related pneumonia.
Answer:
Community acquired
Question:
How can we find out what is causing the pneumonia?
Answer:
Need a sputum culture to know what is causing it.