RESPIRATORY ATI - MED SURG Questions with Complete Correct Answers | Grade A+

What diagnostic resp procedure determines lung function & breathing difficulties? Ans: PFT's If a client is a smoker or has asthma, what do you advise to do before a PFT? Ans: do not smoke 6-8 hr prior do not use inhaler 4-6 hr prior What is the amount of free hydrogen ions in the arterial blood also known as? Ans: pH What does PaO2 and PaCO2 mean? Ans: partial pressure of oxygen partial pressure of carbon dioxide What are 2 ways ABG's can be obtained? Ans: arterial puncture Through an arterial line What type of syringe do you use for arterial puncture? Ans: heparinized syringe for the sample collection How do you verify patent radial and ulnar circ prior to arterial puncture? Ans: Allen's test How quickly should a client's hand turn pink indicating patency of ulnar artery and ability to use radial artery to obtain ABG's (with Allen's test)? Ans: 15 secs Where do you put the specimen directly after an arterial puncture? Ans: in a basin of ice and water to preserve pH and O2 pressure. Send to lab immediately How long do you hold pressure over site of Arterial puncture? What if pt is taking anticoags? Ans: 5 min 20 min w/ anticoags What is the rr for PAO2? Ans: 80-100 mm Hg What are 2 complications of arterial puncture? Ans: hematoma (apply pressure) air embolism (put pt in trendelenburg position- on left side) What parts does the bronchoscopy visualize? Ans: larynx, trachea, bronchi What type of scope is used for bronchoscopy? Ans: flexible fiber-optic rigid bronchoscope What type of anesthesia is used for bronchoscopy? Ans: general or local anesthesia outpt procedure What does bronchscope look for? Ans: tumors, inflammation, strictures, suspicious tissue (lung cancer), aspirate sputum for C&S (not only a dx test, also performed for therapeutic purposes) If client has dentures what should you do prio