Ch. 7 Hyperinflation Therapy Flashcards
Which of the following increases the delivered tidal volume to a patient taking an IPPB treatment?
- Increasing flow rate
- Increase inspiratory pressure
- Decreasing sensitivity
- Decreasing flow rate
2 and 4
During an IPPB treatment, the patient suddenly complains of chest pain and becomes short of breath. On assessing the patient, you auscultate the chest and hear decreased breath sounds on the left. These findings are consistent with which of the following?
A. atelectasis
B. left sided pneumothorax
C. Pulmonary embolism
D. pleural effusion
Left-sided pneumothorax
The RT is administering IPPB and the patient complains of feeling lightheaded and dizzy. What should the therapist do to correct this?
A. instruct the patient to pause longer in between breaths
B. instruct the patient to take deeper breaths
C. Increase the inspiratory pressure
D. decrease the inspiratory flow
Instruct the patient to pause longer between breaths
While the RT is administering IPPB, the patient begins coughing up large amounts of blood. The therapist should?
A. continue the treatment and notify the physician that a chest x-ray is needed
B. decrease the inspiratory pressure
C. Stop the treatment briefly and resume it when the patient is feeling better
D. stop the treatment and notify the physician
stop the treatment and notify the physician
Which of the following are hazards of IPPB therapy?
- Excessive ventilation
- Increased cardiac output
- Decreased ICP
1 only
The RT has received an order to deliver IPPB to a patient with head trauma. What modifications and therapy may benefit this patient?
- Use a higher flow rate
- Use lower peak pressures
- Set the sensitivity to - 5 cm h2o
1 and 2 only
IS is ordered for a patient after abdominal surgery. Which of the following statements by the respiratory care practitioner would be most appropriate in the initial explanation of the therapy to the patient?
A. you may experience pain and lightheadedness from this therapy
B. we are trying to improve your inspiratory capacity
C. This therapy will help you take deep breaths and expand your lungs
D. your doctor has ordered this therapy to prevent atelectasis
This therapy will help you take deep breaths and expand your lungs
Sustained maximum inspiratory maneuvers performed with an I S would be most effective in the:
A. treatment of pneumonia
B. prevention of pneumonia
C. Treatment of pre-existing atelectasis
D. prevention of atelectasis
prevention of atelectasis
The initial inspiratory goal for a patient receiving IS should be?
A. twice the patients measured tidal volume
B. equal to the patient’s measure total volume
C. At least 1500 mL
D. 5 mL/kg of body weight
twice the patients measured tidal volume
While evaluating a postoperative patient for whom IS has been ordered, the RT obtains a vital capacity of 6 mL/kg of body weight. The therapist should do which of the following?
A. Recommend IPPB in place of IS
B. start the treatment as ordered
C. Measure the patient’s tidal volume
D. recommended bronchodilator using a handled nebulizer
Recommend IPPB in place of IS
IPPB is defined as a short term breathing treatment in which pressures above atmospheric pressure are delivered to the patient’s lungs via a pressure-limited ventilator
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What are some indications for IPPB therapy? (2)
- I need for delivery of medication’s to a patient who cannot take a deep breath (<10 mL/kg IBW)
- Atelectasis, especially in sedated postop patients and patients recovering from chest or abdominal surgery who are reluctant to breathe deeply or cannot take deep breaths on their own
What are hazards of IPPB therapy? (5)
- Excessive Ventilation
- Decreased CO ( patient may experience tachycardia and a decrease and systemic blood pressure)
- Increased ICP
- Pneumothorax
- Gastric Distention
Contraindications to IPPB therapy (2)
- untreated pneumothorax
- pulmonary hemorrhage
If the pulse rate increases more than 20 bpm what should be done to?
The Tx should be stopped and notify the physician