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Chapter 42, Cardiopulmonary/respiratry System Flashcards

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What are signs and symptoms of hypoxemia?

A 
Cyanosis
Irregular respirations
Breathing out of mouth more
Nose flares
Grayish tint to skin
Short sentences/speaks in a whisper
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What is hypoxemia?

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Lack of oxygen in the blood

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What can a CNA do to help a resident with hypoxemia?

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Raise the HOB
Decrease chatting
Ask yes/no questions

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What is a pulse oximeter?

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Measures the amount of oxygen in the blood

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What is the good amount of oxygen in blood?

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94-99
Anything below 90 is very poor
90-93 is poor

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What are signs and symptoms of respiratory distress?

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SOB
soft gaps taken in between words
Orthostatic hypotension (dizziness from standing or sitting to fast) 
Cyanosis
Cool/clammy skin
Nose flairs
Decrease in activity
Coughing
Increase in heart rate
Respirations below 12 or above 20
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What can a CNA do to help resident with respiratory distress?

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Raise HOB
Alternate periods of rest and activity
Yes/no questions
Encourage protein
Force fluids unless with CHF pt
Vital signs
Increase ADLs
Give tender love and care
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What is COPD?

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Same as emphysema

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What is pneumonia?

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Infection in the lungs

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What is aspiration pneumonia?

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Swallowing down the wrong way and goes into lungs

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How van aspiration pneumonia be prevented?

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Sitting up as high as possible

Laying on side

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What are signs and symptoms of pneumonia?

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Tired
Coughing
Fever

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What should the CNA do with a resident with pneumonia?

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Elevate HOB
ask yes/no questions
Alternate periods of rest and activity
V.s. (Temp)
FF
increase or encourage protein
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What is the function of the lymphatic system?

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Drain extra fluid from the tissues
Fight infection
Absorbs and transports fats

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What is PVD?

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Peripheral vascular disease, a decrease in circulation to the legs, from a build up of cholesterol in the groin

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What are signs and symptoms of PVD?

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Legs are brown or maroon
No hair on legs
Complains of pain (maybe)
Cool legs
Maybe edema
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What should the CNA do for residents or pts with PVD?

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Elevate legs
Check circulations every shift
Help them stay warm; blankets, lap robes
Increase exercise
Lotion legs
Check skin for breaks
Make sure they have their ted hoes on
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What is atherosclerosis?

A

Build up of cholesterol in blood vessels

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What is arteriosclerosis?

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The narrowing of a blood vessel

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