Exam 2 106 Practice Terms Flashcards
Venturi mask
Delivers FiO2 of 24-55% at 2-10 L/min via different sized adaptors. Most accurate.
Simple face mask
Delivers FiO2 40-60% at 5-8 L/min short term oxygen therapy.
Face tent
Delivers an FiO2 24-100% at at least 10 L/min and requires high humidification.
Nasal cannula
Delivers an FiO2 24-44% at 1-6 L/min via tubing with 2 small prongs inserted into nares.
Endotracheal suctioning
No longer than 15 seconds.
Spinal cord injury at C3 concern
An injury at C5 or above can result in damage to phrenic nerve which innervates diaphragm affecting breathing.
Smokers are increased risk for…
Cardiopulmonary disease and lung cancer.
Nonrebreathing mask must…
Be checked to make sure that it is inflated at all times.
Increased hemoglobin levels…
Do NOT cause low pulse oximetry reading. Nail polish, inadequate circulation, and edema will.
Normal cardiac output is….
4-6 L/min.
Smoking causes…
Vasoconstriction which restricts blood flow to heart and peripheral tissues.
Tracheostomy care
Suction pressure should be kept at 14-20 mmHg to prevent tracheal wall necrosis.
Left sided HF
Characterised by decreased functioning of left ventricle.
Dexamethasone
Steroid that may raise blood glucose.
Client may have hepatitis B, is spitting, scratching, and confused…
Nurse must enter room wearing gloves, gown, and face shield.
Reservoirs
Blood, wound drainage, food, oxygen tubing.
Last thing removed…
Mask
Chickenpox and pulmonary tuberculosis
Require airborne precautions.
Infectious agent
Bacteria, fungus, Protozoa, virus.
Exit and entry portal
Skin, respiratory and GI.
Standard precautions
Nurse wears gloves each time he empties bedpan.
Medical asepsis
Nurse wipes off clients bedside table.
Client scheduled for intravenous pyelogram (IVP), before the test…
Assess for allergy to shellfish, IVP contrast often contains iodine.
When catheterising uncircumcised males…
Always return foreskin back over the penis.
