Exam 2 Part 2

Question 1

What intake is a priority in patients with pneumonia to loosen secretions?

Answer 1

Fluid intake!!!

Question 2

Is oral care important for clients with pneumonia?

Answer 2

YES. To prevent aspiration or ventilation pneumonia.

Question 3

Cardiovascular patients should avoid taking this stimulant med….

Answer 3

Pseudoephedrine

Question 4

What are some nutritional therapies for clients with COPD?

Answer 4

• high protein, high calorie meals
• no need for water
• bronchodilators before eating

Question 5

What is the best way to help with secretions in clients with pneumonia?

Answer 5

Fluid intake

Question 6

Most pneumonias are caused by what type of bacteria?

Answer 6

Strep bacteria

Question 7

Head and neck cancers often result in the creation of a trach. Sometimes these patients have to get a laryngectomy. What are some post laryngectomy care?

Answer 7

• airway is the primary concern (use humidified oxygen to keep mucous membranes moist)
• keep in semi flower’s position at all times
• frequent trach suctioning
• wound drainage (keep patent and empty)
• often using NG tube (NPO at first, oral hygiene critical)
• pain management

Question 8

With the cancers, psychosocial support is needed due to depression, body image, etc.

True
False

Answer 8

TRUE

Question 9

Red Flags for Asthma include…

Answer 9

• silent chest
• Use of accessory muscles
• beta blockers, aspirin