General Assessment Of Clients With Respiratory Disorders Flashcards
Risk Factors for Respiratory disease
- smoking
- exposure to secondhand smoke
- personal and family history of lung disease
- genetic makeup
- allergens and evironmental pollutants
- recreational and occupational exposure
Nursing History
- demographic data
- personal and family history
- diet history
- occupational history and socio economic status
- current health problems
Nursing History:
Age, gender, and race can affect the physical and diagnostic findings related to respiratory function. Many of the diagnostic studies relevant to respiratory disorders (e.g., pulmonary function tests) use these?______________ for determining predicted normal values.
Demographic Data
Nursing History:
Personal and Family History
- medical history
- Smoking history
- medication use
- allergies
- travel and area of residence
Whether the pulmonary problena is acute or chronic, the chief complaint is likely to include _______,_________,_________,_____________.
- cough
- sputum production
- chest pain
- shortness of breath at rest or on exertion
During the interview, the nurse explores the history of the present illness, preferably in chronologic order.
This analysis of the problems) includes the following:
- onset
- duration
- location
- frequency
- progressing and radiating patterns
- quality and numbers of symptoms
- aggravating and relieving factors
- associated signs and symptoms
- treatments
Physical Assessment/ Examination
- Assessment of sinuses and nose
- assessment of pharynx, trachea and larynx
- assessment of lungs and thorax
- assessment of normal breath sounds ( adventitious breath sounds)
- other indicators of respiratory adequacy
Physical Assessment/examination
Other indicator of respiratory adequacy
- cyanosis
- skin and mucous membrane
- general appearance
- endurance
Physical Assessment/examination
Other indicator of respiratory adequacy
- cyanosis
- skin and mucous membrane
- general appearance
- endurance
A skin test to detect if you have been infected with TB bacteria/ Mycobacterium Tubercle Bacilli
Skin Test Mantoux Test
A skin test to detect if you have been infected with TB bacteria/ Mycobacterium Tubercle Bacilli
Skin Test Mantoux Test
Skin Test Mantoux Test:
Meaning of PPD?
- skin test used to diagnose latent TB Infection
Purified Protein Derivative
Skin Test Mantoux Test:
For HIV clients, induration of _______ is considered positive.
a. 3 mm
b. 4 mm
c. 5 mm
c. 5 mm
Skin Test Mantoux Test
(1)______ Mantoux test signifies exposure to (2)___________.
For (1)
a. Positive (+)
b. Negative (-)
- a. Positive
- Mycobacterium tubercle bacilli
Skin Test Mantoux Test
- Site?
a. Subcutaneous
b. Intradermal
c. Intramascular - read __________ after injection
a. 49-70hrs
b. 50-75hrs
c. 48-72hrs
- B. Intradermal
- C. 48 - 72 hrs
Non invasive method of continuously monitoring the oxygen saturation of hemoglobin.
Pulse Oximetry
Pulse Oximetry
Ideal normal pulse oximetry values are:
95% - 100%
Throat, nasal and nasopharyngeal ___________ can identify pathogens responsible for respiratory infections
Cultures
Done for analysis to identify pathogenic organisms and to determine whether malignant cells are present; also be obtained to assess for hypersensitivity states
Sputum examination/studies
Sputum examination/ studies:
Specimen is delivered to the laboratory within
a. 1 hr
b. 2 hrs
c. 3 hrs
B. 2 hrs
Sputum examination/studies
What is
1. C & S
2. AFBS
- Sputum culture and sensitivity analysis
- Acid fast bacilli staining
Sputum examination/studies
Procedure:
1. _______ sputum specimen is to be collected.
a. Early morning b. Early evening
- Rinse mouth with ________.
a. Juice b. Plain water - Use Sterile ________.
a. Can b. Container
- A. Early morning
- B. Plain water
- B. Container
Sputum examination/studies
- Sputum specimen for C & S is collected before the __________ of antimicrobial.
- For AFB staining, collect sputum specimen for__________ mornings.
- First does
- Three consecutive mornings
Are routinely used in patients w/ chronic respiratory disorders.
Evaluates lung function and dysfunction.
useful in screening clients for pulmonary disease even before the onset of signs or symptoms
Pulmonary Function Studies/tests
Assess ventilation and acid base balance; assesses oxygenation (partial pressure of arterial oxygen [Pao2]), alveolar ventilation (partial pressure of arterial carbon dioxide [Paco2), and acid-base balance.
Arterial Blood Gases
Arterial Blood Gases
Common site for withdrawal of blood specimen
Radial artery
Arterial Blood Gases
Done to assess for adequacy of collateral circulation of the hand.
Allen’s test
Arterial Blood Gases
- ________ pre-heparinized syringe to prevent 2. ____________ of specimen.
1.
a. 5 ml
b.10 ml
c. 15 ml
- a. Numb
b. Clotting
c. Bleeding
- B. 10 ml
- B. Clotting
Arterial Blood Gases
Container with ______ to prevent hemolysis of the specimen.
a. Ice
B. Hot water
A. Ice
Imaging Studies
Performed for clients with respiratory tract disorders to evaluate the present status of the chest and to provide a baseline for comparison with future changes.
Chest Xray
Imaging Studies: Chest Xray
Standard chest xray examination are performed from?
Posteroanterior and left lateral
Imaging studies:
An imaging method in which the lungs are scanned in successive layers by a narrow beam x-ray; the images produced provide a cross sectional view of the chest; can distinguish fine tissue density
Computed Tomogrophy
Imaging studies
Similar to CT except that magnetic fields & radiofrequency signals are used instead of a narrow beam x-ray.
Visualizes soft tissues.
Used to characterize pulmonary nodules.
MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
Imaging Studies:
Studies the lung and chest in motion.
obtaining “live” X-ray images of a living patient
Fluoroscopy
Imaging studies:
Commonly used to investigate thromboembolic disease of the lungs.
Involves rapid injection of a radiopaque agent.
Pulmonary Angiography
Imaging Studies:
A nuclear scanning test that is most commonly used to detect a blood clot.
Measure blood perfusion through the lungs
Confirm pulmonary embolism or other blood-flow abnormalities.
Lung Scan
Imaging Studies: Lung Scan
Remain ________ during the procedure.
a. Standing
b. Still
c. Sitting
B. Still
Imaging Studies:
A radiopaque medium is instilled directly into the trachea and bronchi
Bronchography
Imaging Studies: Bronchography
Nursing interventions before bronchogram.
- Secure consent
- Check for allergies to seafoods & iodine & anesthesia
- NPO for 6-8 hours
-Pre-op meds: atrophine SO4 & valium, topical anesthesia sprayed; followed by local anesthetic injected into larynx. - Have oxygen & antispasmodic agents ready.
Imaging Studies: Bronchography
Nursing Interventions after:
- Side lying position
- NPO until cough and gag reflexes return
- Cough & deep breathe client
- Low grade fever common
Endoscopic Procedures:
The direct inspection & observation of the larynx, trachea & bronchi through a flexible or rigid bronchoscope.
Bronchoscopy
Endoscopic Procedures: Bronchoscopy
Diagnostic use:
- to collect secretions
- to determine location of pathogenic process & collect specimen for biopsy.
Endoscopic Procedures: Bronchoscopy
Therapeutic uses:
- remove foreign object
- excise lesions
Endoscopic Procedures: Bronchoscopy
Nursing interventions prior to bronchoscopy:
- Informed consent/permit needed
- Atrophine S04 & valium pre-op;topical anesthesia sprayed followed by local anesthesia injected into larynx
- NPO 6-8 hrs
- Remove dentures, prostheses, contact lenses.