Lecture 21: Pulmonary Eval and Assessment Flashcards
what happens in chart review
determine important info about pt, medical condition, hx, and indications/contraindications
what happens in subjective interview
determine:
- PLOF
- pt goals
- cognition
- barriers to care
- communication
- social hx
what happens with physical exam
determine:
- vitals
- cardiorespiratory impairments
- activity tolerance
- limitations
- functional capacity
what happens with patient assessment
determine:
- discharge needs
- POC
- frequency of treatment
- interventions
what happens with prognosis/outcome
determine prognosis for functional recovery and goal for outcomes
orders give you what sort of info
bedrest orders
specific vital ranges
new O2 needs/changing needs
precautions
device precautions/restrictions
medications in EMR give you what info
scheduled meds
PRN meds
continuous drips
dosage
medical events in EMR give you what info
code/cardiac arrest
sx procedures
device implantation
diagnostics
vital signs in EMR give you what info
current, previous, and TRENDS throughout day
surgery info in EMR gives you what info
changes to POC
new precautions
planned vs elective
ability to be extubated in OR or PACU
length of sx gives you what info
possible impact on cognition
impacts time on mechanical vent post op
DNR/DNI tells you qht
Does pt want to be intubated or resuscitated in event of medical emergency
prior documentation tells. you what
MD notes: consults, op notes, DC summaries, etc
PT/OT/ST notes
CM notes: PLOF, previous living situation, baseline activity, etc
Intake and output gives you what kind of info
info about hydration, kidney function, meds, etc
fluid restrictions
nursing mobility gives you what info
OOB to chair
bathroom
ambulation
changes in bed position, turning schedule
premorbid status provides what info
EMS notes
ER notes
H&P
prior PT notes
where did pt reside prior to admission
baseline mobility
insurance coverage gives you what info
qualification for rehab
post acute PT services
O2 needs
pulm rehab
oxygen delivery in EMR gives you what type of info
current, previous, TRENDS during hospital stay
use device for sleep and different one for day?
communication with respiratory therapy on status, options, etc
what types of questions do you want to ask pulmonary patients about their prior level of function
home set up
baseline mobility/ADLs; limited by activity tolerance or pull S&S?
baseline activity tolerance; ask specific questions; SOB or fatigue with activity?
use of AD; how is device used with O2 simultaneously?
use of O2; type/amount/frequency; portable or stationary; compliance
falls? trip over O2 device?
types of pulmonary S&S; can you suggest energy conservation ideas?
what do you want to observe about a pulmonary patients posture
tripoding
kyphosis/scoliosis/rounded shoulders
supine vs sitting
hyperinflation
body habits
what do you want to observe about a pulmonary patients MSK appearance
accessory mm use
mm wasting
cachexia
signs of hypoxemia/hypoxia
cyanosis or grayed appearance
pallor/mottling
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