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Lines and Tubes Flashcards

1
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Why should patients be mobilized early in the ICU?

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  • Reduces hospital stay/costs

- Improves patient’s QoL

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What 3 things should be considered when observing a patient’s lines and tubes?

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  • Where do they originate and terminate?
  • What are they for?
  • How do they affect my treatment?
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How does a pulse oximeter work?

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  • Emits 2 wavelengths of light
  • Photo detector measures difference between light absorbed during systole and diastole
  • Estimates arterial % SaO2
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How can a pulse oximeter be assessed for accuracy?

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  • Compare pulseOx HR to manual HR
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What are 5 factors that can affect accuracy of pulse oximeters?

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  • Cold fingers
  • Nail polish
  • Darker skin
  • Motion
  • Cardiac arrhythmias
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By what 2 methods can supplemental oxygen be delivered to a patient?

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  • Nasal cannula

- Mask

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What is the concentration of supplemental O2 delivered by a nasal cannula?

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22 - 44 %

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How many liters of oxygen require a high flow oxygen system?

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More than 6L/min

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Why may a nasal cannula be preferred to a mask?

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  • More comfortable
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What O2 concentrations can the air of a mask unit be increased to?

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35 - 55 %.

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How is the amount of oxygen in air measured?

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FiO2

Fraction of inspired oxygen

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What is the benefit of a partial non-rebreather mask?

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  • Higher FiO2 with less flow
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What are the typical FiO2 for 6L/min, 7L/min, and 8 - 10 L/min for a partial non-rebreather mask?

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6L/min: 60 %
7L/min: 70 %
8-10 L/min: 80+ %

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What is the purpose of a nasopharyngeal tube?

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  • Suctioning of patients with poor cough and retained secretions
  • Connects nose and the upper airway directly
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What are the two methods used to provide a sealed system for mechanical ventilation?

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  • Endotracheal tube

- Tracheostomy

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What is an endotracheal tube?

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  • Inserted into trachea through mouth
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What is a tracheostomy?

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  • Surgical procedure
  • Incision made in tracheal rings
  • Tube inserted
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Where are endotracheal tubes typically used?

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  • ICU

- Pulmonary specialty areas

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What risk is related to endotracheal tubes?

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Damage to vocal cords.

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What should be done if an endotracheal tube is pulled from a patient?

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  • Check breathing

- Apply O2 or artificially breath for patient until re-intubated.

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What are 2 advantages of tracheostomy over endotracheal tubes?

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  • Decreased risk of vocal cord or tracheal injury./
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What should be done if an endotracheal tube is accidentally removed?

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  • Apply O2 or artificially breath for the Pt until the tube can be re-inserted
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23
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What are the 2 advantages of a tracheostomy button?

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  • Maintains open stoma

- Allows direct suctioning

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What are 3 advantages of a Passy Muir Speaking Valve?

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  • Promotes use of upper airways
  • Assists verbal communication
  • Assists coughing
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What are 2 requirements for the use of Passy Muir Speaking Valves?

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  • SaO2 must be > 90 for all day use

- Must have a high humidity tracheal collar.

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What are the 2 advantages of using a trachestomy collar?

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  • Humidifies/ moisturizes air

- High flow O2

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What ranges FiO2 can be used on a trachestomy collar?

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21 - 100 %

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What type of system should be utilized when ambulating with a trachestomy collar?

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  • Venturi system
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What are 4 general advantages of artificial airways?

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  • Prevent airway obstruction
  • Protect airway from aspiration
  • Facilitate suctioning of sputum
  • Closed system for mechanical ventilation
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What are 5 general disadvantages of artificial airways?

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  • Cough less effective
  • Reduced ciliary motion
  • Interferes with communicaiton and nutrition
  • Bypasses respiratory defense mechanism
  • Tracheal stenosis
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Is ventilation a contraindication to PT/ mobility?

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No.

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32
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What 2 factors determine if a patient can receive therapy when on a mechanical ventilator?

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  • Medical stability

- Mental status

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Since the movement of artificial airways can irritate the patient’s tissues, what considerations should you make during ambulation?

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Stabilize tube.

- May need assistance

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What should be done if the patient’s tube becomes dislodged during ambulation?

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  • Use manual ventilation to ventilate the patient
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What are 5 uses of Ambu bags?

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  • Manually ventilate patients when ambulating
  • Ventilate during suctioning
  • Stimulate a cough
  • Supplemental O2
  • Increase volume of air during a breath
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What is the focus of PT usually in patients with artificial airways?

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  • Mobilization

- Clearance techniques

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How should the PT monitor a patient with an artificial airway during treatment? (3 things)

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  • Make sure airway is stable before treatment
  • Check breath sounds before, during, and after treatment
  • Make sure tube does not change position
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38
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Are air leaks around a trach tube normal during mobility exercise?

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Yes

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What are 4 indications for the use of chest tube?

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  • Pneumothorax
  • Hemothorax
  • Pleural effusion
  • Empyema
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How is a chest tube held secure?

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Sutured into place.

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41
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What 3 cavities are chest tubes typically inserted into?

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  • Pleural space
  • Mediastinum
  • Pericardium
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Following what surgery are mediastinal and pericardial tubes typically utilized?

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Open heart surgery

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`Where are chest tubes typically inserted?

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  • Between 4th and 5th rib at mid or anterior axillary line posteriolateral to border of pec major
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How should a chest tube patient be monitored by the PT? (3 ways)

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  • Check vitals
  • Watch for bubbling in chambers (especially with movement)
  • Make sure tube isn’t kinked or blocked
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Pts with chest tubes can participate in most treatment; what is the one consideration?

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  • Make sure draining system is kept below the level of the insertion site and suction can continue
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What 4 interventions should a PT focus on during treatment of a patient with a chest tube?

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  • Position changes
  • Shoulder ROM
  • Ambulation
  • Deep breathing exercises
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What 5 measures are typically displayed on an EKG?

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  • HR
  • RR
  • SaO2
  • BP
  • EKG
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If telemetry can’t be used while ambulating a patient, what can be used instead?

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A pulse oximeter.

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What should be checked if a PT noticed an abnormal EKG?

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Make sure all the leads are in place.

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What are 3 types of pacemakers?

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  • Epicardial
  • Endocardial
  • Temporary
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Where is an epicardial pacemaker located?

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  • Sewn or screwed into the heart muscle during open heart surgery
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Where is an endocardial pacemaker located?

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  • In infraclavicular pocket

- Leads from pacemaker attach to right atrium and ventricle

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In what settings are temporary pacemakers typically used? Where do they attach?

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  • Used in acute care following surgery

- Sewn outside of heart, and wires exit below xiphoid process

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54
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What is an ICD?

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Automated Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator

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55
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What is an ICD used for?

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Shocks the heart into a normal rhythm if it begins to undergo lethal arrhythmias.

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What should a PT consider with a patient with an ICD?

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  • Make sure heart rate stays at least 10 beats below the point at which it activates.
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Where are subclavian pacemakers and ICDs typically located?

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Side of non-dominant upper extremity

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What are ROM restrictions due to SCPM and ICDs?

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  • Shoulder FLX/ ABD limited to 90 degrees

- No extreme shoulder EXT

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What may be limited by the weight-bearing restrictions of a pacemaker/ ICD?

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  • Use of an assistive device
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Where should pressure not be applied during treatment in a patient with a subclavian PM or ICD?

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Axilla.

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Since temporary pace makers do not increase HR with exercise, what scale should be used to measure exertion?

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RPE.

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What is an intra-aortic ballon pump? When does it inflate/ deflate?

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  • Catheter with ballon attached placed in aorta via the femoral artery
  • Deflates during systole to allow passage of blood
  • Inflates during diastole to prevent backflow.
63
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Where are intra-aortic ballon pumps typically used?

64
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What artery is particularly assisted by intra-aortic ballon pumps?

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Inflation of ballon during diastole prevents backflow so that blood may flow into coronary artery.

65
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What load in the left ventricle is decreased by the intra-aortic ballon pump?

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  • Afterload

- (amount of force needed to eject blood from the ventricle)

66
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What joints of the patient may be mobilized when an IABP is being utilized?

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  • All UE joints as tolerated
  • All contralateral LE joints as tolerated
  • Ankle and foot of LE with catheter
67
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Besides mobilization of joints, what is the other focus of PT intervention in a patient with an IABP?

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  • Prevent pulmonary impairments
68
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If the IABP becomes dislodged WHAT DO YOU DO?

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  • Apply pressure

- Call for the nurse

69
Q

What is another name for a Swan Ganz Catheter?

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Pulmonary Artery Catheter (PAC)

70
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What is the use of the PAC?

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  • Monitors cardiac function in patients who are staying in the ICU long-term
71
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What does a PAC measure specifically? (5 measure)

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  • Hemodynamics
  • Right arterial pressure
  • Pulmonary artery pressure
  • Pulmonary artery wedge pressure
  • Cardiac output
72
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How is a PAC inserted?

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  • Through large peripheral vein, and guided through right side of heart to pulmonary artery
73
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What are typical PAC pressures in the: RA, RV, PA (Systolic). PA (diastolic), and Pulmonary capillary wedge pressure?

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RA: 0 - 8 mmHg
RV: 8 - 12 mmHg
PA (Sys): 15 - 30  mmHg
PA (Diast): 5 - 15 mmHg
PCW: 4 - 15 mmHg
74
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What precautions should a PT take in a patient with a PAC before treatment?

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  • Ask someone if the patient is good to go
75
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When should a PAC patient never be mobilized?

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If pulmonary capillary wedge pressure is being measured

76
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What level should the PAC transducer be kept at for accurate readings?

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  • 4th intercostal space
77
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What are 4 complications related to PACs?

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  • Infections
  • Line related sepsis
  • Thrombus
  • Pulmonary infarct/ pulmonary artery rupture
78
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What are pigtail catheters typically used for? Why are they called pigtail catheters?

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  • Placed in heart or lung to drain fluid

- Curved end (pigtail) prevents puncture

79
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What helps control the rate of drainage of a pigtail catheter?

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  • A stopcock.
80
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What PT implications are there for a patient with a pigtail catheter?

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  • Ask a professional to see if the patient can get up and be moved around
  • Consider that the underlying pathology may limit the aggressiveness of your PT treatment.
81
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What are aterial lines/ catheters typically used for?

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The monitoring of BP, arterial blood gases, and pH>

82
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What 2 other devices is the catheter typically attached to?

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  • Transducer

- Pressurized flush device

83
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What are 4 common sites of aterial lines/ catheters?

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  • Radial artery
  • Femoral artery
  • Brachial artery
  • Dorsalis pedis artery
84
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Why may a patient with an arterial line be immobilized?

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To avoid kinking the line.

85
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What precaution should a PT take when treating a patient with an arterial line?

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  • weight bearing and joint ROM are limited near the site of insertion
86
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If a patient is stable with an arterial line, what activities may they participate in?

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  • All interventions
87
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What will cause a patient with an arterial line to be strictly on bed rest? (2 possibilities)

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  • Catheter in sheath

- Femoral artery line (hip flexion also limited to 30 degrees)

88
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What type of arterial line will making standing or gait uncomfortable?

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  • Dorsal pedis line
89
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What are 3 complications related to arterial lines?

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  • Bleeding
  • Infection
  • Lack of blood flow to tissues supplied by artery
90
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If the transducer is placed above or below the 4th intercostal space, what complications may arise?

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Above: BP falsely high
Below: BP falsely low

91
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If an arterial line is pulled out, what is procedure?

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  • Apply pressure

- Call for help

92
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What are the 3 main types of venous catheters?

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  • Peripheral intravenous
  • Central intravenous
  • Peripherally inserted Central Catheter
93
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Where are IVs typically inserted?

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Into a peripheral vein in the hand or forearm

94
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What are 4 uses of IV lines?

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  • Drugs administration
  • Fluids administration
  • Blood transfusion
  • Obtaining venous blood
95
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What is a common complication of IV?

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Infiltration if IV is inserted into tissue instead of a vein.

96
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How long does an IV last?

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3 - 5 day.s

97
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If an IV line alarm sounds, what should be done?

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  • Check with nursing
98
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What are 5 indications for central catheter use?

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  • Diagnostic information obtained by measuring central venous pressure and easy obtainment of blood samples
  • Administration of medications that are caustic to peripheral veins
  • Access when no peripheral veins are available
  • Long term medications or parenteral nutrition
  • Hemodialysis or plasmapheresis
99
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What 4 veins are central venous catheters typically inserted into?

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  • Subclavian
  • Internal/ external jugular
  • Femoral vein
100
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Are veinous catheters rigid or flexible?

101
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How are venous catheters held in place?

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  • Sutures

- Staples

102
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What is a long, slender, small, flexible tube that is inserted into a peripheral vein and advanced until it reaches a large vein in the chest?

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PICC line (peripherally inserted central catheter)

103
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What are 3 advantages of a PICC line over a standard central catheter line?

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  • Less infection rates
  • Decreased risk of complications
  • Can remain in place for long periods of time
104
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Where are PICCs inserted, and where do they typically terminate?

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  • Begin in a vein in the upper arm

- Terminate near the vena cava

105
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What is a clinical implication of a patient with a PICC line?

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  • Nothing tight on the affected ARM

- No blood pressure

106
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What is a PCA pump?

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  • Patient controlled analgesia
107
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What are 3 clinical implications for a patient with a PCA?

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  • Only let the patient deliver the medication
  • Inform the nurse if the patient is unresponsive
  • Monitor blood pressure
108
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What are 5 categories of non-vascular lines and tubes?

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  • GI
  • Renal
  • Urinary
  • Neurological
  • Intergumentary
109
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What patients use total parenteral nutrition?

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Patients who can’t use GI tract.

110
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How is nutrition injected in a TPN line?

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Through the central venous line.

111
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What are 4 feeding tubes?

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  • Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)
  • Nasogastric tube (NG)
  • Dobhoff (Feeding) Tube
  • Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy/ Jejunostomy (PEG/PEJ) tube
112
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What is the purpose of a nasogastric tube?

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  • Empties stomach of gas and digestive fluids

- Also for feeding

113
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Where does a NG tube insert and terminate?

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Inserts: Nostril
Terminates: Stomach

114
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What patients recieve a Dobhoff tube?

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  • Short term feeding
  • Patients who can’t chew or swallow
  • Functioning GI tract
115
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Where does a Dobhoff tube insert and terminate?

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Inserts: Nostril
Terminates: Beginning of small intestines

116
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What is a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy/ jejunostomy?

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  • Placement of tube in stomach or jejunum for longer term nutriiton
117
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What should be checked in a patient with an NG tube before ambulation?

118
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How should a patient NOT be positioned after eating with an NG tube?

119
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What should be done if a patient begins to vomit with their NG tube detached?

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  • Reattach that thing
120
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How should a patient be positioned during feeding with a Dobhoff tube?

121
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Can a Dobhoff tube be disconnected for ambulation/ mobility?

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Yes. Check with nursing first.

122
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What consideration should be given to a paitent recently post-op for a PEG/PEJ tube?

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The area of insertion may be tender/ sore.

123
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Can a PEG/PEJ tube be disconnected for mobility/ ambulation.

124
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What is a colostomy?

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Fecal matter drains from the colon through the abdomen to be collected in a pouch.

125
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Placement of what should be considered carefully in a patient with a colostomy?

126
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What are hemodialysis and plasmapheresis?

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  • Removal of toxic waste from blood stream with renal failure to control fluid. electrolyte, and pH balance.
127
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What lines are used hemodialysis and plasmapheresis?

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Central venous lines or ateriovenous fistula.

128
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How often and for long is hemodyalysis/ plasmapheresis done?

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  • Every other day for 3 - 4 hours
129
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What is continous venovenous hemofiltration?

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  • Waste products continuously removed to prevent large fluid shifts
130
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When is plasmapheresis indicated?

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When the plasma cannot carry antibodies and nutrients to tissues/ remove wastes

131
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What is plasmapheresis?

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Blood cells are removed/ replaced

132
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What measure should not be taken on an arm with AV shunt?

133
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What time management should considered with a patient receiving dialysis?

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  • Schedule treatment around dialysis treatments
134
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How may a patient’s treatment session be effected when the patient is not receiving dialysis at the time of treatment?

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  • May still have low endurance
135
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Can a patient be treated if they are receiving CVVH?

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Possible. Depends on placement of line and medical stability.

136
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What is a foley catheter?

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Placed directly into bladder to assist in evacuation of urine.

137
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How can infection be avoiding when mobilizing a patient with a foley catheter? (3 points)

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  • Tape the tubing to the patients leg
  • Keep the tubing clear of everyone’s feet
  • Keep the bag below the level of the bladder to prevent backflow.
138
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What is an external ventricular drain?

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  • Tube placed into ventricles of brain to drain CSF to relieve pressure, blockage, etc.
139
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Where should an external ventricular drain be placed?

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External auditory meatus

140
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What does an ICP monitor measure?

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The pressure surrounding the brain.

141
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What should be done with a patient with an external ventricular drain before mobility? Afterwards?

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  • Consult with MD to ensure ICP is controlled
  • Clamp drain before mobilization
  • Relevel drain before reopening after mobility
142
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What pressure should be maintained when using an ICP monitor?

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20 - 25 mmHg

143
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How should the head be positioned with an ICP monitor?

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  • Bed in 30 degrees flexion at head

- Head in neutral

144
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What is a surgical drain?

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Tube inserted into surgical site for draining.

145
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How do most surgical drains operate? What are 2 specific methods?

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  • Suction mechanism
  • Hemovac
  • Jackson-Pratt drain (looks like grenade)
146
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Can a patient with a surgical drain be mobilized?

A
  • Yes

- Pin drain to gown

147
Q

What is a wound vac’s 4 functions?

A
  • Removes slough/ exudate from a wound
  • Maintains moisture
  • Increases circulation
  • Reduces edema and bacteria
148
Q

Can a patient with a wound vac be mobilized?

A

Yes, so long as there is enough battery power.

149
Q

How should a wound vac be monitored?

A

Check for breaks in seal.

150
Q

How should a wound vac be disconnected?

A
  • Clamp boths ends

- Clean both ends using a glove and gauze

151
Q

What patients commonly wear compression boots?

A

Those at risk for DVT.

152
Q

Can a patient with compression boots be mobilized?

A
  • Yes

- Remove before mobilization

153
Q

If a patient is confused, are compression boots appropriate?

A
  • No

- Consider other methods of DVT control

154
Q

If a patient is very edematous, what considerations should taken when using compression boots?

A

Use adjunct compression therapy to prevent pitting edema.

Cardiopulmonary PT (10 decks)

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