Med-Surg: Respiratory System/2 Flashcards

1
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carbon dioxide toxicity contributing factors

2

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  1. CO2 retention

2. excessive oxygen therapy

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2
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CO2 toxicity manifestations

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  1. altered LOC
  2. tachypnea
  3. increased BP
  4. tachycardia with dyrhythmias
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3
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pneumonia contributing factors (less known)

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  1. no pneumococcal vaccination within the last 5 years
  2. no influenza vaccine within last year
  3. post op
  4. sedation and opioid use
  5. prolonged immobility
  6. tobacco use
  7. enteral tube feeding
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4
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pneumonia fluid intake

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3l/day

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5
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TB manifestations

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  1. cough, hemoptysis
  2. positive AFB sputum
  3. low grade fever
  4. night sweats
  5. malaise, fatigue
  6. anorexia, weight loss
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6
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isoniazid and food

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avoid food containing tyramine (aged cheese, curred meats)

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7
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TB - educate about rifampin

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can alter metabolism of other drugs

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8
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TB meds - monitor what organs

2

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liver

kidneys

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9
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TB meds- administer when and how

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empty stomach, at the same time everyday

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10
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TB meds - educate to watch for indications of

3

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  1. hepatoxicity
  2. nephrotoxicity
  3. visual changes
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11
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meds that tx TB

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  1. INH
  2. rifampin
  3. pyrazinamide
  4. ethambutol
  5. fluoroquinolones
  6. aminoglycosides
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12
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laryngeal cancer is most common in who

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men ages 55-70

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13
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laryngeal cancer contributing factors

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  1. smoking
  2. radiation exposure
  3. chronic laryngitis and/or straining of vocal cords
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14
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laryngeal cancer manifestations

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  1. hoarseness longer than 2 weeks
  2. dysphagia
  3. dyspnea
  4. cough
  5. persistent sore throat
  6. hard, immobile lymph nodes in neck
  7. weight loss, anorexia
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15
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hoarseness in voice lasting longer than 2 weeks, think…

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laryngeal cancer

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16
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laryngeal cancer dx procedures

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  1. MRI
  2. direct laryngoscopy with biopsy
  3. x ray
  4. CT
  5. bone scan and PET scan
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17
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laryngeal cancer - route of meds that is preferred

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elixir

18
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laryngeal cancer therap. measures

2

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  1. partial or total laryngectomy

2. radiation

19
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PE contributing factors

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  1. a fib
  2. hypercoagulation
  3. long bone fracture
  4. long term immobility
  5. oral contraceptive or estrogen therapy
  6. obesity
  7. PVD, DVT
  8. sickle cell
  9. central venous catheters
20
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PE manifestations

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  1. dyspnea, tachypnea
  2. sharp, stabbing pain on inspiration
  3. tachycardia
  4. hypotension
  5. impending doom
  6. diaphoresis
  7. pleural effusion
  8. crackles, cough
21
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fat emboli signs

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petechiae over chest and axilla

22
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PE dx tests

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  1. abgs
  2. d dimer
  3. chest xray
  4. v/q scan
  5. pulmonary angiography
23
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PE therapeutic measures

2

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  1. embolectomy

2. vena cava filter

24
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hemothorax manifestations

6

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  1. respiratory distress
  2. tracheal deviation
  3. reduced/absent breath sounds
  4. asymmetrical chest wall movement
  5. subcutaneous emphyseam
  6. chest pain
25
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chest tube insertion

5

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  1. place supine or semi-fowlers
  2. verify informed consent signed
  3. administer pain meds/sedation
  4. after - apply dressing to insertion site
  5. monitor
26
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chest tube - continuous rapid bubbling in water seal chamber

A

air leak

27
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chest tube - no tidaling in water seal chamber

2

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  1. check for kinks

2. check breath sounds for lung re-expansion

28
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chest tube - no bubbling in suction control chamber

3

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  1. verify tubing is attached
  2. verify water is filled to prescribed level
  3. check wall suction regulator
29
Q

chest tube pulled from client

3

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  1. cover insertion site with sterile dressing, taped on three sides
  2. contact provider
  3. prepare for reinsertion
30
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hypoxia and hypoxemia: early or late sign - tachypnea

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early

31
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hypoxia and hypoxemia: early or late sign - tachycardia

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early

32
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hypoxia and hypoxemia: early or late sign - restlessness

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early

33
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hypoxia and hypoxemia: early or late sign - pale skin and mucous membranes

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early

34
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hypoxia and hypoxemia: early or late sign - elevated BP

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early

35
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hypoxia and hypoxemia: early or late sign - use of accessory muscles, nasal flaring, adventitious lung sounds

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early

36
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hypoxia and hypoxemia: early or late sign - bradypnea

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late

37
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hypoxia and hypoxemia: early or late sign - bradycardia

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late

38
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hypoxia and hypoxemia: early or late sign - confusion and stupor

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late

39
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hypoxia and hypoxemia: early or late sign - cyanotic skin and mucous membranes

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late

40
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hypoxia and hypoxemia: early or late sign - hypotension

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late

41
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hypoxia and hypoxemia: early or late sign - cardiac dysrhythmias

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late