Midterm Study

Question 1

During a patient assessment what breath sounds might indicate a need for a? Broncho-dilator?

Answer 1

Wheezing or diminished breath sounds

Question 2

During a patient assessment what breath sounds might indicate a need for a? Broncho-dilator?

Answer 2

Wheezing or diminished breath sounds

Question 3

How aerosol therapies can improve lung function…

Answer 3

Relaxes smooth muscle airways, decreases inflammation, antibiotics can decrease infection

Question 4

What patient factors influence delivery of medication from aerosol device?

Answer 4

Patients ability to follow directions, patient position

Question 5

What aerosol delivery device factors influence the delivery of medication from a nebulizer aerosol device?

Answer 5

Flow, reservoir, baffling system, continuous versus breath, actuated

Question 6

Describe how a small volume jet nebulizer operates

Answer 6

Uses compressed air or oxygen to turn certain liquid medicines into a fine mist that your patient simply breathes through a mouthpiece mask

Question 7

List advantages of a small volume jet nebulizer

Answer 7

It’s relatively inexpensive, maybe administrative most patients, mouthpiece or math

Question 8

What are some disadvantages of a small volume of nebulizer?

Answer 8

You must have gas for power, not easily transported, breath, actuated nebulizers require more respiratory muscle strength for patients, if eyes are exposed to a Pratropium bromide it can cause eye damage

Question 9

Describe how an ultrasonic nebulizer operates

Answer 9

Electrical energy vibrates Pisos ceramic plate at a frequency of 130 kHz. The plate pump liquid through 1000 aperture where it is broken into fine droplets