Module 4: Gas Exchange Flashcards
Common Causes of Gas Exchange
Age
smoking
Chronic medical condition
brain injury
prolonged immobility
General Assessment findings for Gas exchange
Acute Findings
Tachypnea
Tachycardia
Accessory Muscle
Pursed lip breathing
Pale skin
Adventitious Breath Sounds
Mucus/secretions
Chronic Signs of Gas Exchange
Chronic
Cyanosis
Clubbing of nails
Barrel chest
Orthopneic
Gas Exchange Diagnostic Test
Chest X-ray
CT Scan
Pulmonary Function Studies
Forced vital capacity (FVC)
Forced expiratory volume (FEV)
Peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR)
Bronchoscopy
Gas exchange Labs to consider
Complete Blood Count (CBC)
Arterial Blood Gas (ABG)
Sputum
BNP
increase pH , decrease PCo2
Alkalosis
decrease ph, increase PCo2
acidosis
Nursing care for bronchoscopy