Module 4: Gas Exchange Flashcards

1
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Common Causes of Gas Exchange

A

Age
smoking
Chronic medical condition
brain injury
prolonged immobility

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2
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General Assessment findings for Gas exchange

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Acute Findings

Tachypnea

Tachycardia

Accessory Muscle

Pursed lip breathing

Pale skin

Adventitious Breath Sounds

Mucus/secretions

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3
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Chronic Signs of Gas Exchange

A

Chronic

Cyanosis

Clubbing of nails

Barrel chest

Orthopneic

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4
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Gas Exchange Diagnostic Test

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Chest X-ray

CT Scan

Pulmonary Function Studies

Forced vital capacity (FVC)

Forced expiratory volume (FEV)

Peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR)

Bronchoscopy

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5
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Gas exchange Labs to consider

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Complete Blood Count (CBC)

Arterial Blood Gas (ABG)

Sputum

BNP

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6
Q

increase pH , decrease PCo2

A

Alkalosis

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7
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decrease ph, increase PCo2

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acidosis

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8
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Nursing care for bronchoscopy

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