New PNP Flashcards
1
Q
Under breathing and ventilation name FOUR ways to identify breathing effectiveness?
A
breath sounds
depth,pattern and general rate or resp.
increased WOB
-abnormal posture
- grunting
- head bobbing
- nasal flaring
- retractions
- tachypnea
open wounds or deformities
skin color
SPONTANEOUS BREATHING
SC emphysema
Symmetrical chest rise
(p. 290)
2
Q
Identify FOUR ways to assess the patentcy of the airway?
A
- Bony deformity
- edema
- fluids (blood, vomit, seceretions)
- foreign objects
- loose or missing teeth
- Sounds (snoring, gurgling, stridor)
- tongue obstruction
- vocalization
(p. 290)
3
Q
Identify THREE ways to assess circulation?
A
- Assess capillary refill
- Inspect and palpate skin for color, temp and moisture
- Palpate pulse central and peripheral
(p. 291)
4
Q
What are some airway interventions?
A
- suctioning
- patient positioning
- removal of FB
- NPA/OPA
- anticipate need for ETT
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5
Q
What are some interventions for Breathing and Ventilation?
A
- administer O2
- BVM
- Anticipate need for ETT, epi fo anaphylaxis
- Needle decompression, chest tube
- If ett inserted, co2 detector, capno
6
Q
What are some interventions for Circulation?
A
- if HR <60 bpm AND s/sx of shock> CPR
- IV and fluids 20ml/kg
- If pulse indicated dysrhythmia- cardiac monitor
- vassopressor
- blood transfusion at 10ml/kg
7
Q
What are some interventions for disability?
A
- GCS less than 8, intubate
- give glucose
