NR 463: Exam 1//Rev Flashcards
1
Q
When to call the physician…x7
A
- Numbness/Tingling
- Bronchospasms
- Chest Pain post cath procedure
- If systolic drops below 100 or 25 lower than previous reading
- Bleeding Post Cath
- Urine Output lower than 30-50 mL/hr
- Pulse ox lower than 91%
2
Q
- Respiratory Assessment
- What is hypoxemia
- Intervention
A
- pulse ox, lung sounds, sputum, dypsnea, hemoptysis, skin color, chest, ABGs clubbing
- normal oxygen levels, but not enough iron
- Turn, cough deep breath
3
Q
- Early Signs of Hypoxia
- Late Signs of Hypoxia
- Testings
A
- Restless, Anxiety, Tachycardia/Tachypnea
- Bradycardia, extreme restlessness, dyspnea (CYANOSIS)
- Xray, Sputum, Bronchoscopy
4
Q
- What is a bronchoscopy
- Pre Procedure Bronchoscopy
- Post Procedure Bronchoscopy
A
- inserted thru nose/mouth to visualize bronchi
- NPO, Vitals, coagulation studies, remove dentures, eye glasses, suction prep, IV access, med for sedation, CPR ready
- Semi Fowlers, Gag reflex, NPO until gag returns, emesis basin for sputum, bloody sputum,. Respers. bronchospasms, perforation-crepitus, dysrhthmias, hemorrhage, hypoxemia, pneumothorax.
5
Q
- Lung Cancer Diagnostics
- Early Signs
- Late Signs
A
- Mediastinoscopy, VATS, Pulmonary Angiography, CT scan, MRI, Bronchoscopy, Sputum
- Chest pain, Dyspnea, Wheezing, FLS
- Anorexia, Hoarseness, palpable, pleural effucion, pericardial effusion, tamponade
6
Q
- Lung Cancer Staging
- TNM
- Collaborative Care
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- Small cell NO staging, NSC-TNM
- Tumor, Node, Metastases
- Surgery, Radiation, Chemo, Palliative
7
Q
- Lung Cancer Patient Education
- Priority nursing diagnoses
A
- Smoking Cessation, follow up hemoptysis, dysphagia, hoarseness, hospice info
- Impaired Gas Exchange-r/t lung tissue removal
- Ineffective Airway Clearance-viscous secretions
- Acute pain-surgical incision, chest tubes
8
Q
- Lung Cancer Nursing Intervetions
- What is Thoracentesis
- Lung Cancer and positioning
A
- breath pattern, respiratory impairment, hemoptysis, tracheal deviation, analgesics, fowler’s position, pulse ox, oxygen with humidification, bronchodilator, corticosteroids, good diet
- removal of fluid, relieve hypoxia
- Avoid lateral turning, ask doc
9
Q
- Post Surgery pulmonary toilet
- Incentive Spriometer Directions
A
- C&DB, IS, SPlinting of incision, HOB, Ambulation
- upright, inhale slow, 10 times every hour, hold breath for 5 sec
10
Q
- Classic TB signs
- Latent
- Active
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- Yellow, blood tinged cough, night sweats, rales, crackles, anorexia
- Positive PPD, negative sputum and negative chest, NOT infectious
- Positive xray, sputum x 3
11
Q
- How is TB diagnosed
- Collaborative Care
- Transmission
A
- Sputum, Acid Fast bacilli 3 consectuvie, 3 xrays. Red raised lump, within 48 hours, granuloma
- Hospitilization, drug therapy, encourage homeless to a shelter.
- Airborn, N95 mask
12
Q
- Drug Therapy TB
- When does it stop being contagious
- Labs for TB
A
- Observation, 6-9 mnths Rifampin, INH, Pyrazinamide, Ethambutol, if no signs, treated with interferon
- After 2-3 weeks of meds.
- CBC, Erythrocyte Segment Rate, Decreased immune rsponse r/t PPD, liver transplant, steroids, or HIV.
13
Q
- What is Pneumothorax
- What is Open Pneumothorax
- What is Closed Pneumothorax
A
- Air in pleural space
- Chest wall open wound, gun shot stabbing
- Common in smoker, blebs, mechanical ventilation INSIDE
14
Q
- How do you treat pneumothorax
- How do you treat an open chest sucking wound
- Signs and Symptoms of pneumothorax
A
- Chest tube with fullter valve or drainage system
- 3 sided dressing
- Dyspnea, unequal chest expansion, no breath sound
15
Q
- How do you treat hemothorax
- major symptom of hemothorax
- What happens with tension pneumothorax
A
- Autotransfusion, chest tube drainage sys
- decreased hgb, shock. Third spacing
- urgent, tension on heart, dec c.outpu, medistinal shift, tracheal deviation, JVD, cyanosis, Respriatory distress.
16
Q
- With chest tube what should you watch for with dressing
- What is the most common chest trauma?
- What is the priority for rib fracture
A
- tape only three side so air can escape
- Rib Fracture
- PAIN, NSAIDS, Opioids. BREATH!!