Oxygen/Pneumonia

Question 1

How long does it take for someone to die without oxygen?

Answer 1

3-5 minutes

Question 2

What is it called when the alveolus collapse?

Answer 2

Atelectasis

Question 3

Dysphagia

Answer 3

difficulty swallowing

Question 4

Normal O2 saturation

Answer 4

95-100%

Question 5

COPD saturation

Answer 5

90-95%

Question 6

TACCO used for sputum description

Answer 6

Type
Amount
Color
Consistency
Odor

Question 7

Leading cause of death from infection in the U.S.

Answer 7

Pneumonia

Question 8

Types of Pneumonia

Answer 8

Aspiration
Bacterial - most common
Viral
Other - fungi, mycoplasma, parasite, chemical
Community acquired vs. hospital acquired
Opportunistic pneumonia - AIDS

Question 9

Pleurisy

Answer 9

Inflamed pleural membranes rubbing against each other causing knife-like, stabbing chest pain

Question 10

Best way to clear upper airway congestion

Answer 10

Effective couging

Question 11

Best way to help move secretions in lower airways

Answer 11

Turning and repositioning

Question 12

How much fluid should you push per day to help with thinning secretions?

Answer 12

3,000 mL/day

Question 13

Client takes asthma medication in what order?

Answer 13

albuterol (Proventil) - rescue
ipratropium bromide (Atrovent) - anticholinergic
budesonide (Pulmicort) - steroid
montelukast (Singulair) - antiinflammatory

Airway Is Beautifully Managed

Question 14

How many minutes in between suctioning a tracheostomy?

Answer 14

2-3 min