RESPI AND RENAL NURSING PROCEDURES Flashcards
Recommended Position in Suctioning (CONSCIOUS)
Semi - Fowlers
Recommended Position in Suctioning (UNCONSCIOUS)
Side Lying
Recommended WALL unit pressure of Suctioning (Adult, Child, Infant)
A: 100 - 120 mmhg
C: 95 - 110 mmhg
I: 50 - 95 mmhg
Recommended PORTABLE UNIT pressure of Suctioning (Adult, Child, Infant)
A: 10 - 15 mmhg
C: 5 - 10 mmhg
I: 2 - 5 mmhg
Size of sterile suction catheter
A: 12 -18/ 12 - 15 inch
C: 8 - 10 inch
I: 5 - 8 inch
Length and Measurement of the catheter
from the tip of the nose to the earlobe ; 13cm (5-6 inches)
Apply suction for how many seconds, maximum of
5-10 secs ; 15 seconds
how many seconds does the interval bet. each suction
20 -30 secs
What lubricant is use in Nasopharyngeal suctioning?
Water - soluble lubricant
What lubricant is use in Oropharyngeal suctioning?
NSS/ sterile water
It is the removal of fluid or air from the pleural cavity
Thoracentesis
How much of withdrawn fluid should be?
600 - 1000mL
Recommended position for thoracentesis
Sitting Upright Leaning Forward
Orthopedic Position
What are the signs of HYPOVOLEMIA
HYPO
TACHY
TACHY
SOB
WEAKNESS
RESTLESSNESS
It is a direct inspection and examination of the larynx, trachea and bronchi through either a flexible fiberoptic bronchoscope or a rigid bronchoscope
Bronchoscopy
Recommended position for Bronchoscopy
Supine (During) Side lying (After)
Why do we need to position the pt. in side lying position after bronchoscopy?
To prevent aspiration and promote drainage of secretions
Is low grade fever is common after bronchoscopy?
Yes
What will you assess before bronchography?
Food allergies particularly in seafoods
How many hours should the pt. undergo NPO
6-8 hrs
Pre-op meds of Bronchography
anti- cholinergic and valium