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RESPI AND RENAL NURSING PROCEDURES Flashcards

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Recommended Position in Suctioning (CONSCIOUS)

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Semi - Fowlers

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Recommended Position in Suctioning (UNCONSCIOUS)

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Side Lying

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Recommended WALL unit pressure of Suctioning (Adult, Child, Infant)

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A: 100 - 120 mmhg
C: 95 - 110 mmhg
I: 50 - 95 mmhg

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Recommended PORTABLE UNIT pressure of Suctioning (Adult, Child, Infant)

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A: 10 - 15 mmhg
C: 5 - 10 mmhg
I: 2 - 5 mmhg

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5
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Size of sterile suction catheter

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A: 12 -18/ 12 - 15 inch
C: 8 - 10 inch
I: 5 - 8 inch

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6
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Length and Measurement of the catheter

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from the tip of the nose to the earlobe ; 13cm (5-6 inches)

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7
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Apply suction for how many seconds, maximum of

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5-10 secs ; 15 seconds

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8
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how many seconds does the interval bet. each suction

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20 -30 secs

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9
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What lubricant is use in Nasopharyngeal suctioning?

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Water - soluble lubricant

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10
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What lubricant is use in Oropharyngeal suctioning?

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NSS/ sterile water

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11
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It is the removal of fluid or air from the pleural cavity

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Thoracentesis

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12
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How much of withdrawn fluid should be?

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600 - 1000mL

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13
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Recommended position for thoracentesis

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Sitting Upright Leaning Forward
Orthopedic Position

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14
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What are the signs of HYPOVOLEMIA

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HYPO
TACHY
TACHY
SOB
WEAKNESS
RESTLESSNESS

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15
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It is a direct inspection and examination of the larynx, trachea and bronchi through either a flexible fiberoptic bronchoscope or a rigid bronchoscope

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Bronchoscopy

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16
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Recommended position for Bronchoscopy

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Supine (During) Side lying (After)

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17
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Why do we need to position the pt. in side lying position after bronchoscopy?

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To prevent aspiration and promote drainage of secretions

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18
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Is low grade fever is common after bronchoscopy?

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Yes

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19
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What will you assess before bronchography?

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Food allergies particularly in seafoods

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20
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How many hours should the pt. undergo NPO

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6-8 hrs

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21
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Pre-op meds of Bronchography

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anti- cholinergic and valium

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22
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It detects Acid base imbalance and use to assess ventilation

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ABG

23
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Common site for ABG

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Radial Artery

24
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It is the test that will occlude your radial & ulnar arteries until it blanched and turns to pinkish color within 6 seconds

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Allen’s test

25
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Amount of ABG

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2 mL

26
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Why do we need to use 10ml Pre- heparinized syringe

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To prevent blood clotting
to prevent RBC breakdown/Hemolysis

27
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This is to identify pathogenic organisms and to determine whether malignant cells are present

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Sputum Studies

28
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How many hours should specimen delivered to the lab

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within 2hrs

29
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It detects fluids, tumors, foreign bodies and other pathologic conditions.
Taken after FULL INSPIRATION or DEEP BREATH

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Chest x-ray

30
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Remove the end products of protein from metabolism from the blood

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Dialysis

31
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Maintain safe levels of electrolytes

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Dialysis

32
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What Renal disorders will occur if you have increased BUN,ICP and SERUM CREATININE>

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Renal Encephalopathy

33
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What is the site of insertion of Peritoneal Dialysis

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2inch below umbilicus

34
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During peritoneal dialysis why do we need to warm up the Dialysate Solution?

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To prevent abdominal discomfort
To prevent capillary permeability

35
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Infusion time of peritoneal Dialysis

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10mins

36
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Dwell Time of peritoneal Dialysis

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After 4-6 hrs maximum of 20 mins

37
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Drainage time of peritoneal Dialysis

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30 mins

38
Q

For the first few bottles of drainage what will be the normal color

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Pink - tinged

39
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If drainage stops what would be your initial action?

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Turn the pt. to the side and check for the lumen if it is occluded in the colon/large intestine

40
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CAPD (Continues Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis) is done at home for how many hours and how frequent?

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q6 -8 hrs 3 to 4x a day

41
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Why do we need to monitor it hydration status?

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Possible weight loss may occur after dialysis

42
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Why do we need to give small amount of insulin to a pt. who undergo dialysis?

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Dialysis solution contains glucose

43
Q

S/Sx of Disequilibrium Syndrome

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Headache
Hypertension
Decreased LOC
Disorientation
Confusion

44
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If pt. experienced respiratory difficulty after dialysis what is the ideal position?

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Semi - Fowler

45
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Requires Vascular Access

A

Hemodialysis

46
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Duration and frequency of Hemodialysis

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2-3 hrs a day ; 3- 4x a week

47
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Initial Hemodialysis takes how many minutes?

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only 30 minutes to prevent Disequilibriun syndrome

48
Q

During the procedure check the V/S every?

A

5-15 minutes

49
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What sound you’ll auscultate in pt. with AV fistula?

A

Bruits

50
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What sound you’ll palpate in pt. with AV fistula?

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Swishing/thrills/vibration sound

51
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Why does anti - hypertensive medications are omitted?

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it may further decreased BP

52
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What are the benefits of hemodialysis

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Increased BUN, Serum crea, Electrolytes, Blood pressure and absence of edema

53
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S/Sx of Steal Syndrome

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Diminished pulse
Pale

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