Respiratory - OBS (Obstructive Sleep Apnea)

Question 1

Pathophysiology

Answer 1

When the tongue or muscles in the pharynx block the airway
resulting in moments of no breathing & no airflow, called Apnea.

Question 2

Pathophysiology Memory Trick

Answer 2

O - Obstructed
S - Snoring
A- Airway

Question 3

Signs & Symptoms

Answer 3

Daytime:
* Morning headaches
* Daytime sleepiness
* Chronic fatigue
* Irritability, mood swings, depression
Night Time:
* Snoring
* Episodes of apnea

Question 4

Causes

Answer 4

O - OBESE / OVERWEIGHT
S - SEDATIVES BEFORE BED
(BENZOS, OPIATES)
A - ALCOHOL

Question 5

Nursing Intervention

Answer 5

Lose weight / Exercise
Limit alcohol intake
NO napping during the day
NO sedatives at bedtime
NO eating bedtime snacks
CPAP

Question 6

Intervention CPAP

Answer 6

Continuous positive airway
pressure uses a mask & air
pump to push air pressure
into the nose & mouth which
keeps the pharynx and tongue
from collapsing backward.

Question 7

Intervention CPAP Key point

Answer 7

1st Action: Client on CPAP with Low O2 Sat.
-Check tightness of straps
and mask.

Side Note:
Cpaps give continuous pressure
during inhalation & exhalation
making it more uncomfortable
& BIPAP pressures accommodate for normal breathing