Respiratory: Spirometer

Question 1

Spirometer: What is it?

Answer 1

Instrument used to measure lung capacity and volume; one type is an incentive spirometry

Question 2

Incentive spirometer: Used to prevent or reduce?Used to promote?

Answer 2

atelectasis Max lung expansion

Question 3

Three Goals of Incentive Spirometer

Answer 3

Optimal gas exchangeCleared secretions Cleared expectorated

Question 4

Equipment possibly needed when assessing with Incentive Spirometer (4)

Answer 4

-Incentive spirometer-Stethoscope-Folded blanket or pillow for splinting chest or and incision in appropriate-PPE if indicated

Question 5

Administer what before starting education or use?

Answer 5

Pain medication

Question 6

Assess lung sounds, VS, SO2 before and after use…why?

Answer 6

Establish baseline

Question 7

Position for TxRemove?

Answer 7

upright or semi-Fowler positionremove dentures

Question 8

Step 1Step 2Step 3

Answer 8

1) Steady device with one hand and hold mouth piece with the other2) instruct pt exhale normally3) Place lips securely around mouth piece

Question 9

Step 4 inhale______ and _______Step 5 Max inhalation do what? Step 6 Record what?

Answer 9

4) Inhale slowly and deeply with out using nose5) After max inhalation pt holds breath for 3 seconds6) Check gauge

Question 10

Step 7Step 8 pt is dizzyStep 9 Frequency?

Answer 10

7) remove mouth piece and exhale normally8) take break, take a few normal breaths and resume9) Use 5-10 times every 1-2 hours

Question 11

How to clean mouthpiece

Answer 11

with water and shake to dry, remove PPE, wash hands

Question 12

Document

Answer 12

IS performed x 10, vol 1500ml obtained. Pt with nonproductive cough during incentive spirometry