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 exchange
Cleared 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 Tx

Remove?

Answer 7

upright or semi-Fowler position

remove dentures

Question 8

Step 1
Step 2
Step 3

Answer 8

1) Steady device with one hand and hold mouth piece with the other
2) instruct pt exhale normally
3) 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 nose
5) After max inhalation pt holds breath for 3 seconds
6) Check gauge

Question 10

Step 7
Step 8 pt is dizzy
Step 9 Frequency?

Answer 10

7) remove mouth piece and exhale normally
8) take break, take a few normal breaths and resume
9) 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