Unit 2 Flashcards
What are the NORMAL breathing patterns?
Rate, Rhythm, Pattern + Sound
- Eupnea
- Regular
- Symmetrical
- Inaudible
What are the ABNORMAL breathing patterns?
Rate, Rhythm, Pattern + Sound
- Tachypnea
- Irregular
- Asymmetrical
- Audible
Dyspnea means….
SOB
What can an Ra do when a client experiences SOB
- Stop or decrease activity
- Whether u need 2obtain assistance
- Assume a position of relaxation.
What positions can you place a client with SOB
- Bed - Lying head up + legs supported.
- Chair - Leaning forward w table + pillow.
- Standing - Lean against a wall.
What are two Controlled breather exercises
- Pursed Lip Breathing
2. Diaphragmatic Breathing
Why would we use Diaphragmatic breathing
To re-learn how to use diaphragm muscle’s to breath.
*Do not do more than 5-6 breathes without a break.
Why would we use Pursed Lip breathing
To increase the time airways are open during exhalation to force air out.
- Expiration last 2-3x longer than inspiration
- Good 4clients w COPD
What meds may the client need to take?
- Bronchodilator
- O2
O2 Path?
- Decreased O2 Levels
- Increased work of heart + lungs 2 compensate
- Heart + lungs become over worked
- Decreased 02 in the bloodstream (HYPOXEMIA)
- Decreased O2 in tissues (HYPOXIA) which occurs within four mins of decreased O2
- = CELL DEATH
Who may require oxygen?
- Clients who may not be able to get enough O2 in the body = B.I. or decreased LOC
- Unable 2extract enough O2 from inside = Emphysema
- Following conditions = Lung + cardiac disease.
What are the O2 precautions?
- Never allow a client to smoke when receiving O2 therapy = Combustion.
- O2 is a drug - amount prescribed by a physician
What is the purpose of Oxygen?
Decreased chance of hypoxemia + hypoxia
What are the 7x of oxygen delivery systems?
- Nasal Prongs
- Simple Mask
- Non-Rebreather Mask
- Venturi Mask
- Aerosol Mask
- Tranche Mask
- Face Tent
What O2 delivery systems are LOW flow?
- Nasal Prongs
- Simple Mask
- Face tent
What O2 delivery systems are HIGH flow
- Venturi Mask
2. Aerosol Mark
What are the characteristics of Low Flow?
Doesn’t deliver specific FiO2.
Maybe not require humidification
What are the characteristics of High Flow?
Delivers specific FiO2.
Requires humidification
