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Unit 2 Flashcards

1
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What are the NORMAL breathing patterns?

Rate, Rhythm, Pattern + Sound

A
  • Eupnea
  • Regular
  • Symmetrical
  • Inaudible
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What are the ABNORMAL breathing patterns?

Rate, Rhythm, Pattern + Sound

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  • Tachypnea
  • Irregular
  • Asymmetrical
  • Audible
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Dyspnea means….

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SOB

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What can an Ra do when a client experiences SOB

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  1. Stop or decrease activity
  2. Whether u need 2obtain assistance
  3. Assume a position of relaxation.
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What positions can you place a client with SOB

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  1. Bed - Lying head up + legs supported.
  2. Chair - Leaning forward w table + pillow.
  3. Standing - Lean against a wall.
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6
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What are two Controlled breather exercises

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  1. Pursed Lip Breathing

2. Diaphragmatic Breathing

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Why would we use Diaphragmatic breathing

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To re-learn how to use diaphragm muscle’s to breath.

*Do not do more than 5-6 breathes without a break.

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Why would we use Pursed Lip breathing

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To increase the time airways are open during exhalation to force air out.

  • Expiration last 2-3x longer than inspiration
  • Good 4clients w COPD
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9
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What meds may the client need to take?

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  • Bronchodilator

- O2

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O2 Path?

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  1. Decreased O2 Levels
  2. Increased work of heart + lungs 2 compensate
  3. Heart + lungs become over worked
  4. Decreased 02 in the bloodstream (HYPOXEMIA)
  5. Decreased O2 in tissues (HYPOXIA) which occurs within four mins of decreased O2
  6. = CELL DEATH
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Who may require oxygen?

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  • 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.
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What are the O2 precautions?

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  1. Never allow a client to smoke when receiving O2 therapy = Combustion.
  2. O2 is a drug - amount prescribed by a physician
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What is the purpose of Oxygen?

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Decreased chance of hypoxemia + hypoxia

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14
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What are the 7x of oxygen delivery systems?

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  1. Nasal Prongs
  2. Simple Mask
  3. Non-Rebreather Mask
  4. Venturi Mask
  5. Aerosol Mask
  6. Tranche Mask
  7. Face Tent
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15
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What O2 delivery systems are LOW flow?

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  1. Nasal Prongs
  2. Simple Mask
  3. Face tent
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16
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What O2 delivery systems are HIGH flow

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  1. Venturi Mask

2. Aerosol Mark

17
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What are the characteristics of Low Flow?

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Doesn’t deliver specific FiO2.

Maybe not require humidification

18
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What are the characteristics of High Flow?

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Delivers specific FiO2.

Requires humidification

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