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Unit 3 Flashcards

1
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When are breathing exercises prescribes

A
  1. SOB
  2. Atelectasis
  3. Anxiety
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Why do we prescribe breathing exercises

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  1. Improve airway clearance
  2. Relaxation
  3. Teach client controlled breathing
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3
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What to watch out for?

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Change in RR + HR

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4
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List the types of breathing exercises?

A
  1. Diaphragmatic
  2. Pursed Lip Breathing
  3. Inspired Hold
  4. Lateral Costal
  5. unilateral Costal
  6. Inceptive Spirometer
    =LIIP DU
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5
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Coughing - What?

A

Clears secretions from airways

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Coughing - Why?

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  • Clears secretions/mucus from airways/lungs

- Helps prevent infection

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Coughing - Steps?

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D.C.C.O

  • Deep breath in
  • Close glottis
  • Contract expiratory muscles
  • Open glottis
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Difficult for client to cough?

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  • Position: Upright
  • Muscular Weakness: SCI + Stroke
  • Inability 2 close glottis: SCI + CVA
  • Inability 2coordinate: Stroke = ALS
  • Pain: Surgery
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