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Week 2 Respiratory Flashcards

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Hemoptysis

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bloody sputum, often seen in PE

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Assessment finding in a PE

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dyspnea, tachycardia, sharp pain on inspiration, dry cough, crackles, S3/4 heart sounds, diaphoresis, distended neck veins, syncope, hypotension, petechiae, low grade fever

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What causes hypotension in a PE PT?

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pulmonary HTN and reduced forward flow of blood

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Early signs of PE (lab)

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hypoxea leads to hyperventilation, PaCO2 levels decrease resulting in respiratory alkalosis

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What is “shunting: in regards to PE process

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shifting of blood from the left to the right side of the heart, bypassing the lungs and oxygenation

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Later signs of PE (lab)

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PaO2-FiO2 drops due to shunting, PaCO2 levels rise resulting in acidosis
Lactic acid build up due to hypoxea leads to metabolic acidosis

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Priority nursing interventions for PE

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Apply O2

Give anticoagulant or fibrinolytic

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Antidote for Heparin

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protamine sulfate

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antidote for warfarin

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Vitamin K

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Critical ABG values

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PaO2 50

pH <7.3

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11
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How is acute respiratory failure classified?

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By blood gas abnormalities

This PT will always be hypoxemic

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12
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Causes of acute respiratory failure

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Ventilatory failure
Oxygenation failure
Combination ventilatory and oxygenation failure

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Ventilatory failure

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a problem with O2 intake (ventilation) and blood delivery (perfusion)
Ventilation is inadequate but perfusion is ok
Leads to hypoxemia

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PaCO2 level seen in ventilatory failure

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PaCO2 >50 mmHg

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Causes of ventilatory failure

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Extrapulmonary: neuromuscular disorders, SCI, CVA, increased ICP, chemical depression, obesity, sleep apnea
Intrapulmonary: lung disease, PE, pneumothorax, ARDS, pulmonary edema

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Oxygenation failure

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blood fails to oxygenate properly despite adequate O2 intake

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Result of O2 application in oxygenation failure

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even delivery of 100% O2 will not increase oxygenation levels

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Causes of oxygenation failure

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right to left shunting of blood, air has low O2, V/Q mismatch, abnormal hemoglobin that fails to bind to O2
Most common: ARDS

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19
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Who is more likely to have combined ventilatory and oxygenation failure?

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PTs with abnormal lungs (chronic bronchitis, emphysema, asthma)

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20
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Orthopnea

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finding it easier to breathe when sitting up

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Key features of ARDS

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hypoxemia even with 100% O2
< pulmonary compliance
Dyspnea
pulmonary edema (non-cardiac)
x-ray shows dense pulmonary infiltrates
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When does ARDS occur

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Most often after an acute lung injury

Can be during sepsis, PE, shock, aspiration or inhalation injury

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ARDS pathophysiology

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surfactant production is reduced. Alveoli either collapse or fill with fluid and are unable to exchange gases resulting in hypoxemia and V/Q mismatch

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24
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Greatest risk factor for developing ADRS

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aspiration of gastric contents

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25
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Lung sounds in ARDS

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lung sounds will not be heard on auscultation because edema occurs in the interstitial space

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Diagnostic criteria for ARDS

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Lowered PaO2
higher need for O2
Decreased/no response to increased O2 (refractory hypoxemia)
hazy “ground glass” look of lung x-ray

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main difference between ARDS and cardiac induced pulmonary edema

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ARDS pulmonary capillary wedge pressure is low to normal while in cardiac induced pulmonary edema, it is > 18mm Hg

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ARDS interventions

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Intubation (PEEP)

CPAP

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Side effect of PEEP therapy

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tension pneumothorax, evaluate lung sounds and suction hourly

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30
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ARDS drug and fluid therapy

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Corticosteroids < inflammation and stabilize capillary membranes
Conservative fluid therapy has better results than liberal fluids

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31
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ARDS nutrition

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Likely tube feedings will be needed

32
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ARDS phase 1

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early changes of dyspnea and tachypnea

PT will need O2

33
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ARDS phase 2

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edema increases

mechanical ventilation is needed

34
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ARDS phase 3

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Occurs between days 2-10, hypoxemia increases despite increased O2

35
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ARDS phase 4

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Pulmonary fibrosis occurs after 10 days, this is irreversible
If the PT survives, they will have chronic lung problems
PT will be dependent on the ventilator in this phase

36
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Most common uses for mechanical ventilation

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hypoxemia and progressive alveolar hypoventilation with respiratory acidosis

37
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What is the most common cause of ventilator complications

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positive pressure from the ventilator

38
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Cardiac problems from mechanical ventilation

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hypotension: increased pressure inhibits blood return to the heart which reduces CO
Fluid retention: decreased CO triggers RAAS to retain fluid

39
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Lung problems caused by mechanical ventilation

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Barotrauma: damage to lungs by positive pressure (pneumothorax and sub Q emphysema)
Volutrauma: damage to the lungs by one lung getting a larger volume than the other
Acid base imbalance

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GI and nutritional problems caused by mechanical ventilation

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Stress ulcers increase the risk for infection

Paralytic ileus reduces nutrient absorption

41
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Dietary changes for COPD and mechanical ventilation

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Carbohydrates must be reduced

Excessive carbohydrates increase CO2 production

42
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Ventilator associated pneumonia

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a common infection threat to vent PTs and increases mortality rates
Perform oral care Q2, promote postural drainage, turn and re-position Q2

43
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Ventilation removal

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Hyperoxygenate PT
Suction tube and oral cavity
Deflate cuff
remove tube at peak inspiration
Instruct PT to cough
44
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Stridor

A

high pitched noise during inspiration caused by a laryngospasm or edema and indicates a narrowed airway
Reintubation may be needed

45
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Respiratory failure development after pulmonary contusion

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develops over time rather than immediately

46
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Injuries classified as “ deep chest” injuries

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injury to 1st or 2nd ribs, flail chest 7+ fractured ribs or expired volumes < 15mL/kg
prognosis is poor

47
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Paradoxic chest movement

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sucking inward of the loose chest area on inspiration and the puffing out of the area on expiration

48
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ABG result of a tension pneumothorax

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hypoxia and resp alkalosis

49
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Treatment of a tension pneumothorax

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large bore needle inserted into 2nd intercostal space, mid clavicular line
A chest tube is inserted into the 4th intercostal space

50
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Simple hemothorax

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blood loss of <1500mL

51
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Massive hemothorax

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blood loss of >1500mL

52
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When is an open thoracotamy needed to treat a hemothorax?

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when blood loss is 1500-2000mL or persistant bleeding at 200mL over 3 hours

53
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Complications of a torn mainstem bronchus

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tension pneumothorax with intubation necessary

Hypotension and shock are likely

54
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What cluter of sx seen in a PT at risk for PE required rapid response

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distended neck veins, syncope, cyanisis and hypotension

55
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Nursing priorities in caring for a patient on mechanical ventilation

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monitoring and evaluation PT response, managing ventilator system and preventing complications

56
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What should the nurse do if the PT develops respiratory distress during mechanical ventilation

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remove the ventilator and provide ventilation via bag valve mask so you can best determine if the problem is with the PT or the ventilator

57
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What should you do if stridor develops after extubation

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call rapid response in any indication of airway obstruction so the airway does not become completely obstructed

58
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For what drug is PTT and aPTT monitored

59
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For what drug is PT monitored

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Coumadin (Warfarin)

60
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Average PT range

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11-12.5 seconds

Will be 1.5-2x normal on Warfarin

61
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Risk factors for VTE

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Age (#1), immobility, obesity, smoking, pregnancy, estrogen tx, trauma, oral contraceptives

62
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What diagnostic tests are needed for VTE

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ABGs (need CO2 and pH)
CXR
CT of thorax (MDCTA)
Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE)

63
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Nursing interventions for VTE

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elevate HOB
O2
Monitor VS, breathing, lung and heart sounds
2nd IV
Monitor labs
64
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ABGs in ARF

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PaO2 50

O2 SAT <90

65
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Signs and Symptoms of Respiratory Compromise

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Dyspnea
Shallow, irregular breathing
Rapid RR
Abdominal breathing
Use of intercostal muscles
Tachycardia
Confused
Diaphoretic
Cyanotic 
Irritable
Headaches and 
Lethargic
66
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Minimum O2 flow on a simple face mask

67
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Diagnostic tests used in ARDS

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ABGs
CXR
12 lead ECG
Sputum cultures
PA catheter to evaluate fluid & heart status
68
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ARDS nursing interventions

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Assist with intubation/ventilation
Maintian fluid balance/nutrition
Administer antibiotics

69
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OXYGENATION GOAL using mechanical ventilation in ARDS

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PaO2 55-80mmHg or SpO2 88-95%

70
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Goals of mechanical ventilation

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Improve oxygenation and ventilation

Decrease work of breathing

71
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Non invasive ventilator modes

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BIPAP, CPAP and Pressure support, you don’t have to have an endotracheal tube

72
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Why does phosphorus need to be WNL on ventilated PTs

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If you don’t have enough phosphorus you are not going to have enough energy to get off the ventilator (ATP for cell energy)

73
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HOB elevation with ventilator use

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30 degrees

74
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Ventilator use cardiac complications

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hypotension, fluid retention

75
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Ventilator use lung complications

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barotrauma, volutrauma, acid-base imbalance

76
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Ventilator use GI complications

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nutrition, nutrition, nutrition, stress ulcer prevention, replace electrolytes

77
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ABGs criteria for respiratory failure

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PaO2 < 60

PaCO2 > 50

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