Week 4 Respiratory

Question 1

Childs SaO2 expected range

Answer 1

95%-100%

Acceptable level: 91%-100%
Results less than 91% require intervention

Question 2

Nebulized aerosol therapy

Answer 2

Breaks up meds into minute particles then dispersed through respiratory track
For respiratory conditions
Treatment can take 10-15 min

Question 3

Metered dose inhaler dry power inhaler instructions.

Answer 3

Shake inhaler 5-6 times
Attach spacer
Hold inhaler with thumb near the mouth piece (index and middle fingers at top)
Take a deep breath, exhale
Tilt head back and while pressing inhaler take deep breath for 3-5 seconds
Hold breath for 5-10 seconds