NR324 Adult Health I Exam 1 Review.
What is the primary purpose of the Respiratory System?
-Gas exchange
*Transfer of oxygen (O2) and carbon dioxide (CO2) between the atmosphere and blood
Surfactant
Lipoprotein that reduces surface tension to help prevent collapsed alveoli (atelectasis)
Pulmonary circulation involving the arteries
Deoxygenated blood from right ventricle
Pulmonary circulation involving the capillaries
Exchange gases at alveoli
Pulmonary circulation involving the veins
Returns oxygenated blood to left atrium
Bronchial circulation involving the arteries
Oxygen is delivered tot he bronchi and lung tissues
Bronchial circulation involving the azygos veins
Deoxygenated blood is delivered to the superior vena cava
Partial pressure of oxygen in arterial blood (PaO2); normal 80 to 100 mm Hg
Oxygen dissolved in the plasma
Arterial oxygen saturation (SaO2); normal greater than 95%
Oxygen bound to hemoglobin
Lungs return to original size after expansion
Elastic recoil
What nursing interventions should be done prior to a client going in for a Thoracentesis?
-Rights
-Allergies
-Verify consent
-Check if the patient understands their procedure
What are the nursing interventions during a Thoracentesis should the nurse consider?
, -Positioning client
-Continuous monitoring
Abnormal accumulation of fluid in alveoli and interstitial spaces
Pulmonary Edema
What are the nursing considerations for removal of chest tubes?
-When lungs re-expanded and drainage minimal
-Premedicate prior to removal
-Valsalva maneuver during removal
-Apply occlusive dressing
-Chest x-ray
-Monitor for respiratory distress
Bubbling in water-seal chamber
-Brisk at first, eventually disappears as the lung expands
-Intermittent with exhalation, coughing, or sneezing
Tidaling in water-seal chamber
-Fluctuation of water with pressure changes during respiration
-Disappears as lung re-expands
*If stops suddenly, check for occlusion
Suction control chamber
Wet suction
-Amount of water in the chamber (20 cm) controls suction
-Excess suction from source vented
-Usual suction order = −20 cm H2O
-Adjust suction until gentle bubbling in third chamber
Dry suction—no water (less noise)
-Dial regulator to pressure; visual alert
What are the immediate nursing interventions/treatments for a client experiencing a pulmonary
embolism?
-Bed rest in semi-fowler's position
-Assess cardiopulmonary status
-Administer: oxygen, IV fluids and medications
-Monitor: coagulation and complications
Mean pulmonary artery pressures
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