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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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