Nsg 430 respiratory - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Artificial Airways: - Placement of a tube into the trachea, bypassing the upper airway and laryngeal structures - Creates artificial airway Endotracheal Intubation (ET): - Via mouth or nose past larynx Tracheostomy: - Via stoma in neck Artificial Airway Indications: - Upper airway obstruction (e.g., tumor) - Apnea - High risk for aspiration - Ineffective clearance of secretions - Respiratory distress Endotracheal Tube Intubation (ET): Airway can be secured rapidly Larger-diameter tube ...

NSG 6435 Final Exam 1. Expected inc in wt: birth-3 mo 2. Expected inc in wt: 3-6 mo 3. Expected inc in wt: 6-12 mo 4. Expected inc in wt: 1-2 years 5. Expected inc in wt: 2 yr-adolescence 6. Expected inc in height: 0-12 mo 7. Expected inc in height: 13-24 mo 8. Expected inc in height: 2 years to adolescence 9. When does head growth occur? 10. Expected inc in head circumference: 0-2mo 11. Expected inc in head circumference: 2-6 mo 12. Expected inc in head circumference: by 12 mo 13. ...

NSG 6435 Final Exam Study Guide 2 1. Expected inc in wt: birth-3 mo 2. Expected inc in wt: 3-6 mo 3. Expected inc in wt: 6-12 mo 4. Expected inc in wt: 1-2 years 5. Expected inc in wt: 2 yr-adolescence 6. Expected inc in height: 0-12 mo 7. Expected inc in height: 13-24 mo 8. Expected inc in height: 2 years to adolescence 9. When does head growth occur? 10. Expected inc in head circumference: 0-2mo 11. Expected inc in head circumference: 2-6 mo 12. Expected inc i...