Partial non rebreather - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Gas exchange the process by which oxygen is transported to cells and carbon dioxide is transported from cells Abg analysis best way to determine need for oxygen therapy, indicator of alterations in acid/base disturbance Nasal cannula 1-6 l/min (22-44%) Simple facemask minimum 5 l/min (40-60%) monitor closely for risk of aspiration; short term Partial rebreather mask 6-11 l/min (60-75%) Non-rebreather mask highest o2 level >90%; unstable pts requiring intubation Venturi mask delivers pre...

Adult Health Exam (Respiratory) Role of the respiratory system Oxygenation and tissue perfusion Patient history relating to the respiratory system - family and personal data - smoking and pack years - drug use - allergies - travel - nutritional status - cough, sputum production, chest pain, dyspnea, orthopnea Indicators of respiratory adequacy - clubbing - weight loss - unevenly developed muscles - skin and mucous membrane changes - general appearance - endurance Psychosocial a...

Air Methods Critical Care Exam With Latest Questions and Answers 2023 Assured A+. Before PFT's how long should a patient refrain from smoking? Using an inhaler? - Answer- smoking: 6-8 h inhaler: 4-6 h What test must you do before performing an arterial puncture? - Answer- Allen's test; patency of the ulnar artery- if blood returns to hand in 15s, then the radial artery can be used for the puncture How long should one apply pressure after an arterial puncture? - Answer- 5 minutes (20 m...

What equipment delivers 1-6L/min of 24%-44% oxygen? - Nasal Cannula How many liters of oxygen should you use humidification with? - 4L or more What oxygen equipment delivers O2 up to 40%-60% at a flow rate of 5-8L/min? - Simple face mask What oxygen equipment delivers 60%-75% oxygen at a flow rate of 6-11L/min? - Partial rebreather mask How much exhaled air is conserved with partial rebreathers? - 1/3 Which oxygen equipment delivers greater than 90% oxygen and is used in patients who ar...

What equipment delivers 1-6L/min of 24%-44% oxygen? - Nasal Cannula How many liters of oxygen should you use humidification with? - 4L or more What oxygen equipment delivers O2 up to 40%-60% at a flow rate of 5-8L/min? - Simple face mask What oxygen equipment delivers 60%-75% oxygen at a flow rate of 6-11L/min? - Partial rebreather mask How much exhaled air is conserved with partial rebreathers? - 1/3 Which oxygen equipment delivers greater than 90% oxygen and is used in patients ...

A patient who was found unconscious in a burning house is brought to the emergency department by ambulance. The nurse notes that the patient's skin color is bright red. Which action should the nurse take first? a. Insert two large-bore IV lines. b. Check the patient's orientation. c. Assess for singed nasal hair and dark oral mucous membranes. d. Place the patient on 100% oxygen using a non-rebreather mask. - Answer-ANS: D The patient's history and skin color suggest carbon monoxide pois...

Air Methods Critical Care Exam With Latest Questions and Answers 2023 Assured A+. Before PFT's how long should a patient refrain from smoking? Using an inhaler? - Answer- smoking: 6-8 h inhaler: 4-6 h What test must you do before performing an arterial puncture? - Answer- Allen's test; patency of the ulnar artery- if blood returns to hand in 15s, then the radial artery can be used for the puncture How long should one apply pressure after an arterial puncture? - Answer- 5 minutes (20 mi...

5/3/19 ATI FUNDAMENTALS EXAM 1. CHAPTER 1: HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEMS A. Components of Health care systems a. Participants 1. Consumers- clients 2. Providers a. Licensed providers: registered nurses, license practical (or vocational) nurses (LPN), advanced practice nurses (APN), medical doctors, pharmacists, dentists, dietitians, physical/respiratory/occupational therapists, etc b. Unlicensed providers: assistive personal b. Settings 1. Hospitals, homes, skilled nursing, assisted living, schoo...

What are the RESPIRATORY identifiable symptoms of hypoxia/hypoxemia? - ANSWER- -Increased RR (tachypnea) -Dyspnea (perceived SOB) -Paleness (cyanosis=severe) What are the CARDIOVASCULAR identifiable symptoms of hypoxia/hypoxia? - ANSWER- -Mild hypertension (secondary to vasoconstriction) *if severe, leads to eventual hypotension. What are the NEUROLOGIC identifiable symptoms of hypoxia/hypoxemia? - ANSWER- -Restlessness -Disorientation -Headaches -Severe case lead to (distressed appea...

Oxygen (ASHI O2) Questions and Answers Graded A+ Ill or injured persons may benefit from emergency oxygen in situations that include serious bleeding, divers with a decompression injury, difficulty breathing, suspected internal injury, and: a. Warning signs of serious illness. b. Partial thickness burns. c. Absorbed poisoning. d. High fever. a Which of the following is a delivery device that can be used when providing emergency oxygen to a breathing person? a. Bag-mask device (BVM) b. F...