Nurs k201 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Med Surg 27: Nursing Management Upper Respiratory Problems I. Problems of Nose and Paranasal Sinuses A. Deviated Septum: deflection of the normally straight nasal septum 1. Up to 80% are slightly off center, but dx is for severely shifted 2. Common causes: trauma to the nose, either at birth or later in life 3. Can interfere with airflow and sinus drainage through the narrowed passageway 4. S/sx a. Minor: may be asymptomatic b. Major: obstruction to nasal breathing, nasal congestion,...

ATI Chapter 18: Respiratory Diagnostic Procedures I. Overview A. Respiratory diagnostic procedures: used to evaluate a client’s respiratory status by checking indicators such as the oxygenation of the blood, lung functioning, and the integrity of the airway B. Respiratory diagnostic procedures that nurses be knowledgeable about include: 1. Pulse oximeter 2. ABGs 3. Bronchoscopy 4. Thoracentesis II. Pulse oximetry: noninvasive measurement of the oxygen saturation of the blood, but it i...