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CLINICAL NURSING SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES (CERTIFICATION) PERRY & POTTER CH. 23 EXAM 2024
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CLINICAL NURSING SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES (CERTIFICATION) PERRY & POTTER CH. 23 EXAM 2024
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CLINICAL NURSING SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES (CERTIFICATION) PERRY & POTTER CH. 23 EXAM 2024oxygen therapy - CORRECT ANSWERS-the administration of supplement oxygen.
Hypoxia - CORRECT ANSWERS-a condition in which there is insufficient oxygen to meet the metabolic demands at the tissues and cells.
Signs and symptoms of hypoxia are - CORRECT ANSWERS-apprehension, restlessness, inability to concentrate, decreased level of consciousness, dizziness, and behavioral changes
Hemoglobin (Hgb) - CORRECT ANSWERS-is the carrier of respiratory gases, oxygen, and carbon dioxide
decreased hemoglobin levels reduce the amount of - CORRECT ANSWERS-
oxygen transported to the cells and carbon dioxide transported away from the cells
hemoglobin levels and acid-base Status directly affect - CORRECT ANSWERS-
oxygenation
acidemia - CORRECT ANSWERS-increases the ability of hemoglobin to release
oxygen to tissues
alkalemia decreases the ability - CORRECT ANSWERS-of hemoglobin to release oxygen to the tissue
contraindications to oxygen therapies include - CORRECT ANSWERS-those that increase the patient's risk for respiratory failure
risk for respiratory failure include those with - CORRECT ANSWERS-
congenital heart defects and chronic pulmonary diseases, should receive oxygen sparingly In patients with congenital heart defects, oxygen affects - CORRECT ANSWERS-blood flow through the heart and lungs.
Hypercarbia (hypercapnia) - CORRECT ANSWERS-accumulation of carbon dioxide in the blood
what type of patients should receive oxygen sparingly - CORRECT ANSWERS-
congenital heart defects and chronic pulmonary disease patients
in patients with chronic pulmonary disease oxygen therapy increases - CORRECT ANSWERS-patients risk for elevated carbon dioxide in the blood hypercarbia
For safety always know the patients - CORRECT ANSWERS-normal range of vital signs and pulse ox values
Be aware of environmental hazards. Patients with chronic respiratory disease
have difficulty maintaining optimal - CORRECT ANSWERS-oxygen levels in polluted environments
Safety in the home setting. Complete environmental assessment to determine respiratory hazards in home such as - CORRECT ANSWERS-use of gas stoves or kerosene space heaters or the presence of smokers.
document a patient's smoking in the home. Smoking damages the - CORRECT ANSWERS-mucociliary clearance mechanism of the lungs and paralyzes the ciliary action
Smoking resulting in decreased ability to - CORRECT ANSWERS-clear mucus from the airways.
chronic bronchitis is caused by - CORRECT ANSWERS-smoking and results in pooling of mucus in the airways, creating environment for the development of infections.
long-term chronic bronchitis ultimately results in - CORRECT ANSWERS-
hypoxia
ABG - CORRECT ANSWERS-arterial blood gas values
Oxygen is medication. Increase the flow rate of oxygen for shortness of breath is equal to - CORRECT ANSWERS-doubling heart, asthma, or other medication.
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