no breath sounds heard over entire lung or area of lung
what are coarse crackles?
loud low-pitched sounds
heard on inspiration, expiration, or both
what are fine crackles?
short high pitched sounds during inspiration
hair between fingers
what is pleural friction rub?
two surfaces rubbing together, grating sound from inflamed pleural surface
inspiration, expiration, both
what is stridor?
continuous musical pitch
choking
partial obstruction of larynx or trachea
what is wheezing?
high pitched squeaking d/t rapid vibration of bronchial walls
inspirations, expiration
what is the nursing responsibility for chest x-ray?
undress, put on gown, remove metal
pregnancy test
what is the nursing responsibility for CT scan?
assess renal function (d/t contract dye), BUN & creatinine
, ask about allergies (dye, shellfish), pregnancy
what is the education for contrast dye?
may cause flushed feeling or warmth
drink water after to avoid renal issues
what is the nursing responsibility for an MRI?
ask about:
-pregnancy
-allergies
-renal fxn
surgical staples, plates, rods, screws
claustrophobia, anxiety
what is the nursing responsibility for PET scan?
IV access
NPO
What is a bronchoscopy?
used for diagnosis, specimen collection, biopsy, and assessment of changes
monitor for hemorrhage and pneumothorax
what is a lung biopsy ?
obtains tissue, cells, or secretions for evaluation
what is a thoracentesis?
obtain specimen of pleural fluid for diagnosis, remove pleural fluid, or still medication
what is the nursing responsibility for thoracentesis?
place pt in upright position w/ elbows on bedside table and feet supported, take deep
breath to inflate lungs
send specimen to laboratory for analysis
what is the pulmonary function test?
determine the status of the patient's lungs
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