A simple pneumothorax - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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The nurse is caring for a client with a severe nosebleed. The health care provider inserts a nasal sponge. What should the nurse teach the client about this intervention? A. The sponge creates a risk for viral sinusitis B. The sponge can stay in place for 3 to 4 days if needed C. The client should remain supine while the sponge is in place D. NSAIDs are contraindicated while the sponge is in place ANS: B _____________________________________________________________________________________...

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Respiratory Therapy - Lindsey Jones/Clinical Simulations 459 Questions with Verified Answers Information Gathering - Emphysema: (Abnormal condition of the alveoli resulting destruction and loss of elasticity) - CORRECT ANSWER LEVEL I : Cyanosis, Barrel chest, increased A-P diameter, Accessory muscle use, Digital clubbing of the nail beds, Significant history of smoking and/or occupational exposure to smoke or other pulmonary irritant LEVEL II : Dyspnea, Wheezing breath sounds LEVEL III ...

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What is the size guideline for treatment of a spontaneous pneumothorax? correct answers Spontaneous pneumothorax: <2 cm observe >2 cm large and stable = needle aspiration or chest tube 5 W's of Post-op surgery? correct answers 5 W's • Wind ○ Pneumonia, PE, Aspiration • Wound ○ Surgical site infections • Water ○ Urinary tract infections § Increased risk due to indwelling catheters § Associated with enteric organisms ie. E. coli, Klebsiella, Proteus mira...