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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...

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,...

Initial Assessment o Preparation and triage o Primary Survey  Resuscitation adjuncts (F, G) o Reevaluation o Secondary Survey (H, I)  Reevaluation adjuncts o Reevaluation and post resuscitation care o Definitive care or transport  A-I Mnemonic o A- AVPU--airway and alertness with C spine o B- breathing and ventilation (rate) o C- circulation and control of hemorrhage o D- disability (neuro status) o E- exposure and environmental control o F- full set of vital signs and fa...

Chapter 2 Fundamentals of Management Terms and Definitions

Chapter 3 Fundamentals of Management Terms and Definitions

Chapter 4 Fundamentals of Management Terms and Definitions

Chapter 6 Fundamentals of Management Terms and Definitions

Chapter 14 Concept Check

Chapter 14 Concept Check

Chapter 15 Concept Check