Work of breathing wob - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Respiration the mechanism the body uses to exchange gases between the atmosphere and the blood and the blood and the cells. It involves the movement of gases in and out of the lungs and the movement of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the alveoli and the red blood cells. Ventilation movement of air in and out of the lungs Diffusion Exchange of respiratory gases in the alveoli and capillaries; moves the respiratory gases from one area to another by concentration gradients Perfusion the abilit...

Artificial Airways: - Placement of a tube into the trachea, bypassing the upper airway and laryngeal structures - Creates artificial airway Endotracheal Intubation (ET): - Via mouth or nose past larynx Tracheostomy: - Via stoma in neck Artificial Airway Indications: - Upper airway obstruction (e.g., tumor) - Apnea - High risk for aspiration - Ineffective clearance of secretions - Respiratory distress Endotracheal Tube Intubation (ET): Airway can be secured rapidly Larger-diameter tube ...

Turgor (Skin Turgor) - ANSWERSElasticity of the skin, pinching the skin on the back of the hand, a slow rebound response indicates dehydration (hypernatremia w/ water deficit, respiratory etiology; hyperventilation Work of Breathing (WOB) - ANSWERSA common term used to express extra respiratory effort in a variety of pulmonary conditions. Causing fatigue, weakness of respiratory muscles, and increased respiratory rate (tachypnea). Respiratory function - ANSWERSVentilation, Oxygenation, Cir...

Differences in Paediatric Respiratory System correct answers 1)Smaller upper and lower airways 2)Nose breathers (until 1 year) 3)Larger Tongue 4)Less developed supporting cartilage 5)Flexible Larynx and positioned higher, more anteriorly 6)Compliant chest wall and weaker respiratory musculature 7)Smaller lung size 8)Alveoli development is continuing until 8 years 9) Respiratory rate is higher, irregular When does lung and chest wall development occur? correct answers 2-8 years Ho...

pediatric glottis - more anterior and superior pediatric epiglottis - larger and floppier infant nares - smaller and more easily occluded by mucus or edema pediatric tongue - larger in proportion to the mouth pediatric larynx - more anterior and superior pediatric pharynx - is smaller causes of cardiac arrest - respiratory failure *** shock trauma SIDS cardiac (CHD/cardiomyopathy) physical assessment - appearance WOB circulation to skin appearance - abnormal tone decreased ...

what are the nursing role during an intubation? - Answer-gather supplies (code cart, meds, suction equipment, ambu bag, O2, tube securing device), notify RT, position the patient, CO2 detector how does a nurse care for an intubated patient afterwards? - Answer-obtain chest xray (2-6cm above carina), listen to bilateral lung sounds and stomach, monitor O2 sats/breath sounds, record tube size/length, oral care q2h, reposition q2h, chart vent settings, suction, admin lovenox and PPI what are r...

Where can you check a pulse on an infant and child? infant - brachial child - femoral What are signs of increased respiratory effort that can lead to fatigue and respiratory failure? Select all that apply nasal flaring seesaw respirations retractions head bobbing Determine the respiratory rate by counting the number of times the chest rises in _____ seconds and multiplying by _____. 30 2 Tachypnea is often the first sign of respiratory ______ in infants distress Hypotension fro ch...

4 steps of assessment flowchart Prearrival prep 2) scene szie up 3) General assessment using PAT 4) Additional assessment PAT appearance, work of breathing, circulation to skin Elements of PAT are? __ and ___ auditory and visual clues obtained from across the room Most important factor of PAT in determining severity of illness Appearance TICLS mnemonic Tone, interactiveness, consolability, look/gaze, and speech/cry A child with acetaminophen, iron, or cycl...

Diagnostic criteria and treatment for pulmonary embolism, 4. Ventilation/perfusion lung scan a. If read as high probability for PE, treat with anticoagulants b. If read as indeterminate or low probability for PE and clinical suspicion remains high, consider pulmonary angiography c. If the chest X-ray is abnormal, or if COPD is present, lung scanning may lead to an erroneous interpretation. Consider CTA. 5. Pulmonary angiography remains the accepted gold standard for detecting the presen...

NR 224 FUNDAMENTALS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS/ A+ GRADE Oxygen necessary to sustain life cardiac and respiratory systems supply O2 demands of the body blood is oxygenated through ventilation, perfusion, and transport neural and chemical regulators control rate and depth of respiration Structure and function respiratory muscles, pleural space, lungs, and alveoli essential for breathing intrapleural pressure is negative, less than atmospheric pressure Ventilation process of moving gases...