Nur 265 hesi Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Lungs Physiology ● 2 Pleural, 1 attached to outside of lungs and 1 attached to inside of ribs. ● Space between the 2 pleural is negative to atmosphere ● When inhale becomes more positive and atmosphere more negative. Exhaling is passive ● Most of lower lobes are posterior, must listen to lungs posteriorly ● Breath sounds o Bronchial: High pitched & loud, normal in tracheal & larynx o Bronchovesicular: Moderate pitched & amplitude, normal over major bronchi o Vesicular: Low pitc...

NUR 265 HESI Review Topics

NUR 265 - HESI REVIEW/NUR 265 - HESI REVIEW. Administration of packed RBCs Most crucial phase of transfusion is confirming product compatibility and verifying the pts identity. Most transfusion reactions are due to improper product to pt identification. Before going to pts bedside, verify ABO and Rh compatibility by comparing the bag label with the medical record and forms issued from the blood bank. Check that the correct component has been issued and for expiration. Inspect the unit fo...