Asthma oxygenation - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Work of breathing - resistance - - pressure that is required to overcome the resistance to gas flow through the airway during prespiration Clinical conditions that increase airway resistance - - COPD Mechanical obstruction Infection Asthma, bronchospasm Work of breathing - compliance - - the ability of the lungs to expand is measured as the lung compliance. The volume change per unit of pressure When more muscular effort for work of breathing is required? - - lung compliance is d...

Exam 3: NSG 300/ NSG300 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Foundations of Nursing Review | Qs and As | 100% Correct| Grade A (Verified Answers)- GCU Q: tidal volume Answer: Amount of air that moves in and out of the lungs during a normal breath Q: what affects tidal volume Answer: Pregnancy, obesity, exercise, obstructive/restrictive lungs, conditions of lungs Q: inspiration Answer: active process of breathing oxygen in; stimulated by chemical receptors in the aorta ...

TEST BANK FOR NEONATAL AND PEDIATRIC RESPIRATORY CARE 5TH EDITION BY WALSH   Table of Contents Section 1: Fetal Development Assessment, and Delivery 1. Fetal Lung Development 2. Fetal Gas Exchange and Circulation 3. Antenatal Assessment and High-Risk Delivery Section 2: Assessment and Monitoring of the Neonatal and Pediatric Patient 4. Examination and Assessment of the Neonatal and Pediatric Patient 5. Pulmonary Function Testing and Bedside Pulmonary Mechanics 6. Radiographic Assessment 7. Ped...

A nurse is providing oral care for a client who is immoblie. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - CORRECT ANSWER Turn the client on his side before starting oral care. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has asthma and a new prescription for fluticasone/salmeterol. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse instruct the client to report to the provider? - CORRECT ANSWER White coating in the mouth A nurse is preparing an adoles...

HESI LPN Comprehensive Exit Exam Latest 2023 Questions & Answers with Rationale. A newborn with apnea is being discharged from the hospital with home monitoring. What information concerning the infant's care should the practical nurse review with the parents? A. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). B. Administration of intravenous antibiotics. C. Reassurance that the infant cannot be electrocuted during monitoring. D. Advise that the infant not be left with caretakers, such as babysitter...

decreased blood oxygen measured by low arterial O2; low hemoglobin saturation hypoxemia decreased in tissue oxygenation hypoxia Hypercapnia ventilatory failure inadequate alveolar ventilation in relation to production of carbon dioxide, decrease respiratory rate, hypovolemia, increase dead space What happens inside the alveoli for ARD? water, cell, and protein leaks into the tissue around the alveoli and cause large areas of alveoli to collapse What are the causes of Acute Respiratory ...

ATI Video Series: RN Gas Exchange/ Oxygenation - Asthma 3.0 Case Study Test Questions and 100%Verified Answers.

Which oxygen delivery system most reliably delivers a high (90% or greater) concentration of inspired oxygen to a 7-year-old child? - Answer- Nonrebreathing face mask Which statement is correct about the effects of epinephrine during attempted resuscitation? - Answer- Epinephrine stimulates spontaneous contractions when asystole is present You are part of a team attempting to resuscitate a child with ventricular fibrillation cardiac arrest. You delivered 2 unsynchronized shocks. A team mem...

The nurse is caring for a patient with a pneumothorax. Which factor should the nurse suspect caused this alteration? Trauma Obesity Asthma Pneumonia - Answer Trauma (While a pneumothorax may occur spontaneously, most occur as the result of trauma. Obesity can cause apnea. Asthma and pneumonia can cause orthopnea.) Alteration in oxygenation - Answer Hypoxemia (Decreased level of oxygen) Dyspnea (Labored breathing or shortness of breath) Apnea (Absence of breathing) Tachypnea...

Chapter 4: Ventilation 1. The nurse is assessing a patient’s ventilation. Which finding indicates adequate ventilation? A) Decreased respiratory rate B) Abnormal lung sounds C) Normal arterial blood gases D) Use of accessory muscles Answer: C) Normal arterial blood gases Rationale: Normal arterial blood gases indicate that the patient is effectively ventilating and maintaining adequate oxygenation and carbon dioxide elimination. NCLEX Reference: Assessment of ventilation (NCLEX-RN Te...