What should you always do first when a pt has ARF? correct answers quick assessment
What are the best analyzers to detect ARF? correct answers checking PULSE OXIMETRY,
oxygen saturation, and respiration patterns (hypoventilation or hyperventilation RR and lung
sounds)
Nursing actions to do in the beginning when pt has ARF correct answers -listen to chest
-ask pts what happened and their history (pneumonia, cold, flu, etc.)
-getting history and asserting oxygen
-putting pts in upright position
What is the main concern for pts with ARF? correct answers -gas exchange problem
-alveoli is not working so there is a problem with exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide
-oxygen is low and carbon dioxide is high
Diagnostic procedures for ARF correct answers -check oxygenation by ABG (best clue for any
respiratory or metabolic disorder)
-chest xray
-bronchoscopy
What should you do before performing bronchoscopy on a pt? correct answers give mild
sedation (propofol short time)
What should you do post procedure for bronchoscopy on a pt? correct answers -monitor gag
reflex is back to avoid aspiration pneumonia
-check vital signs