Why is it best to collect sputum in the morning? - ANSWER After a night of sleep it is
more likely to have a large amount of sputum available.
What should are some nursing actions that need to be performed when administering medi-
cations for respiratory distress? - ANSWER Assess respiratory rate and oxygen saturation
Assess lungs before and after medication administration
Why should albuterol be given before prednisone? - ANSWER Albuterol will help the im-
mediate symptoms, while prednisone will take time to reduce inflammation.
Albuterol _____ the airways to allow for more surface area to perform gas exchange. - AN-
SWER dilates
Prednisone reduces the _______ _______ in the lungs, allowing for more gas exchange. -
ANSWER inflammatory response
_______ and _____ ______ can decrease lung function and increase the risk of lung infec-
tion, inflammation, and decreased lung inflation. - ANSWER Anesthesia & prolonged im-
mobility
_______ can cause resistance on the diaphragm or _____ ______ which leads to impaired
gas exchange. - ANSWER Obesity
sleep apnea
A _____ _____ diet can cause hypertension and potential for fluid overload leading to poor
gas exchange. - ANSWER high sodium
1
, With a low oxygen level, or high carbon dioxide level, the ______ _____ will ______ to com-
pensate. - ANSWER respiratory rate
increase
________ lung sounds including decrease air movement, ________ chest movement or de-
formity, or ________ breath sounds can suggest an altered gas exchange. - ANSWER Ab-
normal
asymmetrical
adventitious
Arterial blood gasses is the most accurate indicator of an ______ _____ _____. - ANSWER
altered gas exchange
The most accurate direct test for gas exchange is the ______ ______ _____ (also called a VQ
scan). - ANSWER ventilation perfusion scan
Diabetes does not cause altered gas exchange except during ______ ______. - ANSWER
diabetic ketoacidosis
A patient being pale and diaphoretic suggest ______ _____ _____. - ANSWER altered car-
diac output.
Changes in gas exchange can cause ______ _____ _____ such as confusion, lethargy, drowsi-
ness, stupor or coma. - ANSWER altered mental status
Elevating the head of the bed into a semi or high fowler's position will help ________ the
lungs by taking pressure off the _________ and forcing any fluid in the lungs towards the
bottom so more surface area is available for gas exchange. - ANSWER expand
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more likely to have a large amount of sputum available.
What should are some nursing actions that need to be performed when administering medi-
cations for respiratory distress? - ANSWER Assess respiratory rate and oxygen saturation
Assess lungs before and after medication administration
Why should albuterol be given before prednisone? - ANSWER Albuterol will help the im-
mediate symptoms, while prednisone will take time to reduce inflammation.
Albuterol _____ the airways to allow for more surface area to perform gas exchange. - AN-
SWER dilates
Prednisone reduces the _______ _______ in the lungs, allowing for more gas exchange. -
ANSWER inflammatory response
_______ and _____ ______ can decrease lung function and increase the risk of lung infec-
tion, inflammation, and decreased lung inflation. - ANSWER Anesthesia & prolonged im-
mobility
_______ can cause resistance on the diaphragm or _____ ______ which leads to impaired
gas exchange. - ANSWER Obesity
sleep apnea
A _____ _____ diet can cause hypertension and potential for fluid overload leading to poor
gas exchange. - ANSWER high sodium
1
, With a low oxygen level, or high carbon dioxide level, the ______ _____ will ______ to com-
pensate. - ANSWER respiratory rate
increase
________ lung sounds including decrease air movement, ________ chest movement or de-
formity, or ________ breath sounds can suggest an altered gas exchange. - ANSWER Ab-
normal
asymmetrical
adventitious
Arterial blood gasses is the most accurate indicator of an ______ _____ _____. - ANSWER
altered gas exchange
The most accurate direct test for gas exchange is the ______ ______ _____ (also called a VQ
scan). - ANSWER ventilation perfusion scan
Diabetes does not cause altered gas exchange except during ______ ______. - ANSWER
diabetic ketoacidosis
A patient being pale and diaphoretic suggest ______ _____ _____. - ANSWER altered car-
diac output.
Changes in gas exchange can cause ______ _____ _____ such as confusion, lethargy, drowsi-
ness, stupor or coma. - ANSWER altered mental status
Elevating the head of the bed into a semi or high fowler's position will help ________ the
lungs by taking pressure off the _________ and forcing any fluid in the lungs towards the
bottom so more surface area is available for gas exchange. - ANSWER expand
diagphragm
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