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RN NUR258 ACUTE CARE 2025| BRAND NEW ACTUAL
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What is postural drainage? - (answers)-allows the force of gravity to assist in
removal of bronchial secretions (ex. chest physiotherapy)
-used to prevent or relieve bronchial obstruction caused by accumulation of
secretions.
Proper way to perform postural drainage - (answers)-performed 2-4 times daily
-before meals & bedtime
Sequence:
-positions to drain lower lobes
-positions to drain upper lobes (use of gravity)
what are water-sealed chest tubes/drainage system used for - (answers)-
pneumothorax
-ARDS
-pleural effusion
Patient/family education for water-sealed chest tube/drainage system -
(answers)-report any change in respiratory status
-report any bleeding, or other drainage from incision or chest tube exit sites
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-report any chest pain
-report any bubbles (indicating air leaking)
oxygen therapy delivery devices - (answers)-nasal cannula -nasal catheter
-simple mask -partial rebreathing mask
-nonrebreather mask -transtracheal catheter
-venturi mask -aerosol mask
-trach collar -face tent
-pulse dose (or demand)
Cannula - (answers)1-6L/min
-pt requires low to med concentration of O2
Nasal catheter - (answers)1-6L/min
-rarely used; short term therapy to administer low to medium concentration of
O2
Simple mask - (answers)5-8L/min
-low to moderate concentration of O2
Partial nonrebreather - (answers)8-11L/min
-moderate concentration of O2
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Nonrebreather mask - (answers)10-15L/min
-patient receives 100% O2
Trantracheal Catheter - (answers)1/4-4L/min
Venturi mask - (answers)4-8L/min
aerosol mask - (answers)8-10L/min
Trach collar - (answers)8-10L/min
Face tent - (answers)8-10L/min
Pulse dose (or demand) - (answers)10-40 mL/breath
Pt education Home O2 therapy - (answers)-Humidity must be provided when O2
used (except w/ portable devices)
-Know not to smoke or be around people who are smoking when O2 in use
-Post "no smoking - O2 in use" signs on doors
-Notify fire dept & power company of O2 use in home
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-Never use paint thinners, cleaning fluids gasoline, aerosol sprays & other
flammable materials while using O2
-Keep all methods of O2 deliver at least 15 ft away from matches, candles, gas
stove, or other source of flame, & 5 ft away from TV, radio & other appliances
-Keep O2 tank out of direct sunlight
-Traveling, keep O2 tank behind front seat on floor
-Travel on plane, notify 2wks in advance
-State how & when to order more O2
-Maintain & use properly
-Know how to read O2 level on tank
NI for patient experiencing altered O2 status - (answers)-monitor activity status
-provide suctioning
-assist w/ positioning
-encourage pt to participate in deep breathing exercises
Mechanical vent suctioning documentation - (answers)-patient's response to
procedure
-amount of secretions
-color of secretions
-consistency of secretions
NI when providing Trach care - (answers)-applying appropriate PPE
RN NUR258 ACUTE CARE 2025| BRAND NEW ACTUAL
EXAM WITH 100% VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT SOLUTIONS| GUARANTEED VALUE PACK|
ACE YOUR GRADES.
What is postural drainage? - (answers)-allows the force of gravity to assist in
removal of bronchial secretions (ex. chest physiotherapy)
-used to prevent or relieve bronchial obstruction caused by accumulation of
secretions.
Proper way to perform postural drainage - (answers)-performed 2-4 times daily
-before meals & bedtime
Sequence:
-positions to drain lower lobes
-positions to drain upper lobes (use of gravity)
what are water-sealed chest tubes/drainage system used for - (answers)-
pneumothorax
-ARDS
-pleural effusion
Patient/family education for water-sealed chest tube/drainage system -
(answers)-report any change in respiratory status
-report any bleeding, or other drainage from incision or chest tube exit sites
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-report any chest pain
-report any bubbles (indicating air leaking)
oxygen therapy delivery devices - (answers)-nasal cannula -nasal catheter
-simple mask -partial rebreathing mask
-nonrebreather mask -transtracheal catheter
-venturi mask -aerosol mask
-trach collar -face tent
-pulse dose (or demand)
Cannula - (answers)1-6L/min
-pt requires low to med concentration of O2
Nasal catheter - (answers)1-6L/min
-rarely used; short term therapy to administer low to medium concentration of
O2
Simple mask - (answers)5-8L/min
-low to moderate concentration of O2
Partial nonrebreather - (answers)8-11L/min
-moderate concentration of O2
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Nonrebreather mask - (answers)10-15L/min
-patient receives 100% O2
Trantracheal Catheter - (answers)1/4-4L/min
Venturi mask - (answers)4-8L/min
aerosol mask - (answers)8-10L/min
Trach collar - (answers)8-10L/min
Face tent - (answers)8-10L/min
Pulse dose (or demand) - (answers)10-40 mL/breath
Pt education Home O2 therapy - (answers)-Humidity must be provided when O2
used (except w/ portable devices)
-Know not to smoke or be around people who are smoking when O2 in use
-Post "no smoking - O2 in use" signs on doors
-Notify fire dept & power company of O2 use in home
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-Never use paint thinners, cleaning fluids gasoline, aerosol sprays & other
flammable materials while using O2
-Keep all methods of O2 deliver at least 15 ft away from matches, candles, gas
stove, or other source of flame, & 5 ft away from TV, radio & other appliances
-Keep O2 tank out of direct sunlight
-Traveling, keep O2 tank behind front seat on floor
-Travel on plane, notify 2wks in advance
-State how & when to order more O2
-Maintain & use properly
-Know how to read O2 level on tank
NI for patient experiencing altered O2 status - (answers)-monitor activity status
-provide suctioning
-assist w/ positioning
-encourage pt to participate in deep breathing exercises
Mechanical vent suctioning documentation - (answers)-patient's response to
procedure
-amount of secretions
-color of secretions
-consistency of secretions
NI when providing Trach care - (answers)-applying appropriate PPE
