Fundamentals of Nursing Exam 2: Chapter 40 Part 3
This flashcard set explains breathing and coughing techniques used to promote respiratory function, including deep breathing, effective coughing, and medication types like expectorants and suppressants.
deep breathing and effective coughing __
promote and control breathing
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deep breathing and effective coughing __
promote and control breathing
pt is in semi-fowler's position, pt is asked to exhale completely, inhale through nose, hold 3-6 secs, exhale through pursed-lips (repeat) every 1-2 hours demonstrates what kind of promotion and control for coughing?
deep breathing
pt is in semi-fowler's position and with a splint pillow, and is asked to inhale & exhale deeply & slowly through nose, take deep breath & hold 3 secs, and cough deeply for 1-2 times every 1-2 hours while awake is called __
effective coughing
expectorants and suppressants are __
types of cough meds
facilitation of the removal of secretions by thinning secretions, robitussin, humidified air and adequate fluid intake are all a part of __
expectorants
__ are used for dry, non-productive cough, depresses cough reflex, codeine (prescription), and usually at bedtime
suppressants
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
deep breathing and effective coughing __ | promote and control breathing |
pt is in semi-fowler's position, pt is asked to exhale completely, inhale through nose, hold 3-6 secs, exhale through pursed-lips (repeat) every 1-2 hours demonstrates what kind of promotion and control for coughing? | deep breathing |
pt is in semi-fowler's position and with a splint pillow, and is asked to inhale & exhale deeply & slowly through nose, take deep breath & hold 3 secs, and cough deeply for 1-2 times every 1-2 hours while awake is called __ | effective coughing |
expectorants and suppressants are __ | types of cough meds |
facilitation of the removal of secretions by thinning secretions, robitussin, humidified air and adequate fluid intake are all a part of __ | expectorants |
__ are used for dry, non-productive cough, depresses cough reflex, codeine (prescription), and usually at bedtime | suppressants |
loosens and mobilizes secretions, aids in mucus clearance, and includes percussion, vibration, and postural drainage are all ways to __ | perform chest physiotherapy (pt) |
bronchodilators, nebulizers, meter-dose inhalers (mdi), and dry powder inhalers are __ | inhaled meds |
opens narrowed airways | bronchodilators |
disperses fine particles of liquid med into deeper passages of resp tract is called __ | a nebulizer |
inhaler that delivers a controlled dose of medication with each compression of the canister __ | meter-dose inhaler |
an inhaler that includes breath-activated delivery of medications | dry powder inhaler |
failing to shake canister and hold breathe afterwards, inhaling through nose than mouth, and too quickly, or two sprays with one breath, and stopping inhalation hen feeling the drug are __ | common mistakes with mdi's |
source of o2, flow rate, humidification, and delivery systems __ | provide supplemental oxygen |
wall outlet vs portable tank is __ | a source of o2 |
ordered flow, consider device and concentration of o2 are __ | flow rate |
__ is necessary with higher flow rate | humidification |
nasal cannula, simple mask, nonrebreather mask, venturi mask, and tent are examples of __ | o2 delivery systems |
oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal airways, and endotracheal and tracheostomy tubes are examples of __ | artificial airways |
you must clean/replace inner cannula, change dressing, skin care at trach site, take caution with changing trach sites, and suction and replace at bedside in __ | tracheostomy care |
maintain a patent airway, remove secretions and vomitus are important when __ | suctioning the airway |
you must consider __ when suctioning the airway | preoygenation |
hypoxia, infection, tracheal tissue damage, atelectasis, and dysrhythmia are all __ of suctioning the airway | complications |
to prevent hypoxia when suctioning the airway, you must , , , and | pre/hyperoxygenate; limit time to 10-15 secs; do NOT suction during insertion of catheter; apply intermittent suction while withdrawing catheter |
to prevent atelectasis when suctioning the airway, you must __ | use appropriate pressure 80-150 mmHg |
demonstrating improved gas exchange in lungs by absence of cyanosis or chest pain and a pulse oximetry reading >95% and self-care behaviors that provide relief from symptoms and prevent further problems, relate causative factors and demonstrate adaptive method of coping, and preserve pulmonary function by maintaining an optimal level of activity are __ | expected outcomes |