case study 123: | Nursing

Clinical Requirement:

casestudy123.docx Review Topics for Module 3: Respiratory System Anatomy & Physiology 1. How does pulse oximetry work? How do you know if the reading is accurate? The pulse oximeter uses a cold light source that shines a light through the fingertip, making the tip appear to be red. 2. Understand how to assess oxygenation and when to use oxygen interventions 3. What factors put a patient at high risk for respiratory infection? 4. Be able to describe the following words describing breath sounds and/or know what problems they indicate and/or lung anatomy they correspond to: a. Adventitious b. Stridor c. Crackles d. Wheezes e. Rales f. Bronchial g. Bronchial vesicular h. Vesicular 5. Respiratory Anatomy & Physiology a. Diaphragm b. Intercostal muscles c. Lungs d. Trachea e. Alveoli f. Surfactant g. Larynx h. Epiglottis i. Bronchi j. Bronchioles 6. Memorize the names of different breathing patterns: a. Tachypnea b. Bradypnea c. Eupnea d. Apneustic e. Kussmaul’s respirations f. Cheyne-Stokes respirations g. Biot’s respirations h. Apnea 7. Describe the following respiratory disorders and explain the differences between them ( basic information about causes, risk factors, s/sx, nursing interventions, and treatment): a. Respiratory infection/pneumonia b. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) c. Asthma 8. Understand the basics about medications commonly used for respiratory problems: a. Albuterol b. Ipratropium c. Prednisone (or other steroid medications) General Test Preparation: 9. Be ready to do some dosage calculations… 10. How will you prioritize care between multiple patients with respiratory and/or urinary/renal problems? 11. What should you consider when delegating care to nursing assistants?