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Chapter 40- Oxygenation
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03/29/2012

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Term

Oxygen

 

Definition
clear, oderless gay that constitutes approximately 21% of the air we breathe
Term
drug
Definition
Oxygen is a _________ with the potential for toxic effects
Term
Oxygen Therapy
Definition
Provide optimal 02 saturation with the lowest, most effective dose
Term
nonrebreather mask
Definition
If a person's pulse ox is at 85 or less with severe hypoxemia we must give them this to give them oxygen (close to 100%)
Term
95-100%
Definition
normal pulse ox is
Term
structural damage to the lungs
Definition
Some toxic effects of 02: with high concentration is can lead to some
Term
blind
Definition
With a premature infant who's lungs are underdeveloped, giving them 02 can make them
Term
ventilation, diffusion, and transport of respiratory gases
Definition
3 Steps in oxygenation/respiration
Term
Ventilation
Definition
movement of air between the atmosphere and the alveoli of the lungs as we inhale and exhale
Term
Intact
Definition
the musculoskeletal, thoracic ribcage, and nervous system must all be _______
Term
diaphragm and intercoastals
Definition
main muscles for respiration
Term
Diffusion
Definition
gas exchange which involves diffusion of oxygen and CO2 between the alveoli and the pulmonary capillaries
Term
alteration in diffusion
Definition

edema, pneumona, and emphysems all have

 

Term

oxygen

 

Definition
this transports from the lungs to the tissue
Term
carbon dioxide
Definition
This transports from the tissues to the lungs
Term
hemoglobin
Definition
Most of the time (97%) oxygen combines with
Term
Gas exchange
Definition
Function of the respiratory system is
Term
lungs and cardiovascular system
Definition
02 transport consists of the
Term
iron deficnecy anemia
Definition
Pt with low hemoglobin has
Term
inspiration
Definition
an active process stimulated by chemical receptors in the aorta
Term
Passive
Definition
process for expiration is
Term
Pulmonary circulation
Definition
moves blood to and from the alveolar capillary membranes for gas exchange
Term

Carbon dioxide transport

 

Definition
diffuses into red blood cells and is hydrated into carbonic acid
Term
medulla and pons (brainstem)
Definition
Respiratory center is the
Term
neural and chemical regulators
Definition

these control the rate and depth of respiration

 

Term
CO2
Definition
strongest stimulus for breathing is
Term
02
Definition
If a patient has COPD, they retain CO2, so don't five them high concentrations of
Term
Physiological factos that affect oxygenation
Definition

-Decreased oxygen-carrying capacity

-Decreased inspirsed oxygen concentration

-Hypovolemia

-Increased metabolic rate

Term
Conditions that affect chest wall movement
Definition

-Pregnancy

-Obesity

-Musculoskeletal abnormalities

-Trauma

-Neuromuscular disease

-CNS alterations

Term
Hyperventilation
Definition
Ventilation in excess of that required to eliminate carbon dioxide produce by cellular metabolism
Term
Hypoventilation
Definition
alveolar ventilation inadequate to meet the body's oxygen demand or to eliminate sufficient carbon dioxide
Term
Hypoxia
Definition
insurffience 02 available to meet the metabolic needs of tissues and cells
Term

Cyanosis

 

Definition

Blue discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes

 

Term
palate, conjunctive and sclera
Definition
These are the best sites for cyanosis
Term
hypoxemia
Definition
hypoxia results from ___________which is a deficiency of arterial blood oxygen
Term
early
Definition

These onset of hypoxia for unexplained apprehension and unexplained restlessness or irritability are

 

Term
late
Definition
The onset for hypoxia of combativeness and coma are
Term
early or late
Definition
The onset for hypoxia when there's an unexplained confusion, poor occurs
Term
early
Definition
the onset for respiratory with tachypnea and dyspnea or exertion are
Term
late
Definition
The onset of respiratory with dyspnea at rest, use of accessory muscles, retractions on inspiration, and pause for breath between sentences, words are all
Term
close ended questions, hang symbols
Definition
when a patient paused for breath between sentence or words communications with
Term
early
Definition
The onset for cardiovascular with tachycardia and mild elevated blood presure are
Term
early or late
Definition
the onset of cardiovascular with dyshythmias occurs
Term

late

 

Definition
The onset of cardiovascular with cyanosis or cool, clammt skin (diaphoresis) occurs
Term
early or late
Definition
The onset of diaphoresis, decreased urinary output, and unexplained fatique  occurs
Term
Hypercarbia (hypercapnia)
Definition

Has:

-elevated C02 levels in the blood

-restlessness

-hypertension

-headache

-lethary

-tremor

Term
obstruction
Definition
noisy breathing is an _______so we must open airway
Term
Physical examination
Definition

-inspection

-palpation

-percussion

-ausculation

Term
Pulse oximetry(SP02)
Definition
provides an indirect and noninvasive measurement of arterial 02 saturation
Term
photodetector
Definition

this detect the amount of c02 bound to hemoglobin molecules in the pulse ox

 

Term
70%
Definition
the pulse ox is reliable when saturation is over
Term
ear lobe probes
Definition

This has greater accuracy at lower saturations

 

Term
factord that can alter the accuracy of pulse ox
Definition

-motion

-low

-perfusion

-anemia

-cold extremities

-bright fluroscnet light

-nail polish

-thick acrylic nails

-dark skin tone

Term
below 95%
Definition
Red flag of oximetry and notify health care provider when there is a +/- 4% change from baseline or decrease to
Term
nursing diagnoses
Definition

-alteration in oxygenation

-impaired gas exchange

-activity tolerance

-anxiety

-fatique

-ineffective airway clearance

-ineffective breathing pattern

 

Term
influenza and pneumoccal
Definition

Recommended vaccinations

 

Term
positions
Definition
always do this to the client to allow for maximal chest expansion
Term
2 hours
Definition
encourage or assist cleint with frequenct changes in position every
Term
coughing
Definition
encourage deep breathing and
Term
ambulate
Definition
Encourage the patient to move around to,
Term
bronchodialators, inhaled steroid, and mucolytics, oxygen therapy, physical therapy, and relaxation techniques
Definition
to manage dyspnea use
Term
adequate hydration, proper cough, suctioning, chest PT (vest), nebulizer treatment
Definition
to maintain airway you want to have
Term
oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal suctioning
Definition

This suctioning is used when the client can cough effectively but is not able to clear secretions by expectorating

 

Term
Orotracheal and nasotracheal
Definition
this suctioning is used when the client is unable to manage secretion by coughing
Term
Tracheal
Definition
this suctioning is used with an artificial airways, ET tube or tracheostomy
Term
clinical need
Definition
suctioning is based on this, not on schedule
Term
Need for suctions
Definition
-dyspnea, bubbling or rattling breath sounds, poor skin color/cyanosis, decrease in 02 saturation
Term
Yankauer device
Definition
oral suction
Term
delated to a UAP and is not a sterile procedure
Definition
yaunkauer may be
Term
sterile water or saline
Definition
always moisten the top of the yankauer device with
Term
insertion
Definition
Do not apply yankauer suction during
Term
side of the mouth to prevent gagging
Definition
you want to advance the yankauer device along the
Term
tongue
Definition
you can use the yankaeur device to suction under the
Term
Suctioning
Definition
removes oxygen from client's airways as well as sectrtions so it can lead, but it can lead to hypoxemia, dysrhytmias, hypotension, larngospasm and bronchospasm
Term
10 to 15 seconds, intermittently
Definition
Do not suction more than ______ and rest between passes of cath and replace 02 during rest and apply
Term
removed
Definition
apply suction only when the cathter is being
Term
#12-#18
Definition
Suctioning tube for adult
Term
#8-#10
Definition
Suctioning tube for childre
Term
#5-#8
Definition
suctioning tube for infant
Term
80-120 mmHg
Definition
usualy pressure setting sfor adult with wall unit is
Term
Endotracheal airway
Definition

artifical airway that is:

-shorter use to ventilate, relieve uppe airway obstruction, protect against aspiration, clear secretions

-Endotracheal Tube (ET) are short term

Term
Tracheostomy
Definition

artificial airway that is long-term assistance, surgical incision made into trachea and a tracheostomy tube is inserted

 

Term
Semi-fowlers
Definition
most effective position for maintaining lung expansion, elevating the HOB and support client with pillows can decrease workload and minimize fatique
Term
down
Definition
client with a unilateral disease or that has abscess/hemorrhage usually positioned with the good lung
Term
ambulation
Definition
effective, noninvasive and inexpensive method of stimulating respiration, need to always assess client's tolerance
Term
sustain maximal inspiration
Definition
exhale normally then slowly voluntary deep breath then hold for 3 second and repeat is 10X...qh while awake
Term
Oxygen therapy
Definition

goals

1. prevent or relieve hypoxia

2. reduce the work of breathing

3. reduce myocardial workload

4. provide optimal O2 saturation wtih lowst, most effective dose

Term
50%
Definition
Levels above____for 24 hours with o2 or co2 can lead to toxicity
Term
prescribed
Definition
Oxygens must be ___________because it is a medication
Term
Humidification; >4L/min
Definition
This is necessary for clients receiving O2 therapy and should be
Term
oxygen in the tank
Definition
If client is transported make sure portable tank has enough
Term
oxygen delivery device
Definition
UAP can reapple the
Term
combustion; fires
Definition
oxygen high in concentrations has a great________potential and readily fuels
Term
Nasal Cannula
Definition
most commonly use oxygen device because of convenience and client comfort
Term
vary
Definition
with the nasal cannula the delivered oxygen concentration can _________with client's breathing pattern
Term
patent
Definition
to receive O2 nasal passages must be
Term
24-48% when operated at 1-6L/min
Definition
oxygen capability for the nascal cannula is
Term
24% of oxygen
Definition
1L=
Term
28% of oxygen
Definition
2L=
Term
32% of oxygen
Definition
3L=
Term
36% of oxygen
Definition
4L=
Term

40%

 

Definition

5=L

 

Term
40%
Definition

6L=

 

Term
fask masks
Definition
these cover the mouth and nose
Term

5L/min

 

Definition
To avoid rebreathing CO2 while wearing a mask, a minin of _______oxygen flow rate is require
Term
hard to achieve proper fit and poor tolerance
Definition
limitations of the face mask is
Term
Simple Face Mask
Definition
the common midrange o2 delivery device, varies with breathing pattern, and 40 to 60% when operated at 6-10L
Term
40%
Definition
simple face mask 5-6L/ min
Term
50%
Definition
simple face mask 6-7L/min
Term
60%
Definition
simple face mask 7-8L/min and >8L/min
Term
higher
Definition
wiht face masks with reservoir bags prover a _______oxygen concentration to the client
Term
bag
Definition
Portion of the client's expired air is directed to the
Term
same
Definition
with face masks with reservoir bags, it's oxygen concentration __________remains the as the inspired air
Term
Partial rebreather
Definition
this delivers oxygen concentrations of 60-90% at liter flows of 6-10L/Min
Term
Non-rebreathing face mask with reservoir bag
Definition

delivers the highest oxygen concentration possible aat 95-100% at liter flow so 10-15L/min, only )2 in the bag is in inspired, and uses for critically ill clients

 

Term
deflate
Definition
to precent CO2 buildup make sure that the bag does not
Term
Venturi Mask
Definition
Provides precise and consistent O2 concentration
Term
24%-60%
Definition
venturi mask deliveres between
Term
24-48%
Definition

Venturi Mask 4L=

 

Term
35-40%
Definition
Venturi Mask 8%
Term
50-60%
Definition
Venturi Mask for 12 L
Term
56-60%
Definition
For venturi Mask 12L
Term
venturi mask
Definition
this is hot and confining
Term
Face Tent
Definition
can be used when masks aren't tolerated
Term
30-50%
Definition
Face tent provides ______concentrations of O2 at 4-8L/m
Term
home oxygen systems
Definition

-compressed gas cylinders

-Liquid oxygen systems

-Oxygen concentrators

 

Term
10 ft
Definition
Keep O2 delivery systesm __away from flames
Term
upright, chained, or in a holder
Definition
always stored oxygen systems
Term
synthetic fabrics
Definition
avoid using and wearing ____and use cotton blankets and clothing
Term
1500-2000 ml/ day
Definition

Hydration should be

 

Term
coughing technqies
Definition
deep breathing and coughing every 2 hours while away, cascade cough, huff cough, and quad ough
Term
Controlled and Huff coughing
Definition
inahle deeply and hold for a few seconds, then cough twice (fisrt to loosen the mucous, then second to expel the secretion). Lead forward and exhale a sharpy huff.
Term
pursed lip breathing
Definition
deep inspiration through the nose and prolonged expiration through pursed lips to prevent alveolar collapse....exhalations should be longer than inhalation (inhale 3/exhale7). This minimizes collapse of small airways
Term
diaphragmatic Breathing
Definition
expanding diaphragm during controlled inspiration, may be used in conjuction with purse lip breathing. this improve efficiency of breathing by decreasing air trapping and reduction work of breathing.
Term
Chest tube
Definition
cathether place through the thorax to remove air and lfuids from the pleural space or to prevent air from reentering or to reestablsih intrapleural and intrapulmonic pressures
Term
pneumothorax
Definition
air
Term
hemothorax
Definition
blood
Term
drainage unit
Definition
this should be upright, below the chest, no kinks in tubing, and observe for gentle bubbling in water chamber
Term
milk tubing
Definition
never clamp tubing, never
Term
sterile water or saline
Definition
if the unit breaks immerse end of tube in
Term
sterile dressing and notify MD
Definition
if tube become dislodged cover site with a
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