Chapter 20
Alveoli Asthma Bronchi Bronchiectasis Bronchitis Chest percussion Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD Emphysema Expiration Hemoptysis
Inspiration Lungs Multi-drug-resistant TB MDR-TB Oxygen therapy Pneumonia Respiration Sputum Trachea Tuberculosis
Dyspnea Apnea Trachea Epiglottis Pharynx Larynx Nostrils Pleura Diaphragm
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Listen to your lungs Count your patient respirations for 1 min
Right main bronchus is wider and straighter than left one, so inhaled subjects usually get stacked in a right bronchus. Bronchoscopy is required to remove an object: Prevention – toilet paper roll rule: No object which can pass the toilet roll opening should be accessible to kids younger than 4 years old.
1. COPD – chronic obstructive pulmonary Disease 2. CXR – chest X-ray 3. TB – tuberculosis 4. Lung Ca – lung cancer 5. RR – respirations rate 6. O 2 SAT – oxygen saturation 7. SOB – shortness of breath 8. PNA - pneumonia
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A resident suffers from chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD). Which of the following can the nursing assistant expect as a result of this? A. The NA can expect to adjust the resident’s oxygen level periodically. B. The NA can expect that the resident will be anxious about not being able to breathe. C. The NA can expect that with proper treatment, the resident’s COPD will be reversed. D. The NA can expect that the resident’s ability to walk will decline.
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One room houses both a healthy resident and a resident who has pneumonia. Which of the following is an infection prevention example for Link 3 (portal of exit) in the chain of infection? A. The healthy resident should get a vaccine to prevent getting pneumonia. B. The sick resident should cover his nose and mouth when sneezing. C. The sick resident should get a vaccine to prevent transmitting pneumonia. D. The healthy resident should keep his bedside table and overbed table clean and dry.
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. A resident in subacute care is lying in bed and suddenly becomes short of breath. Which of the following is the best response by the nursing assistant? A. The nursing assistant should place the resident in the semi-Fowler’s position. B. The nursing assistant should place a pad or towel under the resident’s chin. C. The nursing assistant should begin deep breathing exercises. D. The nursing assistant should notify the nurse immediately.
1. What acts like a lid to shut off the larynx during the swallowing process? 2. Where voice cords are located? 3. what is the primary function of the larynx? 4. What is respiration? Inspiration? Expiration? 5. What is the best position for the patient with COPD? 6. What is not allowable around the oxygen?