PPD 10 mm or more is considered as _____
positive
3 sputum cultures are negative
- Pt is considered noninfectious at this point
- it is performed 2-4 weeks after TB therapy
TB private room description
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PPD 10 mm or more is considered as _____
positive
3 sputum cultures are negative
- Pt is considered noninfectious at this point
- it is performed 2-4 weeks after TB therapy
TB private room description
-at least 6 air exchange per hour
-venting to the outside
- have contravention lights installed
Tracheostamy wall suction maintained between
_________ mm hg of pressure
120-180 (one question said 100-150)
80-100 for infants
100-120 for children
Tracheostomy care
insert catheter until pt coughs or resistance is felt then withdraw 1 cm to move away from mucosa
-hyperoxygenate the client before and after suctioning
-use intermittent suction in the airway ( not constant) for 10-15 sec
Bell of the stetoscope
should not be used in auscultating lung sounds
chronic airflow limitation (cal)
-should alternate periods of activity with rest periods to conserve energy
-sit when performing activities
-limit activities that involve arm movements
-avoid raising the arms above the head
incentive spirometry
dont breath through nose
Pleurisy
splint the chest during coughing and deep breathing to prevent atelectasis
-lie on the affected side to minimize movement on the affected chest wall
silicosis
avoid exposure to sands, quarzes, flints and many other stones.. also soaps, polishes and filters may contant silica
CPT or chest physicay therapy
assist in mobilizing secretions to enhance more effective breathing
-will indirectly assist the pt with coughing
a client being weaned from a mechanical ventilator
antianxiety medications and opioid analgesics
western blot test to conform HIV
psychosocial needs helping the client deal with his or her own feelings
client with endotracheal tube cannot talk so use 'pictures or word board' to communicate
peak flow meter for asthma record the final position of the indicator
wall sunction pressure :
Adults children
adults: 80-120
children: 60-110
... always remove the oxygen just before the ABG levels are drawn
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