psychomotor med admin pt. 2 + oxygen therapy week 6

what does an occult test specifically test

blood

first thing to do when you walk into patients room

LOOK AT THEM. Are there signs of oxygen problems

tracheal deviation means…

collapsed lung

what is atelectasis

collapse of alveoli sacs in your lungs

who most likely for atelectasis

post-op pt.

pneumonia pt.

low oxygen pt.

rib fractures pt.

mouth breathers who need oxygen therapy

face mask instead of nasal

simple face mask oxygen delivery

5-10L/min

35%-60% FiO2

REQUIRES SPONTANEOUS RESPIRATIONS

nonrebreather mask oxygen delivery

12-15L/min

80%-100% FiO2

oxygen needs to be in the bag!! before you put it on them

when to use nonrebreathers

severe hypoxia

carbon monoxide poisoning

resp. failure

major trauma or shock

venturi mask oxygen delivery

4-15L/min

24%-60% FiO2

bag valve mask oxygen delivery

for clients with NO SPONTANEOUS RESPIRATION

10-15L/min

sublingual meds

under the tongue

fast acting

transdermal meds

patches (hormones, pain meds, nicotine patches)

do not touch med side (wear gloves)

eye drops

used for glaucoma typically in older women

clean the eyes first

don’t touch cap or tip

ear drops

for adults: pull ear back and UP

for children (under 3): pull ear back and DOWN

press on tragus after

resp. meds

metered dose inhaler: aerosol spray/mist

dry powder inhaler: powder form (should rinse mouth after to avoid thrush)

nebulizer: liquid medication

vaginal creams

for itching, dryness, infection

ask patient if they need to pee first

lubricate applicator

rectal suppository

for laxatives, fecal softeners, NPO

enemas

small volume: insert 3-4 inches, squeeze bottle,

large volume: warm solution, elevate bag no more than 18 inches above level of anus