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Is it true that a decrease in lung capacity is a normal change of aging?
Is it true that a decrease in lung capacity is a normal change of aging?
True (A)
Is it true that asthma is a normal part of aging?
Is it true that asthma is a normal part of aging?
False (B)
Is it true that as a person ages, the air sacs in the lungs become less elastic and decrease in number?
Is it true that as a person ages, the air sacs in the lungs become less elastic and decrease in number?
True (A)
Is it true that airways become more elastic with age, increasing movement of air inside the lungs?
Is it true that airways become more elastic with age, increasing movement of air inside the lungs?
Is it true that when a person gets older, his chest muscles become weaker?
Is it true that when a person gets older, his chest muscles become weaker?
Is it true that with age, the cough reflex becomes more effective, and coughs become stronger?
Is it true that with age, the cough reflex becomes more effective, and coughs become stronger?
Is it true that oxygen in blood decreases with age?
Is it true that oxygen in blood decreases with age?
Is it true that a person's voice becomes weaker as she gets older?
Is it true that a person's voice becomes weaker as she gets older?
What is asthma?
What is asthma?
What is bronchiectasis?
What is bronchiectasis?
What is chronic bronchitis?
What is chronic bronchitis?
What is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
What is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
What is emphysema?
What is emphysema?
What is multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB)?
What is multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB)?
What is pneumonia?
What is pneumonia?
What is tuberculosis (TB)?
What is tuberculosis (TB)?
Is it true that nursing assistants may adjust a resident's oxygen levels if the resident requests it?
Is it true that nursing assistants may adjust a resident's oxygen levels if the resident requests it?
Is it true that it is safe to smoke around oxygen, as long as it is not done within three feet of the oxygen device?
Is it true that it is safe to smoke around oxygen, as long as it is not done within three feet of the oxygen device?
Is it true that oxygen therapy is the administration of oxygen given to increase the supply of oxygen to the lungs?
Is it true that oxygen therapy is the administration of oxygen given to increase the supply of oxygen to the lungs?
Is it true that the nursing assistant should turn off the oxygen delivery device if the equipment does not seem to be working?
Is it true that the nursing assistant should turn off the oxygen delivery device if the equipment does not seem to be working?
Is it true that common types of oxygen delivery devices include the nasal cannula, simple face mask, and the oxygen concentrator?
Is it true that common types of oxygen delivery devices include the nasal cannula, simple face mask, and the oxygen concentrator?
Is it true that petroleum-based lubricants are best for soothing sensitive areas on the nose and mouth when a person is using oxygen?
Is it true that petroleum-based lubricants are best for soothing sensitive areas on the nose and mouth when a person is using oxygen?
Is it true that a nursing assistant should encourage activity as permitted for residents who are receiving oxygen?
Is it true that a nursing assistant should encourage activity as permitted for residents who are receiving oxygen?
Is it true that the nursing assistant should report sores on the nasal area, complaints of discomfort or pain, and chest pain or tightness to the nurse?
Is it true that the nursing assistant should report sores on the nasal area, complaints of discomfort or pain, and chest pain or tightness to the nurse?
Is it true that all residents using oxygen will need oxygen continuously?
Is it true that all residents using oxygen will need oxygen continuously?
What is the best time of the day to collect sputum?
What is the best time of the day to collect sputum?
What comes from the salivary glands and is not the same as sputum?
What comes from the salivary glands and is not the same as sputum?
What is one of the things that a sputum specimen is checked for?
What is one of the things that a sputum specimen is checked for?
What is mucus that comes from inside the respiratory system?
What is mucus that comes from inside the respiratory system?
What liquid should be used to rinse the mouth before obtaining a sputum specimen?
What liquid should be used to rinse the mouth before obtaining a sputum specimen?
What fluid should not be used for rinsing the mouth before a sputum collection?
What fluid should not be used for rinsing the mouth before a sputum collection?
What kind of breathing should a resident do when using an incentive spirometer?
What kind of breathing should a resident do when using an incentive spirometer?
What is the first step the nursing assistant should take before helping a resident with an incentive spirometer?
What is the first step the nursing assistant should take before helping a resident with an incentive spirometer?
What is one of the nursing assistant's responsibilities regarding the incentive spirometer?
What is one of the nursing assistant's responsibilities regarding the incentive spirometer?
What is acute bronchitis?
What is acute bronchitis?
Is it true that it is important for the nursing assistant to perform frequent skin care on areas of the face on which an oxygen device rests?
Is it true that it is important for the nursing assistant to perform frequent skin care on areas of the face on which an oxygen device rests?
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Study Notes
Aging and Lung Capacity
- Decrease in lung capacity is a normal aspect of aging.
- Aging leads to a reduction in the number and elasticity of air sacs in the lungs.
- Chest muscles weaken with age, impacting respiratory function.
Respiratory Health and Conditions
- Asthma is not a normal part of aging; it is a chronic disorder characterized by difficulty breathing and wheezing.
- Bronchiectasis involves permanent dilation of the bronchi, accompanied by chronic symptoms like coughing and weight loss.
- Chronic bronchitis is marked by inflamed bronchial tubes, resulting in persistent coughing and airflow obstruction.
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive respiratory disease causing significant breathing difficulty.
- Emphysema, often associated with smoking, leads to damaged air sacs and respiratory distress.
- Tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious airborne illness primarily affecting the lungs, leading to severe respiratory symptoms.
- Multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB) is a form of tuberculosis resistant to standard treatments.
Oxygen Use and Therapy
- Nursing assistants cannot adjust oxygen levels as requested by residents.
- Smoking around oxygen is unsafe, regardless of distance from oxygen devices.
- Oxygen therapy involves increasing oxygen supply to the lungs, essential for certain medical conditions.
- Common oxygen delivery devices include nasal cannulas, simple face masks, and oxygen concentrators.
- Petroleum-based lubricants should be avoided for soothing areas around the nose and mouth during oxygen use.
Sputum Collection
- The optimal time to collect sputum is early morning for the best specimen quality.
- Saliva is distinct from sputum, originating from salivary glands rather than the respiratory system.
- Sputum samples are analyzed for microorganisms to identify infections or illnesses.
- Water is recommended for rinsing the mouth before sputum collection; mouthwash should not be used.
Incentive Spirometry
- Deep breathing is essential while using an incentive spirometer to enhance lung expansion.
- Nursing assistants should wash their hands as the first step before assisting residents with the spirometer.
- Encouraging patients to utilize the incentive spirometer properly is a key responsibility for nursing assistants.
General Responsibilities
- Regular skin care is important for areas of the face that come into contact with oxygen devices to prevent irritation and sores.
- Residents using oxygen may not always require continuous oxygen therapy; their needs can vary.
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