Thoracentesis and Arterial Blood Gas Quiz

To introduce chemotherapeutic drugs intrapleurally.

Arterial blood provides a more accurate reflection of gas exchange.

To reduce the risk of bleeding or bruising.

<p>By providing a graphic recording of the heart's electrical signals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To visualize heart structures and evaluate left ventricular function using ultrasound.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To visualize the airways and obtain tissue samples for analysis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To identify the presence of pathogens causing respiratory infections.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By measuring the levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To assess lung function, including airflow, lung volume, and gas exchange.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To visualize the structures of the lungs and identify abnormalities like tumors or infections.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To identify the presence of pathogenic microorganisms in the respiratory tract.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Oxygenation and ventilation status.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To evaluate the functional capacity of the lungs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It may indicate the presence of pulmonary hypertension or other cardiopulmonary conditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To visualize the airways and collect samples for diagnostic purposes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>These specimens help identify the specific pathogen causing the infection, guiding appropriate treatment with targeted antibiotics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>ABG analysis provides information on oxygenation, ventilation, and acid-base balance, helping assess the effectiveness of gas exchange in the lungs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pulmonary function tests measure lung capacity, airflow, and gas exchange efficiency to evaluate conditions like asthma, COPD, and restrictive lung diseases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>X-rays provide detailed images of lung structures, while lung scans use radioactive tracers to detect blood flow and ventilation, aiding in diagnosing conditions like pulmonary embolism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bronchoscopy allows direct visualization of the airways using a flexible scope, enabling biopsies, foreign body removal, and assessment of abnormalities like tumors or inflammation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pursed-lip breathing helps alleviate dyspnea (shortness of breath). The client inhales normally through the nose, then exhales slowly through pursed lips as if whistling, tightening abdominal muscles to assist exhalation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An incentive spirometer helps promote deep breathing and lung expansion. Steps: 1) Hold spirometer upright, 2) Inhale slowly and deeply, 3) Exhale normally, keeping the incentive volume indicator aloft as long as possible.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bronchodilators like sympathomimetics and xanthines reduce bronchospasm and open constricted airways, facilitating ventilation. The preferred route is inhalation to avoid systemic side effects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pulmonary function tests, arterial blood gases, chest x-rays/CT scans, and bronchoscopy are used. Examples: spirometry measures lung volumes/capacities, ABGs assess oxygenation/ventilation, chest imaging detects lung abnormalities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Anti-inflammatories decrease airway edema and inflammation, allowing better air exchange. They can be given orally, intravenously, or by inhaler.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Skin and mucous membrane color, breathing patterns, chest movements, chest wall configuration, lung sounds, presence of clinical signs of hypoxemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To identify the presence of pathogens and determine the appropriate course of treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By measuring the partial pressure of oxygen and carbon dioxide, as well as pH and bicarbonate levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To visualize the lungs and detect abnormalities such as infections, tumors, or structural issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To visualize the airways, obtain tissue samples, and remove foreign bodies or secretions</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A sputum culture is crucial for identifying infectious organisms causing respiratory conditions like pneumonia. The proper technique involves having the patient rinse their mouth, take deep breaths, and cough deeply to produce a lower respiratory sample from the lungs rather than saliva.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>ABG measures pH, partial pressures of oxygen (PaO2) and carbon dioxide (PaCO2), and bicarbonate levels. These values assess oxygenation, ventilation, and acid-base balance related to lung function.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>PFTs like spirometry measure lung volumes and airflow rates to assess ventilatory capacity. The test involves forcefully exhaling into a device that measures the volume and flow of exhaled air, helping diagnose conditions like asthma or COPD.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Chest X-rays provide images of the lungs and surrounding structures, helping identify abnormalities like pneumonia, tumors, or pleural effusions. CT scans offer more detailed, cross-sectional views useful for detecting and monitoring lung diseases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A bronchoscopy involves inserting a flexible tube with a camera into the airways. It allows direct visualization of the bronchi and lungs, collection of samples like tissue biopsies or fluid, and sometimes therapeutic interventions like removing obstructions.</p> Signup and view all the answers