You are called to the recovery room to administer 40% oxygen to a patient with a laryngeal airway in place. a) Describe the equipment setup you would employ, including all connectors and adapters needed. b) After insertion of the pharyngeal airway, what should you monitor? c) the patient has regained consciousness and the laryngeal airway has been removed. What should you do with the device at this time?

The nurse is teaching a patient about the inhaler Advair (salmeterol/fluticasone). Which statements by the patient indicate a correct understanding of this medication? Select all that apply.a) “I will rinse my mouth with water after each dose.”b) “I need to use this inhaler whenever I feel short of breath, but not less than 4 hours between doses.”c) “This medication is taken twice a day, every 12 hours.”d) “I can take this inhaler if I get short of breath while exercising.”e) “I will call my doctor if I notice white patches inside my mouth

What are the primary considerations for nursing care of a patient on mechanical ventilation?

Match each term in Column I with its function or description in Column II. COLUMN I COLUMN II 1. respiratory control a. inspiratory reserve volume b. amount of air that moves in and out with each breath 2. oxidation c. elular respiration 3. vagus nerve 4. breathing 5. tachypnea 6. diaphragm 7. intercostal muscles 8. tidal volume 9. residual volume 10. pressure in the pleural space j. abnormal rapid shallow breathing d. located in the medulla e. ventilation f. difficult or labored breathing g. becomes flattened and moves downward during inhalation h. air that cannot be forcibly removed i. less than atmospheric pressure k muscles between the ribs that contract during inhalation 1. inhibits inspiration and stimulates expiration

The patient asked the difference between the two inhalers. How will you explain it to her?