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Review Topics for Module 3: Respiratory System Anatomy & Physiology

  1. How does pulse oximetry work? How do you know if the reading is accurate?

The pulse oximeter uses a cold light source that shines a light through the fingertip, making the tip appear to be red.

  1. Understand how to assess oxygenation and when to use oxygen interventions
  2. What factors put a patient at high risk for respiratory infection?
  3. Be able to describe the following words describing breath sounds and/or know what problems they indicate and/or lung anatomy they correspond to:
    1. Adventitious
    2. Stridor
    3. Crackles
    4. Wheezes
    5. Rales
    6. Bronchial
    7. Bronchial vesicular
    8. Vesicular
  4. Respiratory Anatomy & Physiology
    1. Diaphragm
    2. Intercostal muscles
    3. Lungs
    4. Trachea
    5. Alveoli
    6. Surfactant
    7. Larynx
    8. Epiglottis
    9. Bronchi
    10. Bronchioles
  5. Memorize the names of different breathing patterns:
    1. Tachypnea
    2. Bradypnea
    3. Eupnea
    4. Apneustic
    5. Kussmaul’s respirations
    6. Cheyne-Stokes respirations
    7. Biot’s respirations
    8. Apnea
  6. Describe the following respiratory disorders and explain the differences between them (basic information about causes, risk factors, s/sx, nursing interventions, and treatment):
    1. Respiratory infection/pneumonia
    2. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
    3. Asthma
  7. Understand the basics about medications commonly used for respiratory problems:
    1. Albuterol
    2. Ipratropium
    3. Prednisone (or other steroid medications)

 

 

General Test Preparation:

  1. Be ready to do some dosage calculations…
  2. How will you prioritize care between multiple patients with respiratory and/or urinary/renal problems?
  3. What should you consider when delegating care to nursing assistants?

Respiratory System Anatomy & Physiology

Review Topics for Module 3: Respiratory System Anatomy & Physiology

  1. How does pulse oximetry work? How do you know if the reading is accurate?

The pulse oximeter uses a cold light source that shines a light through the fingertip, making the tip appear to be red.

  1. Understand how to assess oxygenation and when to use oxygen interventions
  2. What factors put a patient at high risk for respiratory infection?
  3. Be able to describe the following words describing breath sounds and/or know what problems they indicate and/or lung anatomy they correspond to:
    1. Adventitious
    2. Stridor
    3. Crackles
    4. Wheezes
    5. Rales
    6. Bronchial
    7. Bronchial vesicular
    8. Vesicular
  4. Respiratory Anatomy & Physiology
    1. Diaphragm
    2. Intercostal muscles
    3. Lungs
    4. Trachea
    5. Alveoli
    6. Surfactant
    7. Larynx
    8. Epiglottis
    9. Bronchi
    10. Bronchioles
  5. Memorize the names of different breathing patterns:
    1. Tachypnea
    2. Bradypnea
    3. Eupnea
    4. Apneustic
    5. Kussmaul’s respirations
    6. Cheyne-Stokes respirations
    7. Biot’s respirations
    8. Apnea
  6. Describe the following respiratory disorders and explain the differences between them (basic information about causes, risk factors, s/sx, nursing interventions, and treatment):
    1. Respiratory infection/pneumonia
    2. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
    3. Asthma
  7. Understand the basics about medications commonly used for respiratory problems:
    1. Albuterol
    2. Ipratropium
    3. Prednisone (or other steroid medications)

 

 

General Test Preparation:

  1. Be ready to do some dosage calculations…
  2. How will you prioritize care between multiple patients with respiratory and/or urinary/renal problems?
  3. What should you consider when delegating care to nursing assistants?
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