Scenario 2: You are a newly employed home care therapist and are visiting Mr. Pickwick for the first time. While checking his BiPAP setup, you observe that 2 Lpm of oxygen from an oxygen concentrator is being titrated directly into the mask. How would you determine the Fio2 being delivered? Explain your answer.

You are a nurse admitting a patient to the hospital from the emergency department (ED) with shortness of breath and recent weight loss. After receiving a report from the ED nurse, you ready the patient's room according to unit specifications and collect the necessary equipment and forms. When the patient arrives, she is using oxygen via a nasal cannula and seems to be comfortable.As you begin your admission activities and paperwork, you note that her shortness of breath slightly increases as she answers your questions. Accompanying the patient is her daughter, who comments, "This is the fourth time she's been admitted to this hospital in the past year." The patient and her daughter demonstrate a close, loving relationship. The daughter not only encourages her mother, but also sets boundaries regarding her mother's anxiety.a. How would you evaluate the patient's achievement of cognitive, affective, and physiologic outcomes?b. Describe factors that could derail the attainment of expected…

Derrick is a 72-year-old man who is attending a hospital emergency department with increased shortness of breath. This is due to an acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Assessment on arrival at hospital: Respiratory rate = 32 breaths per minute Oxygen saturation level = 89% on 2 litres Oxygen via nasal specs Symptoms began approximately two days ago and have progressively worsened Appears to be tearful and anxious about being in hospital and his shortness of breath, but does not appear able to express his feelings on this Derrick tells a nurse that he has recently been told that he has 12 months left of his life Previous Medical History: COPD, Hypertension, Anxiety [No known drug allergies], Derrick was diagnosed with COPD ten years ago Derrick’s COPD has recently been classified at Stage 4 and he has 2 litres of Oxygen therapy at home Derrick is an ex-smoker. He was smoking up to 30 cigarettes a day but quit five years ago Derrick is experiencing more…

How can you relate the Concept of Gas Exchange to future professional clinical practice? Explain in ~ 150 words.

QUESTION 1 A nurse is caring for a child who is receiving oxygen therapy. Which of the following findings indicates oxygen toxicity?  Hyperventilation Decreased PaCO2 Increased blood pressure Unconsciousness   QUESTION 2  A 7-year-old boy is being discharged from having a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy and is being discharged home with his mother. Home care instructions should include which of the following? Please select all that apply Encourage the child to cough every 4 to 5 hours to prevent pneumonia  Observe the child for continuous swallowing  Administer an analgesic such as acetaminophen for pain Observe the child for restlessness or difficulty breathing  Encourage the child to take spin of cool, clear liquids QUESTION 3 Parents brought a 6-month old infant into a well-child clinic for complaints of vomiting and failure to grow. His birth weight was 7Ibs, and now he weighs 8Ibs, 6oz. The infant's mother reports that he is taking 4-8 oz every 4-5 hours, but he “spits up a…

Please answer this question. Discuss the importance of exercise testing in pulmonary Rehab.

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

You are providing care to a 14 year old male teenager that was informed by the doctor of having restrictive pulmonary disease. A pulmonary function test was performed and also a TB test was done to evaluate his loss of in respiratory function and it was determined that he had reduced lung expansion. The child asks you several questions because he wants to learn much more about the ventilation process of his respiratory system. He asked the following questions because he noticed that you are a knowledgeable nurse.   The boy was told by the doctor that the reason he felt always felt tired was because he had to use more energy to breathe. Why did he need more energy to breathe? What are the possible causes of this problem?