Reference no: EM133364455
Questions: What education does the client need for proper inhaler use? Include specifics about different classifications of medications?
Which medications increase the risk of thrush and how is it prevented?
Review the Asthma and COPD links? What is the same and what is different between the two? Why do you think these are differen
Incentive Spirometer:
What does an incentive spirometer do?
How does it work to prevent complications?
How do you determine the goal for each client?
How do you educate a client on the use of the incentive spirometer?
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Flutter device
How does a flutter device work?
What is the purpose of a flutter device?
What education does the client need for proper use of the flutter device?
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Peak Flow Meter:
Why is a peak flow meter used?
What is meant by green zone, yellow zone, and red zone in relation to asthma?
What education does the client need to successfully use a peak flow meter?
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Arterial Blood Gases:
What are normal blood gas values?
What changes for someone in respiratory alkalosis? Provide examples of conditions this may be present.
What changes for someone in respiratory acidosis? Provide examples of conditions this may be present.
What changes for someone in metabolic alkalosis? Provide examples of conditions this may be present.
What changes for someone in metabolic acidosis? Provide examples of conditions this may be present.
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Oral airway insertion:
When and why is an oral airway used?
What risks are present when inserting an oral airway?
What is the proper technique for inserting an oral airway?
What education do you provide the family when using an oral airway?