Respiratory therapists do a variety of tasks. They “interview patients, perform limited physical examinations, and conduct diagnostic tests” (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2009). RTs can evaluate a patient’s lung capacity by having them breathe into an instrument that measures the volume and flow of oxygen during respiration. They can also analyze oxygen, carbon dioxide, and blood pH levels by testing an arterial blood sample. “To treat patients, respiratory therapists use oxygen or oxygen mixtures, chest physiotherapy, and aerosol medications” (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2009).
The discoloration is measured in percent transmittance of light over 30minutes at 5 minute intervals. The change in dye color is the associated with cellular respiration activity, and will be used to record the cellular respiration rate in mitochondria isolated from pulverized lima beans (Phaseolus lunatus) and subsequent effects of different substrate concentration, pH, and metabolic inhibitors . If the difference of light percent transmission produced by (DPIP) can be recorded over time associated with the cellular respiration rate then the rate of cellular respiration of mitochondrion in varying substrate concentrations, pH , and metabolic inhibitor solutions can be tested. The results from these experiments can be generalized and applied to other organisms with similar reactions to such substances. Materials and Methods The procedures employed in this laboratory are described in Cell Physiology and Metabolism Lab
CBC- may show elevated WBC count * 4. Test after the acute stage- Exercise tolerance test, thallium scans, cardiac catheterization Nursing Interventions 1. Provide Oxygen at 2 lpm, Semi-fowler’s 2. Administer medications * Morphine to relieve pain * nitrates, thrombolytics, aspirin and anticoagulants * Stool softener and hypolipidemics 3. Minimize patient anxiety * Provide information as to procedures and drug therapy 4.
The pressure is measured by using a sphygmomanometer. This is an inflatable cuff that is placed around the arm, with the use of a stethoscope, and a pressure- measuring gauge that is attached to the sphygmomanometer. In order to make an accurate diagnosis of hypertension several visits to a physician to have it checked are required to make a determination of hypertension. The reason for this is because a patient’s blood pressure can vary depending on a number of factors including the time of days it’s taken, smoking and drinking coffee prior to measuring pressure can increase blood pressure, or just the simple stress of being at the doctors can make your blood pressure be elevated ("High blood pressure (hypertension) Tests and diagnosis - Mayo Clinic," 2015). The blood pressure should
4. Blood cultures, antibiotics, and rapid IV infusion IV fluids with MVI, thiamine, monitoring for signs of withdrawal, antipyretics When intracellular demand for oxygen exceeds the supply in the septic patient, the RN would expect to find: 1. 2. 3. 4.
The Quality Indicators (QIs) developed and maintained by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) are one response to the need for multidimensional, accessible quality measures that can be used to gage performance in health care. The QIs are evidence based and can be used to identify variations in the quality of care provided on both an inpatient and outpatient basis. These measures are currently organized into four modules: the Prevention Quality Indicators (PQIs), the Inpatient Quality Indicators (IQIs), the Patient Safety Indicators (PSIs), and the Pediatric Quality Indicators (PDIs). Prevention Quality Indicators (PQIs)- The AHRQ PQIs are one set of quality measures that can be used to identify potential problems and ascertain disparities across regions, communities, and providers. They mainly focuses on preventive care services—outpatient services that assist individuals with either staying healthy or managing chronic illness.
* Assess patient’s pain level and administers appropriate pain relief measures. * Maintains patient’s safety(airway, circulation, prevention of injury) * Administer medication, fluid and blood component therapy, if prescribed. * Assess patient’s readiness for transfer to in hospital unit or for discharge home based on institutional policy. 2. Identify priority nursing care to prevent potential complications following this type of surgery.
Unit 4222-616 Administer medication to individuals and monitor the effects Outcome 1 1) Identify current legislation, guidelines policies and protocols relevant to the administration of medication. Legislations, policies and protocols that are relevant to the administration of medication include the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, COSHH, the Medicines Act, the Misuse of Drugs Act, the Health and Social Care Act. Outcome 2 1) Describe common types of medication including their effects and potential side effects. Aspirin - relieves minor aches and pains. Reduces fever and is an anti inflammatory.
Methotrexate, Chemo Therapy Medication Annmarie Wallace Monroe College Professor, Morris 9/28/2012 In this research paper, I will be talking about a medicine named Methotrexate. Methotrexate has been used in the United States since 1953; it has been approved by the FDA to treat certain types of cancers. Since then, Medical researchers have discovered other important uses for this drug. Some of the important uses are Rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, and termination of pregnancy. This medicine works by making the immune system less active and suppressing the blood cells that cause inflammation.
Certain types of asthma medicines, including inhaled corticosteroids, or short-acting or long-acting bronchodilators, can be given by a nebulizer machine. The advantages of using a nebulizer for inhaled medications are numerous and include the following: All medications prescribed can be given using the same device. There are several attachments available to the patient to ensure proper administration of medication such as mouth pieces for adults and pediatric patients. The nebulizer was formally confined to a clinical setting but the advent of the portable nebulizer made it possible for patients to receive breathing treatments in their homes. Some nebulizers (ultrasonic handheld) are capable of producing particles from 1 to 5 microns, which is considered the therapeutic range meaning that the particle sizes are small enough to get to the desired areas within the lungs.