Chapter 22 Study Guide!
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A normal blood oxygen level is usually between
Blood oxygen levels
A pulse oximeter measures
Postoperative
After surgery care
sedative
An agent or drug the helps calm and soothe a person and may cause sleep
Regional Anesthesia
An epidural is an example of what type of anesthesia
Artificial Airway
Any plastic, metal, rubber, device inserted into the respiratory tract to maintain or promote breathing
General Anesthesia
Inhaled or injected directly into a vein and affects the brain and the entire body
Intubation
Involves the passage of a plastic tube through the mouth, nose, or an opening in the neck and into the trachea
Anesthesia
Involves the use of medication to block pain during surgery and other medical procedures
Local Anesthesia
Is injected directly into the surgical site or area and is used for minor surgical procedures
Returning from surgery
Pulse oximetry is commonly used for people who are
Emergency
Surgery that is unexpected and unscheduled and must be performed immediately to save a life or limb
Tracheostomy
Surgical opening through the neck into the trachea
Below
The drainage system must be kept _____ the level of the residents chest
Airtight
The drainage system on a chest tube must be
Finger
The pulse oximeter sensor is usually clipped on a person's
Elective, urgent, and emergency
The three types of surgeries
Elective
Type of surgery that is chosen by the patient and is planned in advanced
Telemetry
Used to measure the heart rhythm and rate on a continuous basis
Mechanical Ventilation
Using a machine to inflate and deflate the lungs
Light
What does a pulse oximeter use to measure blood oxygen levels?
Telemetry can cause swelling, sores, redness, irritation, or broken skin
What is it important to report the skin when the resident is using telemetry unit?
The alarm sounds
What should be reported to the nurse regarding a pulse oximeter?
Air, blood, or other fluids
What types of fluids are drained by chest tubes?
Urgent
Which type of surgery must be performed for health reasons but not an emergency?
Trauma
Chest tubes may be required for
Preoperative
Before surgery care. Includes both physical and psychological preparation
sterile
Chest tubes are inserted during a _____ procedure
Pleural Cavity
Chest tubes drain air, blood, and fluid from the
