NSG 308 Exam 6 (Complete And Verified Study material) (16pages) LEARNEXAMS

1. What is atelecstasis?: Answer chronic/acute sudden closure or gradual closure or col- lapse of the alveoli. 2. Vague signs and chronic signs of atelecstasis: Answer vague:tachycardic, tachypnea, pain from lungs chronic: high fever, warm skin, inflammation 3. First line interventionsfor atelectasis: Answer - helping them move around (ambulating more/staying mobile decreases respiratory depression) - incentive spirometer - managing secretions (coughing/suctioning/chest physiotherapy) 4. Second line interventions for atelectasis: Answer - intubation - mechanical ventilation 5. Risk Factors ofTuberculosis: Answer - those that live in close proximity to others/crowded environments; prison, homeless shelter - travelers to high-risk contaminated areas - area where there is no advanced medical sciences/lack of vaccines - those that work with TB patients comorbities, substance abuse, immunocompromised, institutionalization