Mechanism Indications of Incentive Spirometry Contraindications of Incentive Spirometry Patient preparation for Incentive Spirometry Procedure To withhold or not to withhold patient’s medication. Conclusion Deep breathing is vital for general wellbeing. After abdominal surgery‚ the breathing pattern can change and result in various pulmonary complications. Incentive spirometry is beneficial for patients affected in this way as it promotes deep breaths‚ which will aid their recovery. Nurses play an
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conditions does air tend to flow out of the lungs? Explain why this is so. ↓ thoracic volume‚ ↑ pressure. Gases move in the direction that tends to equalize pressure inside and outside the “container.” 3. Activation of the diaphragm and the external intercostal muscles begins the inspiratory process. What effect does contraction of these muscles have on thoracic volume‚ and how is this accomplished? ↑ thoracic volume. The diaphragm moves inferiorly‚ increasing the superior/inferior dimension; the ribs
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- Kyphoscoliosis - Marfan’s syndrome-move position of heart-move apex beat 3. Deformities: interfere pulmonary function – pulmonary hypertension 4. Apex beat : Normal position – 5th left intercostal space‚ 1cm medial midclavicular line B) Palpitation: 1. Apex beat: - palpable apex beat above anatomical apex - palpable in 40% normal individuals - Character – normal – lift palpating finger
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Cardiovascular Assessment Steps 1. Wash your hands‚ introduce yourself to the patient and clarify their identity. Explain what you would like to do and obtain consent. A chaperone should be offered for this examination Introduce yourself to the patient 2. For this examination the patient should be on the bed with their trunk at 45degrees‚ they should be exposed from the waist up. 3. Begin by observing the patient from the end of the bed. You should note whether the patient looks comfortable
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Chapter 2: Stress: The Constant Challenge DEFINITIONS stress response The physiological changes associated with stress. stress The collective physiological and emotional responses to any stimulus that disturbs an individual’s homeostasis. autonomic nervous system The branch of the peripheral nervous system that‚ largely without conscious thought‚ controls basic body processes; consists of the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions. parasympathetic division A division of the autonomic
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EKG Measurement and Interpretation at Rest and During Exercise Jonathan Murdock March 5‚ 2013 March 19‚ 2013 (KIN 375) Purpose: In the United States‚ people suffer from heart problems every day. According to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)‚ every year about 935‚000 people in the United States suffer from a heart attack and about 600‚000 die from heart problems. Electrocardiograms (EKG or ECG) provide important information concerning the electrical activity
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The trachea is commonly called the wind pipe. This pipe provides a tube that carries air to the bronchi and lungs. The trachea stays open with a number of cartilage rings that are intermittent segments down the entire length of the pipe. These rings give support and shape to the trachea which always stays open. The esophagus sits behind the trachea‚ is smaller and more flexible. The esophagus is a muscular tube that is covered by skeletal muscle on the upper third of the esophagus and smooth muscle
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the navel. The six unipolar chest leads must be place in the following positions: V1 in the fourth intercostal space at the right sternal margin‚ V2 in the fourth space at the left sternal margin‚ V3 at the midpoint between V2 and V4‚ V4 at the 5th intercostal space at the left anterior axillary line‚ V5 in the 5th intercostal space at the left anterior axillary line‚ and V6 in the 5th intercostal space at the left mid-axillary line. Once the subject is properly connected to the ECG‚ the ECG will
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Head to Toe Assessment in 5 Minutes (Well‚ maybe a little longer than that) Table of Contents Outline: I. HEAD TO TOE ASSESSMENT IN 5 MINUTES or MORE II. ASSESSMENT BY BODY SYSTEMS III. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE CLIENT WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IV. VITAL SIGNS - TEMPERATURE‚ PULSE‚ RESPIRATION‚ BLOOD PRESSURE V. NEUROLOGICAL ASSESSMENT VI. HEART ASSESSMENT VII. AUSCULTATION OF BREATH SOUNDS VIII. MENTAL STATUS EXAM IX. SHORT PORTABLE MENTAL STATUS QUESTIONNAIRE (SPMSQ) X. HEAD
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English IV 28 January 2014 Choir: More than a fun activity. Its first period and I’m not quite awake yet. It’s too early for conversation and too early to think. As my classroom fills up all the girls greet me because we all know each other in this class. We’ve become like a little family of crazy giggling girls‚ and I’m like the Soprano I section leader here in the Women’s Honor Choir as well as the only senior. The bell rings and we get to singing‚ and something magical happens- well
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