NURS495 Study Guide - Final Guide: Mantoux Test, Pharyngeal Reflex, Perspiration
13 Jan 2017
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X-ray of the respiratory tree after coating the airways with contrast. Rarely performed now due to ct and bronchoscopy. To remove fluids from the space between the lungs and the chest wall called the pleural space. A battery-operated portable device that measures and records your heart"s activity (ecg) continuously for 24-48 hours or longer depending on the type of monitoring used. Ultrasound to assess cardiac structure and mobility uses soundwaves to create pictures of the heart"s chambers, valves, walls and blood vessels. Checks for problems with the electrical activity of the heart and translates its activity as line tracings on paper. For hiv positive cients, in duration of 5mm is considered positive. Check for allergies to seafood or iodine or anesthesia. Npo until gag reflex return to prevent aspiration. Position upright leaning on over bed table. Avoid cough during insertion to prevent pleural perforation. Turn to unaffected side after the procedure to prevent leakage of fluid in the thoracic cavity.
