The continuous administration of mist, or aerosolized water, for ...

[mcmcdaniel]

The continuous administration of mist, or aerosolized water, for the treatment of inflammatory conditions of the airways is a common practice that functions in which manner?
 
  a. Has no proven benefit
  b. Decreases the viscosity of mucus
  c. Decreases bronchoconstriction
  d. Reduces the inflammation of the lower airways

Question 2

Arterial blood gases have just been drawn on a child. What should the nurse do next?
 
  a. Take the sample to the laboratory immediately.
  b. Pack the sample in ice and take it to the laboratory immediately.
  c. Place the sample in a brown bag until it can be taken to laboratory.
  d. Refrigerate the sample until it can be taken to the laboratory.

[xthemafja]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Aerosol therapy or mist therapy with water is not a treatment of choice for inflammatory airway conditions. Some questionable benefit may occur in mild viral croup. The parent and child may experience a reduction in anxiety in a cool, humid environment. Upper airway secretions may be moistened; however, inhaled mist does not affect the viscosity of mucus. Humidity may worsen bronchospasm. Aerosolized medications are able to reduce inflammation of the lower airways, but water does not have this effect.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Arterial blood gases require careful handling for accurate results. Immediately after obtaining the specimen, the nurse packs it in ice to reduce cellular metabolism and takes it to the laboratory.

[mcmcdaniel]

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[bblaney]

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