Ch 14: Understanding Oxygenation in Nursing
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Understanding Oxygenation in Nursing - Chapter Summary and Learning Objectives
Assisting in the treatment and recovery of patients requires that nurses aid in the oxygenation process. This chapter defines all the aspects of oxygenation and looks at how it works. The lessons detail specific factors, techniques and tools of this respiratory process. Take a short quiz following each lesson to test your knowledge of the subject matter and feel free to contact a knowledgeable instructor with any questions. These lessons cover such specifics as:
- Examination of a nursing case study
- Some disturbances of respiration
- Good oxygenation techniques
- What influences oxygenation
| Video | Objective |
|---|---|
| The Anatomy, Physiology & Functions of the Respiratory System | Get the facts about the respiratory system. |
| Common Respiratory Disturbances | Discover various disturbances of the respiratory system. |
| Factors the Influence Oxygenation | Learn about different factors affecting oxygenation. |
| Techniques Used to Promote Oxygenation | Explore techniques that positively affect oxygenation. |
| Nursing Case Study: Oxygenation | Examine an actual case study relating to oxygenation and nursing. |
1. Common Respiratory Disturbances
The respiratory system is susceptible to several ailments that can make breathing difficult. Learn the definition, causes, and treatments of four common respiratory disturbances: dyspnea, tachypnea, orthopnea, and hypoxia.
2. Techniques Used to Promote Oxygenation
Oxygenation is not always sustained by a patient alone, but there are techniques employed to maintain oxygenation in patients. Learn this process through different sources of oxygenation, incentive spirometry, and chest physiotherapy.
3. Nursing Case Study: Oxygenation
Nursing involves maintaining proper oxygenation in patients in several ways. Follow the case study of a nurse attending to the history, signs, and symptoms of a patient before implementing diagnosis and treatment plans with oxygenation considerations.
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- Communication & Interpersonal Relations in Nursing
- Nursing Safety
- Hygiene for Nurses
- Asepsis & Infection Control
- Medication Administration & Nursing
- Understanding the Body's Defenses in Nursing
- Understanding Rest & Sleep for Nurses
- Mobility & Immobility Issues in Nursing
- Understanding Pain & Pain Management for Nurses
- Understanding Nutrition for Nurses
- Fluid & Electrolyte Balance Concerns in Nursing
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