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Purpose of sputum collection
When is used?
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Definition
To determine causes of disease, define bacteria
To see whether malignant cells are present
Before and after treatment |
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| Should a sputum culture be gathered before or after initiation of antibiotic therapy? |
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Definition
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| List patient teaching that relates to sputum collection |
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Definition
Cough: deep with production
Can have respiratory therapy come and help pt
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| Is 'spit' a viable sputum culture able to be sent to lab? |
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What is the purpose of a bronchoscopy?
How is it performed? |
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Definition
to do resp/pulmonary assessment
scope goes through nose or mouth, traschea, and into the lungs to make the diagnosis |
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| Prior to a bronchoscopy procedure, what are some patient considerations? |
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Definition
fasting
informed consent
recent CXR |
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| What medications are included with a bronchoscopy? |
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Definition
done under conscious sedation
local anesthesia sprays used to decrease irritation
atropine is used to dry secretions |
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