Multiple Choice
When auscultating the lungs, which of the following assessments would a nurse typically make?
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22. The Respiratory System
Introduction to Lung Physiology
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Which respiratory therapy involves breathing pure oxygen in a special pressurized chamber?
A
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)
B
Inhaled corticosteroid therapy
C
Nebulizer treatment
D
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
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Begin by understanding the concept of hyperbaric oxygen therapy. It is a medical treatment that involves breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber.
Recognize the purpose of hyperbaric oxygen therapy. It is used to increase the amount of oxygen in the blood, which can help heal tissues and fight infections.
Identify the conditions that hyperbaric oxygen therapy can treat, such as decompression sickness, carbon monoxide poisoning, and certain types of wounds.
Differentiate hyperbaric oxygen therapy from other respiratory therapies like CPAP, inhaled corticosteroid therapy, and nebulizer treatment, which do not involve pressurized chambers or pure oxygen.
Understand the mechanism of hyperbaric oxygen therapy: the increased pressure allows more oxygen to dissolve in the blood, enhancing oxygen delivery to tissues.
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